JoJo & Gran Gran facts for kids

JoJo & Gran Gran
Official logo
Directed by	Nick Clackett
Voices of	Taiya Samuel Cathy Tyson
Opening theme	Performed by Sharlene Hector
Composer(s)	Ellie Wyatt Joss Peach Jamie Salisbury
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language(s)	English
No. of series	1
No. of episodes	44
Production
Executive producer(s)	Vanessa Amberleigh Tony Reed
Producer(s)	Tom Cousins
Running time	11 minutes
Production company(s)	In House Productions Unscripted Development A Productions
Release
Original network	CBeebies
Original release	16 March 2020 (2020-03-16) – present

JoJo & Gran Gran is a fun British animated TV show for children. It is based on a series of picture books by Laura Henry-Allain MBE. The show explores the special bond between a young girl named JoJo and her grandmother, Gran Gran.

This series is important because it is the first animated show to focus on a Black British family. It first aired on 16 March 2020. You can watch it on weekdays on CBeebies. The BBC has announced that more seasons are coming soon!

What the Show is About

JoJo is a curious and happy 4-year-old girl who lives in London. Her loving Gran Gran takes care of her while her parents are at work. Gran Gran teaches JoJo many wonderful things about life and the world.

They learn about cooking, friendship, and JoJo's Saint Lucian heritage. Each episode is a new adventure where JoJo learns something new.

The show also includes short interviews with real children. These children talk about the episode's topic. They share how it relates to their own lives and families.

Meet the Characters

The show features a small cast of main characters. Here are the voices behind them:

• Taiya Samuel as JoJo
• Cathy Tyson as Gran Gran
• Llewella Gideon as Great Gran Gran
• Ashley Joseph as Jared
• Teresa Gallagher as Cynthia

Episodes and Adventures

JoJo & Gran Gran has many exciting episodes. Each episode is about 11 minutes long. The first season has 44 episodes in total.

The episodes are grouped by the seasons of the year: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. In each episode, JoJo and Gran Gran go on a new adventure. They explore their neighborhood and learn new things together.

Some adventures include:

• Posting a picture to Great Gran Gran.
• Catching the bus.
• Checking the weather forecast.
• Baking delicious banana bread.
• Visiting a farm or the library.
• Building a sandcastle at the beach.
• Going to the hairdresser's.
• Having a sleepover at Gran Gran's house.
• Playing football in the park.
• Making music or building a snowman.

Awards and Recognition

JoJo & Gran Gran has been recognized for its quality.

Year	Award	Category	Nominated work	Result	Ref.
2021	RTS Programme Awards	Children's Programme	"It's Time to Go to the Hairdresser's"	Nominated