Bluey's longest ever episode The Sign comes to CBeebies and BBC iPlayer this Easter
Catch the premiere of The Sign on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer on 18 April (Good Friday)
Plus all-new to CBeebies episodes of Bluey from Series 3 land from April
Written by Bluey creator and writer Joe Brumm, directed by Richard Jeffery, and produced by Ludo Studio, The Sign is full of life-changing and relatable moments, taking fans on an emotional rollercoaster. It has also won a Kidscreen Award in 2025 for Best One-Off, Special or TV Movie in Preschool Programming.
In the extended episode, the Heeler family home is up for sale and Bluey's unhappy. But Bluey's comforted when Calypso tells her a proverb about a farmer who trusts everything will turn out the way it's meant to be. The next day, the Heeler home is prepping for Frisky's wedding, but when it's revealed Rad is planning a move out west after the wedding, Frisky runs away. Now Bluey has to experience her own farmer's proverb.
The Sign is jammed-packed with voice talent, including Dave McCormack and Melanie Zanetti as the voices of Dad (Bandit) and Mum (Chilli). Also returning are: Patrick Brammall as the voice of Uncle Rad; alongside Megan Washington as Calypso; Claudia O'Doherty as Frisky; Myf Warhurst as Trixie; and Rose Byrne as Brandy. Making their Bluey voice debut, this special episode also introduces Rove McManus, Deborah Mailman, Brendan Williams and Joel Edgerton.
BBC Children's and Education, Senior Head of Commissioning for CBeebies, Kate Morton, says: 'We know how much little ones and their families all over the world love Bluey, and it's important to us that everyone across the UK has the chance to watch this global sensation. That's why we're so proud that CBeebies is the UK home for Bluey. The extended episode has already garnered so much positive acclaim and it's the perfect Easter treat for families to watch together over Easter weekend maybe even with a chocolate egg or two.'
In addition to the free-to-air debut of The Sign, 13 episodes of Bluey, new to CBeebies, will be available on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer from 7th April. These episodes include Ghostbasket and Surprise, which can be enjoyed alongside The Sign as part of a trilogy of Bluey episodes, with Ghostbasket going before it and Surprise after.
In addition to the debut of The Sign, 13 episodes of Bluey, new to CBeebies, will be available on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer from 7 April.
In these episodes, Bluey showcases the joyful simplicity that can be found in families turning everyday events of family life - like making a cubby house (blanket fort) or a trip to the beach - into unique adventures that bring to life how children learn and grow through play. The episodes are:
7 April, 7.20am: Cubby – Bluey and Bingo build a very special cubby for their stuffed toy, Kimjim.
7 April, 7.30am: Exercise – Bingo pretends to be Boss Bluey's new employee in the middle of Dad's backyard workout.
8 April, 7.20am: Relax – Bluey and Bingo would rather explore their holiday hotel room than relax on the beach.
9 April, 7.20am: Stickbird – On a trip to the beach, Mum teaches Bluey how to throw, while Bingo and Dad get creative with a funny shaped stick.
10 April, 7.20am: Show and Tell – Bluey wants to know why Dad's always bossing her around!
11 April, 7.20am: Dragon – Bluey asks Dad to help her draw a dragon for her story.
14 April, 7.20am: Wild Girls – Coco wants to play Wild Girls with Indy, but Chloe wants her to play another game.
15 April, 7.20am: TV Shop – At the pharmacy, Bluey and Bingo have fun playing with the CCTV screens.
16 April, 7.20am Slide – Bingo and Lila are excited to play on their new waterslide.
17 April, 7.20am Cricket – During a friendly game of neighborhood cricket, the dads struggle to bowl Rusty out.
18 April, 7.20am: Ghostbasket – Dad is pretending to be an estate agent selling the Grannies' house to Mum. But Janet and Rita don't want to move out!
18 April, 9am: The Sign – The Heeler home is up for sale and Bluey's not happy about it.
21 April, 7.20am: Surprise - Bluey and Bingo want Dad to play two different games, so Dad plays both at the same time.
Additionally, The Sign can be enjoyed as part of a trilogy of Bluey episodes, with Ghostbasket going before it and Surprise after.
Jointly commissioned by ABC Children's and BBC Studios Kids & Family, Bluey is produced by multi-Emmy award-winning Ludo Studio in association with Screen Queensland and Screen Australia. The series follows Bluey, a loveable, inexhaustible, Blue Heeler dog, who lives with her Mum, Dad and her little sister, Bingo. Bluey uses her limitless energy to play games that unfold in unpredictable and hilarious ways, bringing her family and the whole neighbourhood into her world of fun.
Bluey airs daily on CBeebies and all episodes are also available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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Notes
'Bluey fans hail The Sign as 'a masterpiece'' - Mail on Sunday
'Paradigm-shattering': Bluey's biggest episode ever is packed with magic' – The Guardian
'Truly transcendental viewing' - BBC Culture
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