CBeebies’ smash-hit show for pre-schoolers, Go Jetters, has launched its very own YouTube page alongside brand new interactive features on its dedicated website.
Now available across South Africa, the brand new YouTube channel allows pre-schoolers and their carers to subscribe and watch all of their favourite Go Jetters characters whenever and wherever they like, with new videos added weekly.
Linked to an enhanced website, www.gojetters.com , pre-schoolers are encouraged in their learning of geography through a variety of interactive games, activity sheets, apps and video clips, following Xuli, Kyan, Lars, Foz and Ubercorn as they learn about the many fascinating man-made and natural landmarks in our world.
The new digital platform allows parents and children to join the Go Jetters squad in a safe environment and take part in their quests to save world’s most famous landmarks from the mischievous meddlings of their nemesis, Grandmaster Glitch. Interactive games include ‘Starring You’, where they can create their own Go Jetters video by adding photos of themselves; and ‘Global Glitch’ where they collect coins to bring out more Go Jetters and take a souvenir selfie.
BBC Worldwide Africa’s Head of Programming, Kully Kaur-Baines said, “The popularity of the CBeebies channel (DStv channel 306) and Go Jetters in South Africa and across the continent has made this a natural addition, expanding on the show and offering families the opportunity to access it wherever they go. Go Jetters aims to teach little ones about world geography and the natural wonders of the world in an entertaining way, and with the new website and apps available, they can learn even more.”
Go Jetters apps are also available for download on Apple and Android, where little ones can enjoy hours of fun with Go JettersColouring and Go Jetters: Fix that Glitch.
Go Jetters is a BBC Worldwide and CBeebies co-commission that follows the adventures of four plucky heroes, Xuli, Kyan, Lars and Foz, as they travel the world with their teacher, mentor and friend, Ubercorn, a funky disco-grooving unicorn. A comedy, action adventure for 4-6 year olds, Go Jetters combines music, cool gadgets and disco-dancing to introduce the audience to geography and culture. Filled with comedy, teamwork, awesome sights, and funky facts, each episode offers older pre-schoolers a fun-filled and action packed exploration of their their wider world.
www.bbcsouthafrica.com
@BBCSouthAfrica
About Go Jetters
Go Jetters has become a huge hit with boys and girls across the globe, with series one selling to over 90 territories and a second series of the animation is now in production. In the UK, Go Jetters was ranked number one for its pre-school launch on CBeebies in 2015 and has since received over 18.5 million requests on iPlayer and reached a cumulative audience of 10 million viewers on linear television. New episodes on CBeebies in February 2017 peaked with an impressive 630,500 viewers. Overseas, Go Jetters consistently ranks in top 5 children’s titles for ABC2 in Australia and is also a top performing brand for France 5 outperforming its slot average share by 7% (A4+) in first two weeks and rated number one for children 4 to 10. Ratings for the show in Canada have been particularly strong with the series jetting off to a very promising start on Treehouse with the show rating as number one for children 2 to11.
About BBC Worldwide
BBC Worldwide is a principal commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Its vision is to build the BBC’s brands, audiences, commercial returns and reputation across the world. This is achieved through investing in, commercialising and showcasing content from the BBC around the world, in a way that is consistent with BBC standards and values. The business also champions British creativity globally.
In 2016/17 BBC Worldwide generated headline profits of £157.3 and headline sales of £1,059.9m and returned £210.5m to the BBC.
For more detailed performance information please see our Annual Review webpage: bbcworldwide.com/annual-review/.
bbcworldwide.com
twitter.com/bbcwpress
