Creators of The Dog House seek children from Milton Keynes for new show about kids who can't make friends
Children who struggle to make friends will be the stars of a new BBC TV programme from the creators of The Dog House.
And the casting team has put out an appeal for youngsters from Milton Keynes to take part.
Five Mile Films shot to success with Channel 4’s The Dog House, which gives an an emotive real-life glimpse of the work at Woodgreen Pets Charity in Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire.
The n.ew documentary series, commissioned by the BBC, is called Will You Be My Friend? and follows children aged five to eight who are finding it hard to make friends. They may feel left out, overwhelmed in social situations, or unsure how to connect with other kids their age.
Across three half-days, a team of leading child psychologists help them build the confidence and social skills to form real friendships. Each child is then sensitively matched on a playdate with a potential new friend from their local area.
A spokesperson for Five Mile Films said: “As we’re casting in Milton Keynes now, I wondered whether this might be of interest to your readers as a local feature or digital story. Friendship difficulties, loneliness, and the effects of modern childhood - from screens to the lingering social impact of Covid - are topics many parents are worrying about, so we felt this could genuinely resonate with local families.
Filming is scheduled to take place during July and August 2026.