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1: The Jackal and the Drum | Happy Tent Tales

1: The Jackal and the Drum | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'32''

Jackal hears a rhythmic drumming sound and goes to seek out where it is coming from.

10: Henny Penny | Happy Tent Tales

10: Henny Penny | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'48''

When an acorn fell on Henny Penny's head she thought the sky was falling in and decided she must tell the King.

11: The Golden Harp | Happy Tent Tales

11: The Golden Harp | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'22''

Three travellers knock on the door of a Welshman singing alone in his house and find him warm and welcoming.

12: The Eagle and the Wren | Happy Tent Tales

12: The Eagle and the Wren | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'39''

Watched by the highland cow and a stag, the golden eagle, wren, grouse and other highland birds compete to see who can fly high...

13: Lion and the Jackal | Happy Tent Tales

13: Lion and the Jackal | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'45''

When the mighty lion discovers the jackal has stolen his food, he lies in wait for the thief in a deep gorge.

14: The Fox and Crow | Happy Tent Tales

14: The Fox and Crow | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'24''

Crafty Fox spies Crow with a tasty piece of cheese, and devises a clever plan to use the crow's love of singing to take the cheese fo...

15: The Talkative Tortoise | Happy Tent Tales

15: The Talkative Tortoise | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'45''

When their watering holes dry up, two geese and a very talkative tortoise have a plan to find a new home with plenty of water, ...

16: The Hippopotamus and the Tortoise | Happy Tent Tales

16: The Hippopotamus and the Tortoise | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'31''

The hippopotamus keeps his name a secret, but when a clever tortoise discovers the name the hippo finds himself up t...

17: The Great Big Turnip | Happy Tent Tales

17: The Great Big Turnip | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'22''

A farmer grows a turnip so gigantic she has to enlist the help of her husband, horse, dog, cat and a mouse to try and pull it fro...

18: The Lion, the Jackal and the Bull | Happy Tent Tales

18: The Lion, the Jackal and the Bull | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'22''

Lion and Jackal are the best of friends until Bull arrives. Lion is thrilled to meet someone as loud as him. A new f...

19: The Piper and Puca | Happy Tent Tales

19: The Piper and Puca | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'17''

A young piper is whisked away to a fairy island by the magical Puca who orders him to play for the fairies.

2: Beetle and the Rat | Happy Tent Tales

2: Beetle and the Rat | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'40''

The rat was sure he moved faster than the beetle so when Parrot suggested a race he was convinced he would win.

20: How Anansi got long legs | Happy Tent Tales

20: How Anansi got long legs | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'38''

Anansi the spider accepted eight different invitations to dine. To get to all eight proved a stretch too far!

3: Three Billy Goats Gruff | Happy Tent Tales

3: Three Billy Goats Gruff | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'48''

Three Billy Goats Gruff longed to cross a bridge to graze on a lush meadow beyond, but a big bad troll who liked to eat goat li...

4: The Singing Mermaids | Happy Tent Tales

4: The Singing Mermaids | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'33''

A lady who loved to sing lived in a small village on the Cornish coast and always sang alone. Until one day she was walking on the...

5: Mice and Elephants | Happy Tent Tales

5: Mice and Elephants | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'32''

A family of mice are in danger of being trampled by an elephant herd until a wise old mouse and the Elephant Queen talk, and agree, ...

6: Frog in the Well | Happy Tent Tales

6: Frog in the Well | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'45''

A frog lived alone at the bottom of a deep dark well until a tiny sparrow flew him up high to see the world above.

7: The Magic Cow | Happy Tent Tales

7: The Magic Cow | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'22''

A young farm boy has a very special magic cow which catches the eye of two naughty trolls who plan to steal the cow.

8: The Giant’s Causeway | Happy Tent Tales

8: The Giant’s Causeway | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'44''

A giant from Scotland decides to cross the sea to Ireland but comes face to face with an Irish giant determined the Scottish...

9: The Sun and the Wind | Happy Tent Tales

9: The Sun and the Wind | Happy Tent Tales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2018 | 7'30''

The wind and the sun have a competition to see who is strongest. The challenge is to see who can remove the coats from the backs o...

A Trip to the Stars | Magic Hands

A Trip to the Stars | Magic Hands

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 5'06''

In Gareth Lancaster's Sailing out to Space, Simon explores the planets that make up the universe.

Another World! | Magic Hands

Another World! | Magic Hands

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 4'57''

In Robert Louis Stevenson's The Land of Storybooks, Aimee is transported to a faraway land by her book.

Deforestation and palm oil | Seven Worlds, One Planet

Deforestation and palm oil | Seven Worlds, One Planet

English Literature | BBC One | 2019 | 2'07''

David Attenborough discusses palm oil plantations in Borneo.

Fly, Fly Away | Magic Hands

Fly, Fly Away | Magic Hands

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 5'04''

Simon meets a rather nervous kite who is afraid of flying in Katharine Pyle's The Little Kite Who Learnt to Fly.

Fruity Fun! | Magic Hands

Fruity Fun! | Magic Hands

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 5'06''

Aimee makes a visit to the zoo where she meets a famous monkey in Judie Eberhardt's The Monkey at the Zoo.

Growing Up | Magic Hands

Growing Up | Magic Hands

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 5'10''

Donna explores all the exciting jobs she could have in Grace Andreacchi's When I Grow Up.

Here Comes the Sun | Magic Hands

Here Comes the Sun | Magic Hands

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 5'01''

Donna wonders where the sun goes at night in Gareth Lancaster's The Sun.

Home Sweet Home | Magic Hands

Home Sweet Home | Magic Hands

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 4'54''

In James Carter's Home Maker, Donna looks at all the things that make up planet Earth.

I Am Brave! | Magic Hands

I Am Brave! | Magic Hands

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 5'08''

In Maya Angelou's Life Doesn't Frighten Me, Donna stands up to things that are a little bit scary!

I Don’t Want to Go to Bed | Magic Hands

I Don’t Want to Go to Bed | Magic Hands

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 5'00''

Ashley's toys spring to life in Robert Louis Stevenson's The Land of Counterpane.

I Love Reading! | Magic Hands

I Love Reading! | Magic Hands

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 5'07''

Donna picks up a book and meets several magical characters in Grace Andreacchi's Books.

It’s a Colourful World | Magic Hands

It’s a Colourful World | Magic Hands

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 4'54''

Ashley explores the many colours of the world in Christina Rossetti's What Is Pink?

Looking After Animals | Magic Hands

Looking After Animals | Magic Hands

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 4'52''

Ashley learns that animals need to be treated well in Kindness to Animals.

My Favourite Toy | Magic Hands

My Favourite Toy | Magic Hands

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 4'52''

Aimee loses her favourite doll in Charles Kingsley's Little Doll.

My Friendly Shadow | Magic Hands

My Friendly Shadow | Magic Hands

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 4'50''

Ashley has lots of fun with his shadow in Robert Louis Stevenson's My Shadow.

My Friends and Me | Magic Hands

My Friends and Me | Magic Hands

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 5'03''

Donna meets a princess who likes to make up her own rules in Roger Stevens's I Am a Princess.

My Mischievous Pup | Magic Hands

My Mischievous Pup | Magic Hands

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 4'50''

Ashley battles with his dog in Kenn Nesbitt's My Dog Ate My Homework.

S1E1: Jack and the Beanstalk | Tellytales

S1E1: Jack and the Beanstalk | Tellytales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2009 | 9'26''

The English tale in which Jack sells the family cow for some magic beans.

S1E10: The Magic Porridge | Tellytales

S1E10: The Magic Porridge | Tellytales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2009 | 9'34''

Featuring a Russian tale about Lilya and the squirrel boy.

S1E10: The Pot of Gold | Old Jack’s Boat

S1E10: The Pot of Gold | Old Jack’s Boat

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 14'16''

Emily wants a rainbow to shine over Staithes. Jack recalls the time that he and Salty set off to find the end of the rainbow.

S1E11: The Baby Bunyip | Tellytales

S1E11: The Baby Bunyip | Tellytales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2009 | 9'24''

Featuring a traditional Aboriginal tale from Australia.

S1E11: The Tap and the Plug | Old Jack’s Boat

S1E11: The Tap and the Plug | Old Jack’s Boat

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 13'59''

Sam is trying to put a sign up on the beach at low tide. Jack remembers the story of the day the tide went out - and didn...

S1E12: The Golden Duck | Tellytales

S1E12: The Golden Duck | Tellytales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2009 | 9'30''

Featuring a traditional Polish story about a shoemaker.

S1E12: The Lost Penguin | Old Jack’s Boat

S1E12: The Lost Penguin | Old Jack’s Boat

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 14'09''

Emily's ice-cream maker has broken and she can't sell any ice creams. Jack tells a story about the day Salty wanted an ice cu...

S1E13: King Neptune’s Shell | Old Jack’s Boat

S1E13: King Neptune’s Shell | Old Jack’s Boat

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 14'11''

Ernie is very hungry, but cannot find anything to eat and Old Jack recalls the tale of the magic shell that made food.

S1E13: The Palace of the Seals | Tellytales

S1E13: The Palace of the Seals | Tellytales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2009 | 9'07''

Featuring a tale from the coast of North Scotland.

S1E14: Old Seadog’s Treasure | Old Jack’s Boat

S1E14: Old Seadog’s Treasure | Old Jack’s Boat

English Literature | CBeebies | 2013 | 14'01''

Old Jack recalls the time that he needed sunshine to help find some treasure.

S1E14: The Woodcarver and the Princess | Tellytales

S1E14: The Woodcarver and the Princess | Tellytales

English Literature | CBeebies | 2009 | 9'28''

Beautiful princess Endah receives some precious gifts and has to choose her favourite one.

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