‘Peppa Pig’ Series Sets ‘Adventures of Paddington’ Writer Adam Redfern as New Showrunner (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety • 3/31/2026
Summary
Adam Redfern, a writer from “The Adventures of Paddington,” has been appointed as the new showrunner for the long-running animated series “Peppa Pig.” He has signed a deal with Hasbro to oversee the creative direction of the series, which is now entering its third decade, focusing on content, storytelling, and character development.
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