Banijay Kids & Family, a global leader in children’s entertainment, behind hit shows such as Totally Spies! and Mr Bean: The Animated Series, today announces Italian icon, Topo Gigio, is back with a brand-new adventure. Launching exclusively on RaiPlay Sound later this month, Aw Shucks, What Are You Talking About? The Topo Gigio Podcast is a 10-episode series designed to spark curiosity and wonder in young listeners.
Created by Movimenti Production (part of Banijay Kids & Family), in collaboration with Topo Gigio S.r.l., the Italian-language audio series blends storytelling with immersive sound design, to create a vivid listening experience. Each short episode features Topo Gigio’s signature charm and childlike curiosity as he travels across the globe exploring diverse ecosystems and the fascinating creatures that inhabit them. From the Savannah to the Alps, Topo Gigio shares delightful and surprising facts about his unusual discoveries.
Giorgio Scorza, CEO, Movimenti Production says: “Topo Gigio has always been a cherished friend to children and adults alike. When we created the animated series, our intention was to transform this friendship into a daily event through everyday adventures. The podcast has been created to offer children a more immersive experience, through which young Topo Gigio fans can learn with him while having fun.”
Alessandro Rossi, Owner, CEO Topo Gigio S.r.l. adds: “For generations, Topo Gigio has been entering homes around the world, bringing joy and tenderness, accompanying children as they grow up and teaching them the value of friendship. Today, with his sweetness and charm, he takes them on a unique journey, through which they will cultivate a sense of wonder, curiosity and a desire for adventure.”
Banijay Kids & Family is the worldwide distributor for Topo Gigio animated version, across audio-visual, digital, publishing, licensing and merchandising. Originally created by Italian puppet artist Maria Perego in 1959, Topo Gigio has more recently been reimagined as a pre-school cartoon comedy series co-produced by Topo Gigio S.r.l. and Movimenti Production (a Banijay Kids & Family company) and currently available on Rai Yoyo and RaiPlay.
Banijay Kids & Family’s collective of first-class producers and talent is behind some of the biggest kids brands in the world. As brand builders and experts at amplifying IP, it delivers creative and impactful 360 brand strategies for its shows. Led by Benoît Di Sabatino, the company is part of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment.
