Shell Bedtime Stories
TV ShowReturning Series

Shell Bedtime Stories

10.0 / 10
2017
1 season
50 episodes
AnimationFamilyKids

Access to reliable light can mean access to greater opportunities, to employment, and to education. In celebration of light and the joy of reading, Shell #makethefuture and GravityLight have collated a set of 50 classic stories from around the world.

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  • Ep 1

    1.Pixie Lott Reads The Hare And The Tortoise

    17-10-2017

    UK singer Pixie Lott reads this classic tale and discovers that sometimes slow and steady wins the race.

  • Ep 2

    2.Yemi Alade Reads The Lion And The Mouse

    17-10-2017

    Nigerian singer Yemi Alade reads the tale of how a tiny mouse ended up saving the life of a mighty lion.

  • Ep 3

    3.Steve Aoki Reads The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse

    25-10-2017

    American DJ Steve Aoki reads this classic story and finds out the value of the simple life.

  • Ep 4

    4.The Fox and the Crow

    21-11-2017

    A fox tries to use flattery to take a crow’s cheese for himself.

  • Ep 5

    5.The Rabbit and the Fox

    21-11-2017

    Tired of working in the field, a lazy rabbit ends up stuck in a well. Will the fox help him out?

  • Ep 6

    6.The Sandalwood Princess

    21-11-2017

    The daughter of a poor family sets out to marry the Emperor’s son with the help of some sandalwood in this magical tale.

  • Ep 7

    7.The Crafty Jackal

    21-11-2017

    A jackal looks set to become a lion’s next meal, but he has a trick in mind in this classic tale.

  • Ep 8

    8.The Turtle and the Monkey

    21-11-2017

    A turtle and a monkey’s attempts to grow banana trees leads to a quarrel in the jungle in this classic story.

  • Ep 9

    9.The Clever Rooster

    21-11-2017

    Can a fox outsmart a rooster? In this story one animal gets caught in their own trap.

  • Ep 10

    10.The Pea Emperor

    21-11-2017

    Can a young man answer nine riddles and convince a king he really is the Pea Emperor?

  • Ep 11

    11.The Rolling Rice Balls

    21-11-2017

    When an old man’s lunch makes an escape it leads to adventure in this Japanese folktale.

  • Ep 12

    12.Patoranking Reads The Rich Troll

    21-11-2017

    Can three brothers trick the evil troll terrorising their village? Nigerian singer Patoranking finds out in this classic tale.

  • Ep 13

    13.Aston Merygold Reads The Two Foxes

    10-11-2017

    A 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.

  • Ep 14

    14.The Scared Hunters

    10-11-2017

    A father and son set off into the woods to go hunting. But what if the forest is haunted?

  • Ep 15

    15.The Wise Student

    10-11-2017

    A young student is tired of being poor and hatches a plan to become rich. Discover how in this folk tale.

  • Ep 16

    16.The Lame Dog

    10-11-2017

    A princess marries a lame dog with a true heart in this classic tale.

  • Ep 17

    17.The Swan Queen

    10-11-2017

    A prince who has never loved before meets a beautiful swan queen in this old folk story.

  • Ep 18

    18.The Man Who Turned the Earth to Gold

    10-11-2017

    In 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.

  • Ep 19

    19.The Miser And The Judge

    10-11-2017

    When two farmers find a bag of cold coins, a judge must decide who to return the money bag back to.

  • Ep 20

    20.The Forbidden Chamber

    10-11-2017
  • Ep 21

    21.JB Gill Reads The Merchant And The Parrot

    10-11-2017

    English singer JB Gill reads this story about a sea merchant and his trusty parrot, whose only wish is to fly free.

  • Ep 22

    22.Vir Das Reads The Sea Hare

    10-11-2017

    Bollywood 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.

  • Ep 23

    23.The Magpie And The Fox

    2.0
    03-11-2017

    A greedy fox is no match for a cunning magpie in this classic Irish folk tale.

  • Ep 24

    24.The Magic Garden Of The Poor

    03-11-2017

    A farmer, shepherd and student set out to help the poor with the help of a group birds in this magical tale.

  • Ep 25

    25.The Dove

    03-11-2017

    A naughty prince gets in trouble for knocking over an old woman’s pot of beans. Thankfully, his magical beloved is on hand to help.

  • Ep 26

    26.The Book Of Spells

    03-11-2017

    A wise man who has read every book and speaks every language heals a king, but jealous forces are at play in this mystical story.

  • Ep 27

    27.The Wicked Woman

    03-11-2017

    While the men leave their tribe to go hunting, a wicked woman hatches a plan to steal their children.

  • Ep 28

    28.Judge Rabbit

    03-11-2017

    When 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.

  • Ep 29

    29.The Twelve Brothers

    03-11-2017

    Envy turns eleven brothers against their father's favourite son, but when a drought hits, fate brings the family back together.

  • Ep 30

    30.Lenay Chantelle Reads The Hogs In The Mud

    03-11-2017

    Singer Lenay Chantelle reads this classic story of a crafty man who is always coming up with new ways to trick wealthy travellers.

  • Ep 31

    31.Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Reads The Tiger’s Mistake

    03-11-2017

    All 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.

  • Ep 32

    32.Binky Felstead Reads The Dragon and the Shoemaker

    30-10-2017

    Television star Binky Felstead reads the classic story about a shoemaker's apprentice who sets out to defeat a mighty dragon.

  • Ep 33

    33.The Orphan And The Man In The Moon

    30-10-2017

    In this folk tale a mysterious man from the moon comes to the help of a poor orphan boy.

  • Ep 34

    34.The Lazy Son

    30-10-2017

    A lazy son learns to be more like his hardworking brother when he spends his father’s money and ends up sleeping with the pigs.

  • Ep 35

    35.The Fox And The Blanket

    30-10-2017

    Two 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!

  • Ep 36

    36.The Boy Who Cried Wolf

    30-10-2017

    Discover the classic tale of a shepherd boy who raised false alarm one too many times.

  • Ep 37

    37.The Monkey Builder

    30-10-2017

    Watch this story of a mischievous monkey builder with a big appetite.

  • Ep 38

    38.Mehreen Syed Reads The Lost Ring

    30-10-2017

    Pakistani model and actress Mehreen Syed reads this classic story and discovers how a king gets back his bride’s lost ring.

  • Ep 39

    39.Ivet Lalova-Collio Reads The Girl Who Stopped Winter

    30-10-2017

    Bulgarian athlete Ivet Lalova-Collio reads this classic story about a girl and her fight to bring back spring.

  • Ep 40

    40.Jamal Gaddafi Reads How The Heron Got The Bend In Its Neck

    30-10-2017

    What happens when a heron gets in the way of a hungry jackal? Kenyan TV presenter Jamal Gaddafi finds out in this classic tale.

  • Ep 41

    41.Amy Willerton Reads The Three Roses

    25-10-2017

    British model Amy Willerton tells the story of how three roses led a young girl to befriend a beast.

  • Ep 42

    42.Daniela Andrade Reads Diamonds and Snakes

    25-10-2017

    Canadian singer Daniela Andrade reads this classic tale of two sisters who have very different encounters with a fairy.

  • Ep 43

    43.Thapelo Mokoena Reads The Mice, The Cat And The Bell

    25-10-2017

    Some clever mice try to deal with a new cat in this classic tale, read by South African actor and presenter Thapelo Mokoena.

  • Ep 44

    44.Dawn Richard Reads The Mantis And The Ostrich

    25-10-2017

    American singer-songwriter Dawn Richard reads this classic Namibian tale about a clever mantis.

  • Ep 45

    45.Edith Bowman Reads The Giant And The Hairpin

    25-10-2017

    Watch and listen as UK radio DJ Edith Bowman reads the story of how one little girl takes on a hungry giant.

  • Ep 46

    46.Alyssa Sutherland Reads The Golden Swan

    25-10-2017

    A 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.

  • Ep 47

    47.Dougy Mandagi Reads The Emperor And The Peach

    25-10-2017

    Temper Trap singer Dougy Mandagi reads this story of a bored emperor who gets a surprise in the middle of winter.

  • Ep 48

    48.Cathy Zimmermann Reads The Enchanted Cat

    25-10-2017

    Austrian presenter Cathy Zimmermann reads the magical story of an evil empress and a cat’s lucky escape.

  • Ep 49

    49.Kimberly Wyatt Reads The Snake Bride

    25-10-2017

    A daughter learns to take her mother’s advice in this magical story from Bhutan, read by American singer Kimberly Wyatt.

  • Ep 50

    50.The Lost Bean

    21-11-2017

    When no one will help a sparrow find her missing breakfast an ant finds a way to convince the king.

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