Will You Be My Friend? – a brand new six-part series for BBC One and iPlayer from Five Mile Films – explores the world of friendship through children aged 5 to 8 who are struggling socially.
Some children are shy, some feel like they don’t fit in, others simply haven’t found “their tribe” yet. They want to make a friend – but don’t know where to start.
The programme uses a team of psychologists to help children build the confidence and social skills to form real, lasting connections. Each child who takes part will be “sensitively matched” on a play date with a potential pal from their local area. Six weeks later, the cameras return to see how their new-found courage has helped at school, in the playground and beyond.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2026/bbc-factual-announces-new-series-will-you-be-my-friend
https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/first-dates-team-turn-attention-36811033.amp
INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED?
Does your child shine at home, but struggle socially around other kids? Our team behind The Dog House is developing this new BBC series about childhood friendships and we’re looking for children aged 5 to 8 who are finding it hard to make friends.
If this sounds like your child – or someone you know – we’re filming in July/August, 2026 and would love to hear from you.
Apply at: http://bemyfriend.tv/
