Oct 17, 2017
UK singer Pixie Lott reads this classic tale and discovers that sometimes slow and steady wins the race.
Shell Bedtime Stories
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.
Season 1 Episodes
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Oct 17, 2017
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade reads the tale of how a tiny mouse ended up saving the life of a mighty lion.
Oct 25, 2017
American DJ Steve Aoki reads this classic story and finds out the value of the simple life.
Nov 21, 2017
A fox tries to use flattery to take a crow’s cheese for himself.
Nov 21, 2017
Tired of working in the field, a lazy rabbit ends up stuck in a well. Will the fox help him out?
Nov 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.
Nov 21, 2017
A jackal looks set to become a lion’s next meal, but he has a trick in mind in this classic tale.
Nov 21, 2017
A turtle and a monkey’s attempts to grow banana trees leads to a quarrel in the jungle in this classic story.
Nov 21, 2017
Can a fox outsmart a rooster? In this story one animal gets caught in their own trap.
Nov 21, 2017
Can a young man answer nine riddles and convince a king he really is the Pea Emperor?
Nov 21, 2017
When an old man’s lunch makes an escape it leads to adventure in this Japanese folktale.
Nov 21, 2017
Can three brothers trick the evil troll terrorising their village? Nigerian singer Patoranking finds out in this classic tale.
Nov 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.
Nov 10, 2017
A father and son set off into the woods to go hunting. But what if the forest is haunted?
Nov 10, 2017
A young student is tired of being poor and hatches a plan to become rich. Discover how in this folk tale.
Nov 10, 2017
A princess marries a lame dog with a true heart in this classic tale.
Nov 10, 2017
A prince who has never loved before meets a beautiful swan queen in this old folk story.
Nov 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.
Nov 10, 2017
When two farmers find a bag of cold coins, a judge must decide who to return the money bag back to.
Nov 10, 2017
Nov 10, 2017
English singer JB Gill reads this story about a sea merchant and his trusty parrot, whose only wish is to fly free.
Nov 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.
Nov 3, 2017
A greedy fox is no match for a cunning magpie in this classic Irish folk tale.
Nov 3, 2017
A farmer, shepherd and student set out to help the poor with the help of a group birds in this magical tale.
Nov 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.
Nov 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.
Nov 3, 2017
While the men leave their tribe to go hunting, a wicked woman hatches a plan to steal their children.
Nov 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.
Nov 3, 2017
Envy turns eleven brothers against their father's favourite son, but when a drought hits, fate brings the family back together.
Nov 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.
Nov 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.
Oct 30, 2017
Television star Binky Felstead reads the classic story about a shoemaker's apprentice who sets out to defeat a mighty dragon.
Oct 30, 2017
In this folk tale a mysterious man from the moon comes to the help of a poor orphan boy.
Oct 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.
Oct 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!
Oct 30, 2017
Discover the classic tale of a shepherd boy who raised false alarm one too many times.
Oct 30, 2017
Watch this story of a mischievous monkey builder with a big appetite.
Oct 30, 2017
Pakistani model and actress Mehreen Syed reads this classic story and discovers how a king gets back his bride’s lost ring.
Oct 30, 2017
Bulgarian athlete Ivet Lalova-Collio reads this classic story about a girl and her fight to bring back spring.
Oct 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.
Oct 25, 2017
British model Amy Willerton tells the story of how three roses led a young girl to befriend a beast.
Oct 25, 2017
Canadian singer Daniela Andrade reads this classic tale of two sisters who have very different encounters with a fairy.
Oct 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.
Oct 25, 2017
American singer-songwriter Dawn Richard reads this classic Namibian tale about a clever mantis.
Oct 25, 2017
Watch and listen as UK radio DJ Edith Bowman reads the story of how one little girl takes on a hungry giant.
Oct 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.
Oct 25, 2017
Temper Trap singer Dougy Mandagi reads this story of a bored emperor who gets a surprise in the middle of winter.
Oct 25, 2017
Austrian presenter Cathy Zimmermann reads the magical story of an evil empress and a cat’s lucky escape.
Oct 25, 2017
A daughter learns to take her mother’s advice in this magical story from Bhutan, read by American singer Kimberly Wyatt.
Nov 21, 2017
When no one will help a sparrow find her missing breakfast an ant finds a way to convince the king.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Shell Bedtime Stories Season 1 premiere?
Shell Bedtime Stories Season 1 premiered on October 17, 2017.
How many episodes are in Shell Bedtime Stories Season 1?
Shell Bedtime Stories Season 1 has 50 episodes.
What is the first episode of Shell Bedtime Stories Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Pixie Lott Reads The Hare And The Tortoise". It aired on October 17, 2017.
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