MIAM! distribution announces the acquisition of Tweedy & Fluff (40×5’), the heartwarming preschool stop-frame animation series created by children’s author Corrinne Averiss and produced by Second Home Studios and Stitchy Feet. for Channel 5’s Milkshake! in the UK (group Paramount) with the support of the BFI’s Young Audiences Content Fund.
The series has already captivated audiences across various regions, airing on HRT in Croatia, YLE in Finland, SVT in Sweden, and in the UK/IE on BBC Alba, S4C, TG4 (Ireland), and Milkshake!, where it premiered in October 2023. On Milkshake!, the series has consistently ranked as the #1 program in its time slot across all channels since its debut and remains among the Top 10 ‘Most Popular’ shows viewed on My5/Milkshake!
Louise Bucknole, General Manager Kids & Family at Milkshake! (Channel 5/Paramount), shared:
We are so proud to offer the beautiful and unique TWEEDY & FLUFF to our Milkshake! viewers. This series reflects the genuine charm and innocence of the audience it was intended for and celebrates love and kindness in its storylines, all wrapped in a package of rich characterisation and handcrafted stop frame animation. It’s an endearing and relatable comfort watch for little and big viewers alike, helping preschoolers to understand their emotions, caring for others and discovering the world around them.
Tweedy & Fluff tells the story of Tweedy, a little toy made from tweed cloth, living in a weaver’s cottage, and Fluff, a four-legged ball of woolly fuzz who becomes his beloved pet. The show’s charm lies in its handcrafted stop-frame animation, observational storytelling, and gentle pace, offering a heartfelt exploration of themes such as mindfulness, empathy, and sustainability.
Corrinne Averiss, Creator, Writer, and Showrunner, expressed:
Tweedy & Fluff is a love letter to the handcrafted, to the small joys of a slower pace, and to the extraordinary emotional lives of young children. This series invites its audience to nurture, laugh, and connect, offering both comfort and curiosity in every frame.
The series has won industry recognition and praise, including multiple awards from the Royal Television Society Midlands in 2024 and a nomination for Best Children’s in the esteemed British Animation Awards (2024) and the upcoming Broadcast Awards (2025).
Hanna Mouchez, CEO at MIAM! distribution added:
The heart of Tweedy & Fluff lies in its comforting, tactile world, a safe space for preschoolers to experience their first series. It’s designed for co-viewing, nurturing shared moments and hands-on activities between children and parents. The series’ themes of care and creativity resonate deeply to us at MIAM! so we’re delighted to bring Tweedy & Fluff to new markets around the world.
