The makers of Sesame Street are auditioning for a Northern Ireland version of the popular children’s TV show, Sesame Street.

The Jim Henson company are currently making up the puppets for the show and at least two new characters will be added to the cast. But don’t worry, bert and Ernie will be returning….I’m not so sure about Oscar the grouch!

Instead of being based in a New York sidewalk the new show will centre around life in the Titular tree. The 15-minute shows will also feature aspects of rural and urban life in Northern Ireland.

Executive Producer Colin Williams said the programmes “combine new muppets developed specially for our local audience, live action sequences filmed across Northern Ireland and classic Sesame Street moments”.

He added: “Through the fun interaction of the muppets in studio, Sesame Street archive clips and live action films, local children will enjoy learning about themselves and others.”