Shell Bedtime Stories (2017)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 2017-10-17
Last Air Date: 2017-11-21
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 50
Top Cast
- Kimberly Wyatt as N/A
- Cathy Zimmermann as N/A
Seasons
Season 1 (2017)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Pixie Lott Reads The Hare And The Tortoise
UK singer Pixie Lott reads this classic tale and discovers that sometimes slow and steady wins the race.
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Ep. 2: Yemi Alade Reads The Lion And The Mouse
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade reads the tale of how a tiny mouse ended up saving the life of a mighty lion.
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Ep. 3: Steve Aoki Reads The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse
American DJ Steve Aoki reads this classic story and finds out the value of the simple life.
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Ep. 4: The Fox and the Crow
A fox tries to use flattery to take a crow’s cheese for himself.
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Ep. 5: The Rabbit and the Fox
Tired of working in the field, a lazy rabbit ends up stuck in a well. Will the fox help him out?
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Ep. 6: The Sandalwood Princess
The daughter of a poor family sets out to marry the Emperor’s son with the help of some sandalwood in this magical tale.
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Ep. 7: The Crafty Jackal
A jackal looks set to become a lion’s next meal, but he has a trick in mind in this classic tale.
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Ep. 8: The Turtle and the Monkey
A turtle and a monkey’s attempts to grow banana trees leads to a quarrel in the jungle in this classic story.
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Ep. 9: The Clever Rooster
Can a fox outsmart a rooster? In this story one animal gets caught in their own trap.
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Ep. 10: The Pea Emperor
Can a young man answer nine riddles and convince a king he really is the Pea Emperor?
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Ep. 11: The Rolling Rice Balls
When an old man’s lunch makes an escape it leads to adventure in this Japanese folktale.
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Ep. 12: Patoranking Reads The Rich Troll
Can three brothers trick the evil troll terrorising their village? Nigerian singer Patoranking finds out in this classic tale.
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Ep. 13: Aston Merygold Reads The Two Foxes
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.
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Ep. 14: The Scared Hunters
A father and son set off into the woods to go hunting. But what if the forest is haunted?
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Ep. 15: The Wise Student
A young student is tired of being poor and hatches a plan to become rich. Discover how in this folk tale.
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Ep. 16: The Lame Dog
A princess marries a lame dog with a true heart in this classic tale.
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Ep. 17: The Swan Queen
A prince who has never loved before meets a beautiful swan queen in this old folk story.
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Ep. 18: The Man Who Turned the Earth to Gold
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.
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Ep. 19: The Miser And The Judge
When two farmers find a bag of cold coins, a judge must decide who to return the money bag back to.
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Ep. 20: The Forbidden Chamber
No overview for this episode.
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Ep. 21: JB Gill Reads The Merchant And The Parrot
English singer JB Gill reads this story about a sea merchant and his trusty parrot, whose only wish is to fly free.
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Ep. 22: Vir Das Reads The Sea Hare
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.
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Ep. 23: The Magpie And The Fox
A greedy fox is no match for a cunning magpie in this classic Irish folk tale.
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Ep. 24: The Magic Garden Of The Poor
A farmer, shepherd and student set out to help the poor with the help of a group birds in this magical tale.
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Ep. 25: The Dove
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.
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Ep. 26: The Book Of Spells
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.
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Ep. 27: The Wicked Woman
While the men leave their tribe to go hunting, a wicked woman hatches a plan to steal their children.
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Ep. 28: Judge Rabbit
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.
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Ep. 29: The Twelve Brothers
Envy turns eleven brothers against their father's favourite son, but when a drought hits, fate brings the family back together.
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Ep. 30: Lenay Chantelle Reads The Hogs In The Mud
Singer Lenay Chantelle reads this classic story of a crafty man who is always coming up with new ways to trick wealthy travellers.
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Ep. 31: Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Reads The Tiger’s Mistake
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.
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Ep. 32: Binky Felstead Reads The Dragon and the Shoemaker
Television star Binky Felstead reads the classic story about a shoemaker's apprentice who sets out to defeat a mighty dragon.
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Ep. 33: The Orphan And The Man In The Moon
In this folk tale a mysterious man from the moon comes to the help of a poor orphan boy.
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Ep. 34: The Lazy Son
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.
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Ep. 35: The Fox And The Blanket
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!
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Ep. 36: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Discover the classic tale of a shepherd boy who raised false alarm one too many times.
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Ep. 37: The Monkey Builder
Watch this story of a mischievous monkey builder with a big appetite.
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Ep. 38: Mehreen Syed Reads The Lost Ring
Pakistani model and actress Mehreen Syed reads this classic story and discovers how a king gets back his bride’s lost ring.
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Ep. 39: Ivet Lalova-Collio Reads The Girl Who Stopped Winter
Bulgarian athlete Ivet Lalova-Collio reads this classic story about a girl and her fight to bring back spring.
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Ep. 40: Jamal Gaddafi Reads How The Heron Got The Bend In Its Neck
What happens when a heron gets in the way of a hungry jackal? Kenyan TV presenter Jamal Gaddafi finds out in this classic tale.
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Ep. 41: Amy Willerton Reads The Three Roses
British model Amy Willerton tells the story of how three roses led a young girl to befriend a beast.
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Ep. 42: Daniela Andrade Reads Diamonds and Snakes
Canadian singer Daniela Andrade reads this classic tale of two sisters who have very different encounters with a fairy.
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Ep. 43: Thapelo Mokoena Reads The Mice, The Cat And The Bell
Some clever mice try to deal with a new cat in this classic tale, read by South African actor and presenter Thapelo Mokoena.
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Ep. 44: Dawn Richard Reads The Mantis And The Ostrich
American singer-songwriter Dawn Richard reads this classic Namibian tale about a clever mantis.
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Ep. 45: Edith Bowman Reads The Giant And The Hairpin
Watch and listen as UK radio DJ Edith Bowman reads the story of how one little girl takes on a hungry giant.
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Ep. 46: Alyssa Sutherland Reads The Golden Swan
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.
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Ep. 47: Dougy Mandagi Reads The Emperor And The Peach
Temper Trap singer Dougy Mandagi reads this story of a bored emperor who gets a surprise in the middle of winter.
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Ep. 48: Cathy Zimmermann Reads The Enchanted Cat
Austrian presenter Cathy Zimmermann reads the magical story of an evil empress and a cat’s lucky escape.
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Ep. 49: Kimberly Wyatt Reads The Snake Bride
A daughter learns to take her mother’s advice in this magical story from Bhutan, read by American singer Kimberly Wyatt.
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Ep. 50: The Lost Bean
When no one will help a sparrow find her missing breakfast an ant finds a way to convince the king.
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