In 2006/2007, a new TV version of The Magic Roundabout was created, with 52 11-minute episodes, by French animation house Action Synthese with scripts and voices produced in the UK. Directed by Graham Ralph of Silver Fox Films and produced by Theresa Plummer Andrews. Using the CGI designed versions of the original characters from the movie (2005) also produced by Action Synthese, the only new character taken from the film is Soldier Sam. The new series also created a few original characters of its own. The series was first broadcast in the UK from Monday 22 October 2007 at 8.00 am on satellite channel Nick Jr. This series picks up where the 2005 film left off. In 2010, a second season of 52 11-minute episodes was created.
The Magic Roundabout
A new series of stories involving the characters that gather at the magic roundabout of the title. Made using computer generated animation rather than the original stop-motion. Narrated by David Holt and Jimmy Hibbert.
