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Julie Wilson Nimmo, who played nursery teacher Miss Hoolie in the original show, told the Daily Record it was the "craziest and best news ever that Balamory is coming back".

The stories, centred around a nursery school and its teacher Miss Hoolie, were produced from 2002 to 2005 and aired on TV around the world for many years.

"But I can't see anyone out enjoying it as it's blowing a hoolie," he added.

The show, which aired on Cbeebies, introduced a generation of children to iconic characters such as Miss Hoolie, PC Plum, Edie McCredie and Archie the inventor.

Julie Nimmo, who played teacher Miss Hoolie, has become one of Scotland's best known actresses appearing most recently in BBC Scotland's Scot Squad.