It’s been a great year for Australian children’s shows making their mark around the world.

Round the Twist remains one of the nation’s most beloved and memorable television shows, with early responses to new research showing adults have named it as their favourite Australian TV show to watch while growing up.

Audiences across the UK will continue to enjoy the exploits of Australia’s favourite handball team, with the second season of the award-winning comedy series Hardball picked up by the BBC.

First Day scores a Kids’ Emmy nomination, Hardball Series 2 selected to screen at Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, and Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors and The Legend of Burnout Barry premiere in Russia at the Zero Plus International Film Festival.

RGM Productions, together with composer Paul Hodge and director Simon Phillips, are developing a musical based on the first and second series of Round The Twist.