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Blippi crosses the pond for Wimbledon

Published on: 3rd July 2024

Children across the UK can watch Blippi explore their home turf this week as he visits Wimbledon in two brand new episodes.

This summer, UK fans will see Blippi ignite children’s curiosity as he takes on another playful adventure, this time on British soil, exploring how the team at Wimbledon prepare for the world-famous Grand Slam.

The first episode, titled Blippi’s Wimbledon Match Day launched on Saturday 29th June and the second episode, Blippi Explores Jobs at Wimbledon, was released yesterday (2nd July).

The special episodes feature Blippi getting straight to work at the All England Club, from brushing up on his tennis skills on the pristine grass courts, to shadowing the ground staff and visiting the commentary box. No racket or tennis ball is left unturned as children get set to experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at The Championships, Wimbledon – the world’s oldest tennis event.

Katelynn Heil, general manager Blippi at Moonbug Entertainment, commented: Wimbledon is an iconic British event watched by the world, and we’re excited to see Blippi celebrate it with UK fans for the first time. These episodes are packed with courtside fun while exploring the teamwork and sportsmanship that define tennis. We can’t wait for children to watch the episodes and hope they inspire families across the country to pick up a tennis racket this summer.”

Usama Al-Qassab, Marketing & Commercial director for Wimbledon, added: “We are always looking at ways to attract and engage Wimbledon’s next generation. These episodes combine the excitement and fun of Blippi’s adventures with the magical world of Wimbledon, giving a behind-the-scenes look of The Championships and inspiring young fans. We hope children around the world watching will learn more about the different roles and areas onsite that make Wimbledon so unique, and one day come and visit SW19 for themselves.”

Known for unlocking the wonders of the world for pre-schoolers, from backyard science, to dinosaurs, outer space and now tennis, Blippi racks up more than 1b monthly views, in 20 languages across the globe.

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