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Lu & the Bally Bunch
Overview
Navigating preschool life can be tricky! Lu the affectionate ladybird is used to getting her own way - but now, alongside her new classmates, she must learn what it means to be a good friend.
Status
Returning Series
Created By
Nicky Phelan, Jennie Stacey, Sarah Lonsdale
Network
CBeebies, Cartoonito, RTÉjr, TVNZ+
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
Fruit Caboose
Lu's upset when Declan takes a bite of her apple.
Bin Bug
Lu upsets the other bugs when she refuses to share the funnest role in a game.
Bug Hugs
Barnaby is in the mood for hugs, but not all his friends are.
Tower Tower Wow
Declan accidentally upsets Gus by not properly explaining the rules of a game.
Xylophone Blues
Lu feels discouraged when her xylophone playing doesn't get the reaction she'd hoped for.
Copy Copy Caterpillar
Lu gets frustrated when Gus won't join in her mimicking game.
What If I Can't
Lu is a good friend to Barnaby when he regrets not showing the class his backwards roly poly.
Home Toy
Lu gets upset when she loses Declan's special toy.
Elevator Play Date
Lu fails to realise that Biba is scared by a game they are playing together.
Wibble Blobs
Lu refuses a snack that turns out to be yummier than she'd imagined.
Down in the Grumps
Lu tries to cheer Declan up, but he doesn't want to be cheered up.
Counting Spaghetti
Lu and Barnaby have a disagreement during Art Time at Shell School.
Lu's New Shoes
Lu's upset when no-one seems to like her new shoes.
Droopy Patrick
Lu feels sad when her flowery friend begins to droop.
Horsefly Jumps
Lu struggles to understand Elodie's upset when she accidentally spoils her game
When's My Turn
Lu has trouble waiting for her turn to play with a toy.
A Twig's Tale
Lu accidentally breaks Barnaby's special twig and realises how much it means to him.
Play With Me
Biba gets frustrated when Lu abandons their cushion castle to play with baby Bo.
Proper Game
Gus demands Lu play by the rules.
My Friend Biba
Lu wants Biba to play only with her at Shell School today.
Vacuumasaurus
Lu can't understand why Gus is afraid of the vacuum cleaner.
The Box
Lu and Barnaby can't agree on how to play with a cardboard box.
Spotty Rocket
Gus gets upset when he can't finish his rocket the way he'd planned.
Good Bye Rain Boots
Lu has difficulty letting go of her favourite but now-too-small rain boots.
I Can Ctach
Lu isn't as good at catching as she thought she was.
That's My Favourite
Declan is frustrated when Lu has the same favourite thing as him.
Tidy Up
Biba gets upset when her clay star goes missing during tidy up time.
Find the Blueberries
Lu and Biba accidentally rig their treasure hunt game.
Green Eyed Brithday Monster
Biba gets a birthday present that Lu herself really wants.
But Why?
Declan learns there are some things we just don’t know the answer to - and that’s OK.
Cupcake Surprise
Lu gets upset when a surprise is spoiled.
A New Pet
Lu is excited to play with the new class pet, but he seems less keen.
Don't Want to Miss Out
Lu struggles to choose between three fun activities.
Penguin Please
Lu and Declan learn to navigate a stalemate.
Swing Me
Elodie learns the importance of keeping her promise.
The Long Goodbye
Lu learns that it's ok to miss people that you love.
Squeaky Squid
Lu feels like she gets a raw deal when she and Biba get new toys.
Mon Ami Celeri
Lu and Elodie fear they've broken a treasured toy.
Wiggling & Flapping
Elodie gets upset when Lu makes an incorrect assumption.
Bubble Trouble
Lu pops bubbles with ease but struggles to blow them.
Baby Barnaby
Barnaby plays the baby in a game of family.
Lu's Decision
Lu stays in the pool while her friends get out for drinks.
Rocky Day
The bugs decorate rocks.
Leaf Boats
Lu finds a special leaf for the autumn collage.
Bike Ride
Lu struggles to keep up with Biba on her new balance bike.
Roly Poly Disappearance
Lu takes the class pet home for the weekend.
Ask Me First
Barnaby gives away some shared treats without asking Lu.
When Bugs Cry
Dermot is upset when he misses a goal and struggles to express himself.
Long Long Line
Biba struggles to wait for her turn for a new trampoline.
The Chalk
The bugs get creative with new chalk until some of it runs out.
Elodie Wants to Decide
Lu has fun playing with Elodie's cousin and Elodie feels left out.
Swim Class
Declan struggles on his first visit to the pool.
Squeak Jumps
The bugs jump on a squeaky toy until it breaks.
Boat Trip
Lu goes on a boat trip and loses Tara.
Treasure Hunt
Lu struggles to find any treasure during a trip to the park.
Toy Hospital
Lu and Declan race their home toys and Declan is a bit careless.
Silly Soup
Barnaby gets upset when he can't contribute to Lu's silly soup.
Scary Tara
Lu gets scared when she meets a huge Tara at the library.
Home School Day
Lu wants Dad to play with her while he's working from home.
New Library Book
Lu has trouble finding a new book she enjoys as much as her last one.
Betty the Bookworm
Gus finds his own voice when a talking toy he likes loses its voice.
Costume Day
Lu is disappointed to see she's not the only Tara at Costume Day.
Barnaby's Choice
Barnaby doesn't like the pressure of choosing between Lu and Biba's games.
Uncle Lorcan
Lu gets jealous when Biba hits it off with Uncle Lorcan.
Baby Trouble
Lu gets irked when baby Lola chomps on Tara's tail.
Bright Beetle Lu
Lu struggles to do all the things she wants to do in her new costume.
Gotcha!
Declan upsets Lu and Barnaby when he doesn't play by the rules.
Sing Along
Lu upsets Barnaby when she co-opts his favorite song.
Big Laugh
Lu upsets Elodie when she laughs at an involuntary noise she makes.
Power Flower
Declan gets carried away when he's put in charge of an all-powerful flower.
Packing for France
Lu decides she is going to France with Elodie and gets packing.
Margo Mayfly
The bugs help a new bug to feel welcome in Shell School.
Grow Lines
Lu upsets Grace when she doesn't follow her instructions.
Baby Horsefly
Barnaby gets scared of the big horseflies and bonds with a baby one.
Elodie's Graduation
The bugs celebrate Elodie on her last day in Shell School.
Top Cast
Freya McLaughlin
Lu (voice)
Joy Tú Clarke
Biba (voice)
Alice Helenport
Elodie (voice)
Kolby McDonald
Gus (voice)
Aileen Mythen
Shella (voice)
Marcus Power
Declan (voice)
Leo Tobin
Barnaby (voice)
