Bob the Builder has laid a foundation of friendship and teamwork with children all over the world. Since premiering on the BBC in April 1999, Bob the Builder has become a phenomenal international success. The program is broadcast in more than 100 countries worldwide and is the top-rated preschool program in the UK, Germany, Australia and Japan. Bob the Builder has also taken his tools to the United States where he made his television debut in 2001 on Nick Jr. with record-breaking ratings.

Britain's best-loved handyman is now expanding his building yard family with the debut of his sixth series on CBBC this Autumn! In their latest exciting escapades, Bob and the gang tackle tough situations and learn valuable lessons with the help of four fantastic new pals -- J.J., Molly, Skip and Trix -- the first new characters since the original series began!

With over 5 million books and 2.5 million videos sold in the UK since April 1999, as well as a range of imaginative and high-quality products, Bob the Builder is the preschool world's favourite builder. In December 2000, Can We Fix It?, Bob's theme song, topped the charts in the UK, outselling the previous record-holder, Elton John's Candles in the Wind. In September 2001, Bob's version of Mambo No. 5 also topped the UK charts as did the Bob the Builder album, which reached #4 on the UK charts and continues to sell into 2002. Bob the Builder has attracted an expansive list of blue chip licensees, including Hasbro Toys, Lego, Martin Yaffe, Golden Books, Simon & Schuster, Tiger Electronics, and Brio, as well as Photo-Me International Plc.