Shell Bedtime Stories
-Season 1
Episodes
1. Pixie Lott Reads The Hare And The Tortoise
Oct 17, 2017UK singer Pixie Lott reads this classic tale and discovers that sometimes slow and steady wins the race.
2. Yemi Alade Reads The Lion And The Mouse
Oct 17, 2017Nigerian singer Yemi Alade reads the tale of how a tiny mouse ended up saving the life of a mighty lion.
3. Steve Aoki Reads The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse
Oct 25, 2017American DJ Steve Aoki reads this classic story and finds out the value of the simple life.
4. The Fox and the Crow
Nov 21, 2017A fox tries to use flattery to take a crow’s cheese for himself.
5. The Rabbit and the Fox
Nov 21, 2017Tired of working in the field, a lazy rabbit ends up stuck in a well. Will the fox help him out?
6. The Sandalwood Princess
Nov 21, 2017The daughter of a poor family sets out to marry the Emperor’s son with the help of some sandalwood in this magical tale.
7. The Crafty Jackal
Nov 21, 2017A jackal looks set to become a lion’s next meal, but he has a trick in mind in this classic tale.
8. The Turtle and the Monkey
Nov 21, 2017A turtle and a monkey’s attempts to grow banana trees leads to a quarrel in the jungle in this classic story.
9. The Clever Rooster
Nov 21, 2017Can a fox outsmart a rooster? In this story one animal gets caught in their own trap.
10. The Pea Emperor
Nov 21, 2017Can a young man answer nine riddles and convince a king he really is the Pea Emperor?
11. The Rolling Rice Balls
Nov 21, 2017When an old man’s lunch makes an escape it leads to adventure in this Japanese folktale.
12. Patoranking Reads The Rich Troll
Nov 21, 2017Can three brothers trick the evil troll terrorising their village? Nigerian singer Patoranking finds out in this classic tale.
13. Aston Merygold Reads The Two Foxes
Nov 10, 2017A clever fox and a simple fox become friends after they encounter a hunter’s trap in this classic story ready by British singer Aston Merygold.
14. The Scared Hunters
Nov 10, 2017A father and son set off into the woods to go hunting. But what if the forest is haunted?
15. The Wise Student
Nov 10, 2017A young student is tired of being poor and hatches a plan to become rich. Discover how in this folk tale.
16. The Lame Dog
Nov 10, 2017A princess marries a lame dog with a true heart in this classic tale.
17. The Swan Queen
Nov 10, 2017A prince who has never loved before meets a beautiful swan queen in this old folk story.
18. The Man Who Turned the Earth to Gold
Nov 10, 2017In this classic story, a man decides to spend all his time trying to turn earth into gold rather than work. Luckily, his wife has a plan.
19. The Miser And The Judge
Nov 10, 2017When two farmers find a bag of cold coins, a judge must decide who to return the money bag back to.
20. The Forbidden Chamber
Nov 10, 2017No overview available.
21. JB Gill Reads The Merchant And The Parrot
Nov 10, 2017English singer JB Gill reads this story about a sea merchant and his trusty parrot, whose only wish is to fly free.
22. Vir Das Reads The Sea Hare
Nov 10, 2017Bollywood actor and comedian Vir Das reads this classic story about a hunter who must hide from a princess in order to win her hand in marriage.
23. The Magpie And The Fox
Nov 3, 2017A greedy fox is no match for a cunning magpie in this classic Irish folk tale.
24. The Magic Garden Of The Poor
Nov 3, 2017A farmer, shepherd and student set out to help the poor with the help of a group birds in this magical tale.
25. The Dove
Nov 3, 2017A naughty prince gets in trouble for knocking over an old woman’s pot of beans. Thankfully, his magical beloved is on hand to help.
26. The Book Of Spells
Nov 3, 2017A wise man who has read every book and speaks every language heals a king, but jealous forces are at play in this mystical story.
27. The Wicked Woman
Nov 3, 2017While the men leave their tribe to go hunting, a wicked woman hatches a plan to steal their children.
28. Judge Rabbit
Nov 3, 2017When a man helps a tiger out of a pit, it falls to a passing rabbit to make an important decision. Discover what happens next in this classic tale.
29. The Twelve Brothers
Nov 3, 2017Envy turns eleven brothers against their father's favourite son, but when a drought hits, fate brings the family back together.
30. Lenay Chantelle Reads The Hogs In The Mud
Nov 3, 2017Singer Lenay Chantelle reads this classic story of a crafty man who is always coming up with new ways to trick wealthy travellers.
31. Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Reads The Tiger’s Mistake
Nov 3, 2017All is not what it seems in the jungle at night, as a tiger finds out in this classic story read by Malaysian astronaut Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor.
32. Binky Felstead Reads The Dragon and the Shoemaker
Oct 30, 2017Television star Binky Felstead reads the classic story about a shoemaker's apprentice who sets out to defeat a mighty dragon.
33. The Orphan And The Man In The Moon
Oct 30, 2017In this folk tale a mysterious man from the moon comes to the help of a poor orphan boy.
34. The Lazy Son
Oct 30, 2017A lazy son learns to be more like his hardworking brother when he spends his father’s money and ends up sleeping with the pigs.
35. The Fox And The Blanket
Oct 30, 2017Two rabbits think they’re in luck when a fox offers to mend their blanket, but they find out you should never make a deal with a fox!
36. The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Oct 30, 2017Discover the classic tale of a shepherd boy who raised false alarm one too many times.
37. The Monkey Builder
Oct 30, 2017Watch this story of a mischievous monkey builder with a big appetite.
38. Mehreen Syed Reads The Lost Ring
Oct 30, 2017Pakistani model and actress Mehreen Syed reads this classic story and discovers how a king gets back his bride’s lost ring.
39. Ivet Lalova-Collio Reads The Girl Who Stopped Winter
Oct 30, 2017Bulgarian athlete Ivet Lalova-Collio reads this classic story about a girl and her fight to bring back spring.
40. Jamal Gaddafi Reads How The Heron Got The Bend In Its Neck
Oct 30, 2017What happens when a heron gets in the way of a hungry jackal? Kenyan TV presenter Jamal Gaddafi finds out in this classic tale.
41. Amy Willerton Reads The Three Roses
Oct 25, 2017British model Amy Willerton tells the story of how three roses led a young girl to befriend a beast.
42. Daniela Andrade Reads Diamonds and Snakes
Oct 25, 2017Canadian singer Daniela Andrade reads this classic tale of two sisters who have very different encounters with a fairy.
43. Thapelo Mokoena Reads The Mice, The Cat And The Bell
Oct 25, 2017Some clever mice try to deal with a new cat in this classic tale, read by South African actor and presenter Thapelo Mokoena.
44. Dawn Richard Reads The Mantis And The Ostrich
Oct 25, 2017American singer-songwriter Dawn Richard reads this classic Namibian tale about a clever mantis.
45. Edith Bowman Reads The Giant And The Hairpin
Oct 25, 2017Watch and listen as UK radio DJ Edith Bowman reads the story of how one little girl takes on a hungry giant.
46. Alyssa Sutherland Reads The Golden Swan
Oct 25, 2017A greedy old woman gets a nasty surprise when she takes advantage of a friendly golden swan. Australian actress and model Alyssa Sutherland reads this classic tale.
47. Dougy Mandagi Reads The Emperor And The Peach
Oct 25, 2017Temper Trap singer Dougy Mandagi reads this story of a bored emperor who gets a surprise in the middle of winter.
48. Cathy Zimmermann Reads The Enchanted Cat
Oct 25, 2017Austrian presenter Cathy Zimmermann reads the magical story of an evil empress and a cat’s lucky escape.
49. Kimberly Wyatt Reads The Snake Bride
Oct 25, 2017A daughter learns to take her mother’s advice in this magical story from Bhutan, read by American singer Kimberly Wyatt.
50. The Lost Bean
Nov 21, 2017When no one will help a sparrow find her missing breakfast an ant finds a way to convince the king.