Shaun the Sheep

170 x 7’ & 2 x 30’, 36 x 1’ - Series / Special / Stop Motion - 2007 – Now

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.

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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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