Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom

The friendship between fairy princess Holly and Ben Elf in an enchanted magical kingdom of elves and fairies.

Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom (2009-2025) is a British animated fantasy series created by Mark Baker and Neville Astley for BBC Two. Its gentle world follows fairy princess Holly, voiced by Sian Taylor, and her elf friend Ben, voiced by Preston Nyman, as they move through an enchanted magical kingdom of elves and fairies. Supporting characters include the Wise Old Elf (David Graham), Nanny Plum (Sarah Ann Kennedy), King Thistle (Ian Puleston-Davies) and Queen Thistle (Sara Crowe). Each eleven-minute episode is built around small everyday problems and playful adventures that the friends solve together, with simple cause-and-effect plots suited to very young viewers. The show spans two seasons totaling 104 episodes and was canceled after its run. Its tone is warm, cozy and soothing, with bright color, sing-along pacing and a comforting focus on kindness and cooperation. Fans of Peppa Pig, In the Night Garden and Teletubbies will find the same preschool gentleness, and the series suits families looking for a calm, uncomplicated fantasy to share with small children.

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Created by

Mark Baker, Neville Astley

Release Date

2009-04-06

Episode runtime

11 min

Rating

7.4 / 10 (29)

What is Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom about?

Fairy princess Holly and her elf friend Ben share gentle adventures in an enchanted magical kingdom.

What is Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom.

Which shows are like Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom?

Shows with a similar feel include Peppa Pig, In the Night Garden, and Teletubbies.

How long is Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom?

Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom: 2 seasons, 104 episodes.

Is Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom still running?

No, Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom was canceled.

Where can I watch Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom?

In United States, Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home.