Balamory series 5
| Balamory | |
|---|---|
| Series 5 | |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBeebies BBC iPlayer |
| Original release | 20 April – 1 May 2026 |
| Series chronology | |
The fifth series (also known on CBeebies and iPlayer as 2026 series one) of the live-action children's programme Balamory began airing in the United Kingdom on CBeebies on 20 April 2026.[1] This series sees the revival of the programme following a 21-year hiatus. On 7 April 2026, it was announced that the series would premiere on 20 April on CBeebies with all episodes being available on BBC iPlayer.[2]
Cast
Main characters
- Julie Wilson Nimmo as Miss Hoolie
- Andrew Agnew as PC Plum
- Kim Tserkezie as Penny Pocket
- Danielle Jam as Ava Potts
- Carl Spencer as Dr Ollie
Recurring characters
- Juliet Cadzow as Edie McCredie
- William Andrews as Harbourmaster
On 18 July 2025, the BBC officially announced that Julie Wilson Nimmo, Andrew Agnew, Kim Tserkezie and Juliet Cadzow would reprise their roles as Miss Hoolie, PC Plum, Penny Pocket and Edie McCredie, respectively. Three new cast members and their characters were also revealed; Danielle Jam as the scientist and inventor Ava Potts, William Andrews as the Harbourmaster, and Carl Spencer as local veterinarian Dr Ollie.[3]
Episodes
| No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "One Man Band" | Adrian Mead | Mark Robertson | 20 April 2026 | |
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PC Plum is determined to perform Great-Granny Plum's song at the Balamory ceilidh all by himself, but he soon realises it isn't easy being a one-man band. | |||||
| 2 | "Storytime" | Adrian Mead | Peter Hynes | 21 April 2026 | |
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When Dr Ollie discovers the Story Bus is delayed, he vows to save the day by inventing a new story to tell Miss Hoolie and the children. | |||||
| 3 | "Plant Panic" | Adrian Mead | Howard Read | 22 April 2026 | |
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With the harbour master away, Penny Pocket tends to his beloved pet plant, Colin. But Colin is in a sad and droopy state. | |||||
| 4 | "Solar Scramble" | Adrian Mead | Mark Robertson | 23 April 2026 | |
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Ava's solar gadgets malfunction, making her doubt her skills. But with PC Plum's encouragement, she realises that each invention needs a different-sized solar panel. | |||||
| 5 | "Volcano Mix-Up" | Adrian Mead | Simon A. Brown | 24 April 2026 | |
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PC Plum jumps to conclusions when he hears about an upcoming volcanic eruption. But little does he know, it's Ava's science project. | |||||
| 6 | "Mending Magic" | Adrian Mead | Stephen Buchanan | 27 April 2026 | |
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On Big Fix day, Ava's Good-As-New machine repairs everything - even things that don't need mending. | |||||
| 7 | "Balamorysaurus" | Adrian Mead | Emma Lennox | 28 April 2026 | |
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Penny brings a dinosaur fossil to the nursery, but mysterious footprints have her wondering if there's a real dino on the island. | |||||
| 8 | "Box Bot" | Adrian Mead | Eubha Akilade | 29 April 2026 | |
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PC Plum uses Ava's doubling machine by mistake, doubling all his recycling. But with Dr Ollie's help, it becomes Cyclo the Recycling Robot. | |||||
| 9 | "Mystery Wizard" | Adrian Mead | Chris Grady | 30 April 2026 | |
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Dr Ollie forgets who he asked to play the wizard in his play with Ava's memory-jogging machine helping him recall. | |||||
| 10 | "Holiday Help" | Adrian Mead | Emma Lennox | 1 May 2026 | |
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Miss Hoolie is planning a cycling holiday around Balamory, but her old bike needs attention. Ava offers to fix it, but a few small repairs turn into a much bigger challenge. | |||||
References
- ↑ "Balamory (TV Series 2002–2026) - Episode list - Season 5 - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
- ↑ "Balamory first-look reveals new and returning cast members after 21 years". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Beloved Balamory stars to return to iconic children's series". BBC Media Centre. 18 July 2025.