5’s Milkshake! orders three series including adaptation of YouTube’s Earth Cubs

Milkshake! Monkey’s Morning at the Museum from Daisybeck Studios

CMC: Paramount-owned UK broadcaster 5’s preschool strand Milkshake! has commissioned three series from UK producers, including an adaptation of YouTube series Earth Cubs.

The Earth Cubs Show is a 26×7’ mixed-media adventure series combining real-world footage and 2D animation, produced by Earth Cubs Ltd and 3Megos. Based on the Earth Cubs brand, it marks Milkshake!’s first adaptation of a YouTube series into longform.

The show invites preschoolers to join the Earth Cubs gang on a mission to ‘Learn the World,’ blending music, humour and real-world experiences to help children build a connection with the world around them, inspiring curiosity, kindness and environmental awareness.

The second series, Flora, Buxton & Bear, is a 40×7’ CG animation from Liverpool-based Fourth Wall (Milo), based on the book series by author and illustrator Rowena Blyth. Set in a preschool, the show follows three young friends as everyday moments spark big questions, sending them into lively role-play adventures.

The aim is to celebrate the power of imaginative play to support creativity, emotional understanding and problem-solving, empowering children to discover that their ideas truly matter.

The third series, Milkshake! Monkey’s Morning at the Museum, is a live-action 20×11’ series produced by Daisybeck Studios (Show Me How, Animal Care Club). Guided by the Milkshake! Monkey, the show gives young explorers special access to museums across the UK.

The children go behind the scenes to uncover hidden spaces, help prepare exhibits and discover fascinating stories, offering a playful introduction to the UK’s rich cultural and educational landscape.

Milkshake! Monkey’s Morning at the Museum will debut on Milkshake! late this year, with the other two series following in 2027. The commissions were announced at the Children’s Media Conference in Sheffield this morning.