May 10, 2021 – present (United Kingdom)
October 1, 2024 – present (United States)
Milo is a British comedy animated preschool television series that first aired on Channel 5's Milkshake! block on May 10, 2021 in the United Kingdom. The series also first aired in the United States on the PBS Kids block on October 1, 2024.
The series, produced by Fourth Wall Animation and distributed by Planeta Junior, was commissioned in May 2021 by the British Film Institute's Young Audiences Content Fund. Though this fund was eliminated in 2023, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Flexible Growth Fund provided major funding for a second season of the show, following the success of the first season. This series is animated completely using Toon Boom Animation's computer information systems.
Summary
The series follows Milo, a 5-year-old black cat and his friends, Lofty, a tall giraffe and Lark, a Bird as they explore different jobs and professions. Milo lives in Milotown with his parents, who run a dry cleaning shop. In each episode, a washing machine robot named Suds lets Milo and his friends try on the clothes of the workers of the town. Through role play, they learn about the many vocational careers found around town.
Sound Effects Used
- Hollywoodedge, Bird Hawk Single Call PE021101
- Hollywoodedge, Bird Hawk Single Scre PE020801/Hawk Screech Single AT082901