Shaun the Sheep
Since his first appearance in Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave, Shaun the Sheep has become a global superstar, whose TV adventures are enjoyed in 170 territories. He has a huge following on social media, with over 5 million Facebook fans and 1.7 billion views on YouTube. He’s also appeared on the big screen in two acclaimed feature films.
Shaun’s adventures on Mossy Bottom Farm can be enjoyed across 6 series. During the Christmas period of 2015, Shaun and the Flock starred in their first half-hour TV special, The Farmer’s Llamas, and in December 2021 another festive half-hour special – Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas – airs across the globe on TV and streaming services.
Formats
There are six series of Shaun the Sheep. The most recent - Shaun the Sheep: Adventures from Mossy Bottom – combines the slapstick humour fans love with contemporary themes, as well as some extra characters. The series sees the flock undertake some hilarious and mad-cap missions: a teddy bear heist, a pumpkin patrol (against an army made up of garden snails) and even a pizza delivery service. Shaun’s adventures to date total 170, 7-minute episodes, since series 1 premiered on BBC One in 2007.
- 2008
British Animation Awards
Winner- Best Children's Series
- Children's Choice
- 2010
BAFTA Children's Awards
Winner- Best Children's Animation
- 2010
International Emmy Awards
Winner- Children and Young People
- 2010
British Animation Awards
Winner- Best Children's TV Series
- 2011
Kidscreen
Winner- Best Kids Series
- Best Animation
- Best Design
- Viewer's Choice
- 2014
BAFTA Children's Awards
Winner- Best Children's Animation
- 2015
BAFTA Children's Awards
Nominated- Best Children's Animation
- 2016
International Emmy Kids Awards
Winner- Kids: Animation (The Farmer's Llamas)
- 2016
BAFTA Children's Awards
Nominated- Animation (The Farmer's Llamas)
- 2017
BAFTA Children's Awards
Nominated- Animation
- 2017
Kidscreen
Winner- Programming Kids Category - Best in Class (The Farmer's Llamas)
- 2018
British Animation Awards
Nominated- Best Children's Series
- 2020
British Animation Awards
Winner- Children's Choice (Adventures from Mossy Bottom)
Nominated- Series (Adventures from Mossy Bottom)
- Writer (Adventures from Mossy Bottom)
- 2021
International Emmy Kids Awards
Winner- Kids: Animation (Adventures from Mossy Bottom)
- 2022
Annie Awards
Nominated- Best FX - TV/Media (The Flight Before Christmas)
- 2022
RTS West of England
Nominated- Animation (The Flight Before Christmas)
- 2022
International Emmy Kids Awards
Winner- Kids Animation (The Flight Before Christmas)
- 2022
BAFTA Children & Young People Awards
Nominated- Director (Steve Cox - The Flight Before Christmas)
- 2023
Broadcast Awards
Nominated- Best Children's Programme (The Flight Before Christmas)
- 2023
Kidscreen
Winner- Best Animation
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