Shell Bedtime Stories - Season 1
1 - Pixie Lott Reads The Hare And The Tortoise
Air Date: October 17, 2017
UK 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
Air Date: October 17, 2017
Nigerian 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
Air Date: October 25, 2017
American DJ Steve Aoki reads this classic story and finds out the value of the simple life.
4 - The Fox and the Crow
Air Date: November 21, 2017
A fox tries to use flattery to take a crow’s cheese for himself.
5 - The Rabbit and the Fox
Air Date: November 21, 2017
Tired of working in the field, a lazy rabbit ends up stuck in a well. Will the fox help him out?
6 - The Sandalwood Princess
Air Date: November 21, 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.
7 - The Crafty Jackal
Air Date: November 21, 2017
A 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
Air Date: November 21, 2017
A 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
Air Date: November 21, 2017
Can a fox outsmart a rooster? In this story one animal gets caught in their own trap.
10 - The Pea Emperor
Air Date: November 21, 2017
Can a young man answer nine riddles and convince a king he really is the Pea Emperor?
11 - The Rolling Rice Balls
Air Date: November 21, 2017
When an old man’s lunch makes an escape it leads to adventure in this Japanese folktale.
12 - Patoranking Reads The Rich Troll
Air Date: November 21, 2017
Can 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
Air Date: November 10, 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.
14 - The Scared Hunters
Air Date: November 10, 2017
A father and son set off into the woods to go hunting. But what if the forest is haunted?
15 - The Wise Student
Air Date: November 10, 2017
A young student is tired of being poor and hatches a plan to become rich. Discover how in this folk tale.
16 - The Lame Dog
Air Date: November 10, 2017
A princess marries a lame dog with a true heart in this classic tale.
17 - The Swan Queen
Air Date: November 10, 2017
A 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
Air Date: November 10, 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.
19 - The Miser And The Judge
Air Date: November 10, 2017
When two farmers find a bag of cold coins, a judge must decide who to return the money bag back to.
20 - The Forbidden Chamber
Air Date: November 10, 2017
21 - JB Gill Reads The Merchant And The Parrot
Air Date: November 10, 2017
English 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
Air Date: November 10, 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.
23 - The Magpie And The Fox
Air Date: November 3, 2017
A greedy fox is no match for a cunning magpie in this classic Irish folk tale.
24 - The Magic Garden Of The Poor
Air Date: November 3, 2017
A farmer, shepherd and student set out to help the poor with the help of a group birds in this magical tale.
25 - The Dove
Air Date: November 3, 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.
26 - The Book Of Spells
Air Date: November 3, 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.
27 - The Wicked Woman
Air Date: November 3, 2017
While the men leave their tribe to go hunting, a wicked woman hatches a plan to steal their children.
28 - Judge Rabbit
Air Date: November 3, 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.
29 - The Twelve Brothers
Air Date: November 3, 2017
Envy 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
Air Date: November 3, 2017
Singer 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
Air Date: November 3, 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.
32 - Binky Felstead Reads The Dragon and the Shoemaker
Air Date: October 30, 2017
Television 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
Air Date: October 30, 2017
In this folk tale a mysterious man from the moon comes to the help of a poor orphan boy.
34 - The Lazy Son
Air Date: October 30, 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.
35 - The Fox And The Blanket
Air Date: October 30, 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!
36 - The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Air Date: October 30, 2017
Discover the classic tale of a shepherd boy who raised false alarm one too many times.
37 - The Monkey Builder
Air Date: October 30, 2017
Watch this story of a mischievous monkey builder with a big appetite.
38 - Mehreen Syed Reads The Lost Ring
Air Date: October 30, 2017
Pakistani 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
Air Date: October 30, 2017
Bulgarian 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
Air Date: October 30, 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.
41 - Amy Willerton Reads The Three Roses
Air Date: October 25, 2017
British 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
Air Date: October 25, 2017
Canadian 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
Air Date: October 25, 2017
Some 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
Air Date: October 25, 2017
American singer-songwriter Dawn Richard reads this classic Namibian tale about a clever mantis.
45 - Edith Bowman Reads The Giant And The Hairpin
Air Date: October 25, 2017
Watch 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
Air Date: October 25, 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.
47 - Dougy Mandagi Reads The Emperor And The Peach
Air Date: October 25, 2017
Temper 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
Air Date: October 25, 2017
Austrian presenter Cathy Zimmermann reads the magical story of an evil empress and a cat’s lucky escape.
49 - Kimberly Wyatt Reads The Snake Bride
Air Date: October 25, 2017
A daughter learns to take her mother’s advice in this magical story from Bhutan, read by American singer Kimberly Wyatt.
50 - The Lost Bean
Air Date: November 21, 2017
When no one will help a sparrow find her missing breakfast an ant finds a way to convince the king.