Is Zog coming back?

Zog is returning from a hiatus. The show last aired on May 17, 2026, and is set to continue on BBC iPlayer. It is a children's series that has been ongoing since its premiere on December 25, 2018.

Zog is an animated comedy adventure series based on the books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, as well as the award-winning films ‘Zog’ and ‘Zog and the Flying Doctors’. The show follows Zog the dragon, Sir Gadabout, and Princess Pearl as they work together to care for the inhabitants of their fantastical world. Aimed at children aged 4 to 6, the series emphasizes themes of caring for others, oneself, and the environment through engaging stories and colorful animation.

The cast includes Hugh Skinner, Samson Kayo, and Patsy Ferran, who voice the main characters Zog, Gadabout, and Pearl respectively. The series features a voice cast led by Lenny Henry as the narrator and Tracey Ullman as Madam Dragon. The episodes are approximately 11 minutes long, and there are 52 episodes in the first season.