BBC Radio 5 Live Reacts to Green Bean & Friends Animation

Green Bean Studios founder Anita Frost was welcomed back for a third time this year as a guest on BBC Radio 5 Live’s breakfast show Wake Up To Money with Felicity Hannah.

Anita was joined on the show by economist Vicky Pryce who shared her review of the week, and Fund Manager at Polar Capital, George Godber, who discussed financial markets news. Anita gave insights on current hot topics in the global economy, sharing her perspective as a business leader in the UK creative industry.

Animation 
​The lovable characters from the popular collectable children's book series, the ‘Green Bean Collection’, by Anita Frost are now jumping out from the pages and into the world of TV to continue the mission of encouraging families and children to play, learn, discover, and have fun together whilst enjoying a greener lifestyle.

Green Bean & Friends™ (pictured above) 
Producer: Green Bean Studios® (UK)
Style: 2D animation
Format: 11mins ​x26 Episodes 
Budget:  £250K for research and development
Status: In research and development stages. Completed character art, backgrounds, bible and script ready. 
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Genres: Animation, Family, Entertainment
Entertainment Fulfilment: Pre-School (2 to 6 years) - Comedy/Adventure/Discovery
Location: Adventure Dales (Fictional world)
Delivery: Q1 2024 Series trailer 
Licensing opps: Already achieving retail sales in USA, UK, Scotland & Ireland on Eco toys & games, books and music, with established prototypes for further expansion planned. Expansion plans are for Eco lines Clothes/Apparel Merchandise Licensing, Franchise Opportunities and Visitor Attractions expected in 2026 and beyond.

The proposed animated series, features the leading character Green Bean™, along with six of Green Bean’s Friends™. These are unique and relatable characters on exciting adventures within the beautiful lands of Adventure Dales, each with distinctive yet lovable personalities which appeal to children aged 2 to 10 years old, as well as parents and broadcasters. The featured episodes will be brought to life with vibrant colours, upbeat and catchy music, and memorable phrases which each character is known for.

​There will be a real sense of joy in this series, with plenty of humour and hilarious belly-laughing moments that will amuse both children and parents. With cheeky, witty lines brought to life by the characters, children will love watching this for the feel-good factor and entertainment.