CBBC controller Damian Kavanagh commented: “This is going to be an incredible rollercoaster ride of an adventure.”

Faith Penhale, Head of Drama BBC Cymru Wales, added: “We’re so excited to be working with Russell again on this ground-breaking and hugely ambitious drama for CBBC. Filmed here in our brand new studios in Roath Lock, Cardiff, Aliens Vs Wizards promises to be spellbinding television drama for children.”

Produced by BBC Cymru Wales in association with FremantleMedia Enterprises, twelve 30-minute episodes will air on CBBC this autumn.

The official synopsis reads: “From the dark side of the moon, aliens are scanning the Earth searching for magic and are prepared to destroy everything in their path to get it. All that stands in the way of Earth’s imminent destruction are two 16-year old schoolboys, Tom and Benny. It’s Ray Guns vs Wands; Science vs Magic and Aliens vs Wizards.

“Tom Clarke lives a seemingly ordinary life with his dad and grandmother. However he hides a deep secret – Tom’s family are wizards and when the Nekross arrive, hungry for magic, they find themselves on the menu.

The Nekross may be equipped with ray guns, teleports and high-tech robots but they haven’t reckoned on Tom and his friend, science super-brain Benny. They form an extraordinary duo, using Tom’s magic and Benny’s science to battle the Nekross and save the Earth.”

Update [21st March 2012]: Russell T Davies has announced that the show’s title has been changed around to become Wizards vs Aliens, due to legal issues.

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