Aussie series up for kid’s BAFTA Award

Nine animated series Dennis the Menace and Gnasher has been nominated for a BAFTA Children’s Award.

The series, produced by Sticky Pictures, will be vying for the Animation Award but will have to knock off Shaun the Sheep, The Amazing World of Gumball and Strange Hill High.

Donna Andrews, Sticky Pictures CEO and Executive Producer said; “Sticky Pictures is thrilled to see our production receive this recognition. We share this nomination with our talented team and our fantastic partners including the Nine Network, Red Kite Animation and CBBC.”

Jo Rooney and Andy Ryan, co-heads of Drama, Nine Network Australia said: “Our audience loves the larrikin energy of Dennis, Gnasher and their crew. This nomination is a tribute to the passion and creativity of our production partners and we are thrilled to see them receive this recognition.”

The awards will be announced at a ceremony in London on November 23rd.