Lu and the Bally Bunch

Lu & the Bally Bunch (formerly known as Ladybird Lu) is an Irish-Canadian-American animated preschool television series. The series premiered in March 2023 on TVNZ https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/lu-and-the-bally-bunch/episodes/,in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2023 on Cartoonito, and on April 3rd in Canada on CBC Kids. The show also premiered on Cartoon Network in the United States on October 1, 2024.
==Plot==
"Navigating life in pre-school comes with its share of trepidation, excitement, and a huge serving of fun! In this animated dramedy, three-and-a-half-year-old Lu embarks on a brand-new social life as she befriends the Bally Bunch. What ensues is a funny and affectionate adventure." 
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==Cast https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27302116/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm https://www.screenireland.ie/images/uploads/general/LOW_RES_SI_Prod_Catalogue_2022_Nugno_Jul19_Updated.pdf==
*Freya McLaughlin as Lu
*Marcus Power as Declan
*Alice Helenport as Elodie and Silkworm
*Leo Tobin as Barnaby
*Joy Tu Clarke as Biba
*Kolby McDonald as Gus
*Arlo Buchanan as BarryYOUNG ARTISTS MANAGEMENT
*Aileen Mythen as Shella and Silkworm
* Ross Breen as Slikworm
*Amy de Bhrun as Lu's Mam
*Donncha O'Dea as Lu's Dad
*Mehmet Ali Sayan as Biba's Dad
*Aisha Ali as Biba’s Mom
==Episodes==
===Season 1 (2023) https://gem.cbc.ca/lu-the-bally-bunch===
Episode #	Title 	Synopsis
1 	Fruit Caboose 	Lu's upset when Declan takes a bite of her apple.
2 	Bin Bug 	Lu upsets the other bugs when she refuses to share the funnest role in a game.
3 	Bug Hugs 	Barnaby is in the mood for hugs, but not all his friends are.
4 	Tower Tower Wow 	Declan accidentally upsets Gus by not properly explaining the rules of a game.
5 	Xylophone Blues 	Lu feels discouraged when her xylophone playing doesn't get the reaction she'd hoped for.
6 	Copy Copy Caterpillar 	Lu gets frustrated when Gus won't join in her mimicking game.
7 	What if I Can't 	Lu is a good friend to Barnaby when he regrets not showing the class his backwards roly poly.
8 	Home Toy 	Lu gets upset when she loses Declan's special toy.
9 	Elevator Play Date 	Lu fails to realise that Biba is scared by a game they are playing together.
10 	Wibble Blobs 	Lu refuses a snack that turns out to be yummier than she'd imagined.
11 	Down in the Grumps 	Lu tries to cheer Declan up, but he doesn't want to be cheered up.
12 	Counting Spaghetti 	Lu and Barnaby have a disagreement during Art Time at Shell School.
13 	Lu's New Shoes 	Lu's upset when no-one seems to like her new shoes.
14 	Droopy Patrick 	Lu is sad when her flowery friend begins to droop.
15 	Horsefly Jumps 	Lu struggles to understand that Elodie's upset when she accidentally spoils her game.
16 	When's My Turn 	Lu has trouble waiting for her turn to play with a toy.
17 	A Twig's Tale 	Lu accidentally breaks Barnaby's special twig and realises how much it means to him.
18 	Play With Me 	Biba gets frustrated when Lu abandons their cushion castle to play with baby Bo.
19 	Proper Game 	Gus demands Lu play by the rules.
20 	My Friend Biba 	Lu wants Biba to play only with her at Shell School today.
21 	Vacuumasarus 	Lu struggles to understand why Gus is afraid of the vacuum cleaner.
22 	The Box 	Lu and Barnaby can't agree on how to play with a cartboard box.
23 	Spotty Rocket 	Gus is upset when he can't finish his rocket as he planned.
24 	Goodbye Rain Boots 	Lu has difficulty getting rid of her favourite but-now-too-small rain boots.
25 	I Can Catch 	Lu isn't as good at catching as she thought she was.
26 	That's My Favourite 	Declan is frustrated when Lu has the same favourite thing as him.
27 	Tidy Up 	Biba gets upset when her clay star goes missing during tidy up time.
28 	Find the Blueberries 	Lu and Biba accidentally rig a treasure hunt.
29 	Green Eyed Birthday Monster	Biba gets a birthday present that Lu herself really wants.
30 	But Why? 	Declan learns that there are some things that we don't know the answer to and that's okay.
31 	Cupcake Surprise 	Lu is upset when a surprise is spoiled.
32 	A New Pet 	Lu is excited to play with the new class pet, but he seems less keen.
33 	Don't Want to Miss Out 	Lu struggles to choose between three fun activities.
34 	Penguin Please 	Lu and Declan learn to navigate a stalemate.
35 	Swing Me 	Elodie learns the importance of keeping her promises.
36 	The Long Goodbye 	Lu learns that it's okay to miss the people you love.
37 	Squeaky Squid 	Lu feels like she gets a raw deal when she and Biba get new toys.
38 	Mon Ami Celeri 	Lu and Elodie fear they've broken a treasured toy.
39 	Wiggling and Flapping 	Elodie gets upset when Lu makes an incorrect assumption.
40 	Bubble Trouble 	Lu pops bubbles with ease, but struggles to blow them.
41 	Baby Barnaby 	Barnaby plays the baby in a game of family.
42 	Lu's Decision 	Lu stays in the pool while her friends go out for drinks.
43 	Rocky Day 	The bugs decorate rocks.
44 	Leaf Boats 	Lu finds a special leaf for the autumn collage.
45 	Bike Ride 	Lu struggles to keep up with Biba on her new balance bike.
46 	Roly Poly Disappearance 	Lu takes the class pet home for the weekend.
47 	Ask Me First 	Barnaby gives away some shared treats without asking Lu.
48 	When Bugs Cry 	Dermot is upset when he misses a goal and struggles to explain himself.
49 	Long Long Line 	Biba struggles to wait for her turn on a new trampoline.
50 	The Chalk 	The bugs get creative with new chalk... until some of it runs out.
51 	Elodie Wants to Decide 	Lu has fun playing with Elodie's cousin, leaving Elodie herself feeling left out.
52 	Swim Class 	Declan struggles on his first visit to the pool.
53 	Squeak Jumps 	The bugs jump on a squeaky toy until it breaks.
54 	Boat Trip 	Lu goes on a boat trip and loses Tara.
55 	Treasure Hunt 	Lu struggles to find any treasure during a trip to the park.
56 	Toy Hospital 	Lu and Declan race their home toys, but Declan is a bit careless.
57 	Silly Soup 	Barnaby gets upset when he can't contribute to Lu's silly soup.
58 	Scary Tara 	Lu gets scared when she meets a huge Tara at the library.
59 	Home School Day 	Lu wants dad to play with her while he's working from home.
60 	New Library Book 	Lu has trouble finding a new book she enjoys as much as her last one.
61 	Betty the Bookworm 	Gus finds his own voice when a toking toy he likes loses its voice.
62 	Costume Day 	Lu is disappointed to see she's not the only Tara at Costume Day.
63 	Barnaby's Choice 	Barnaby doesn't like the pressure of choosing between Lu and Biba's games.
64 	Uncle Lorcan 	Lu gets jealous when Biba hits off with Uncle Lorcan.
65 	Baby Trouble 	Lu gets irked when baby Lola chomps on Tara's tail.
66 	Bright Beetle Lu 	Lu struggles to do all the things she wants to do in her new costume.
67 	Gotcha! 	Declan upsets when he doesn't play by the rules.
68 	Sing Along 	Lu upsets Barnaby when she co-opts his favorite song.
69 	The Big Laugh 	Lu upsets Elodie when she laughs at an involuntary noise she makes.
70 	Power Flower 	Declan gets carried away when he's put in charge of an all-powerful flower.
71 	Baby Horsefly 	Barnaby gets scared of the big horseflies and bonds with a baby one.
72 	Margo Mayfly 	The bugs help a new bug to feel welcome in Shell School.
73 	Grow Lines 	Lu upsets Grace when she doesn't follow her instructions.
74 	Packing for France 	Lu decides she is going to France with Elodie and gets packing.
75 	Elodie's Graduation 	The bugs celebrate Elodie on her last day in Shell School.
76 	Bug Nollig 	In this half hour special, Lu can't wait to celebrate Bug Nollig with her friends and family, especially her new baby cousin.
===Shorts (2023) https://www.tvpassport.com/series/lu-the-bally-bunch/5564221===
Episode #	Title 	Synopsis
1 	Talking About Things We Love 	The bugs talk about what they love.
2 	Talking About Games 	The bugs talk about what gams they like to play.
3 	Talking About Trying 	The bugs talk about trying new things.
4 	Talking About Friends 	The bugs talk about what it means to be someone's friend.
5 	Talking About Sadness 	The bugs talk about feeling sad.
6 	Talking About Kindness 	The bugs talking about ways to show kindness.
7 	Talking About Listening 	The bugs talk about listening.
8 	Talking About Change 	The bugs talk about how they feel when things change.
9 	Talking About Favorite Things 	The bugs talk about their favorite things.
10 	Talking About Birthdays 	The bugs talk about birthdays.
11 	Talking About Waiting 	The bugs talk about waiting for things they really want.
12 	Talking About Disappointment 	The bugs talk about times they felt disappointed.
13 	Talking About Things That Are Dear to Your Heart	The bugs talk about things that are dear to your heart.
14 	Talking About Siblings 	The bugs talk about having fun with their siblings.
15 	Talking About Playing Outside 	The bugs talk about playing outside.
16 	Talking About Expressing Emotions 	The bugs talk about expressing their emotions.
17 	Talking About Solutions for All 	The bugs talk about finding solutions that work for all.
18 	Talking About Taking Your Time 	The bugs talk about taking their time.
19 	Talking About When I Grow Up 	The bugs about what they'd like to do when they grow up.
20 	Talking About Books 	The bugs talk about books they love.
21 	Talking About Funny Voices 	The bugs talk about doing funny voices.
22 	Talking About Family 	The bugs talk about their families.
23 	Talking About What We Find Funny 	The bugs talk about things they find funny.
24 	Talking About Nature 	The bugs talk about nature.
25 	Talking About Feeling Happy and Sad 	The bugs talk about times they felt both happy and sad.
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==Trivia==
*This is the second show created by Nicky Phelan and produced by Brown Bag Films to air on Cartoonito, following Bing.
==References==
Category:Cartoon Network Series
Category:Acquired Series
Category:2020s shows
Category:Preschool shows
Category:Cartoonito shows
Category:21st Century
Category:Current shows