Shellan Ellen is an award nominated*, primary school education series created by Yn Skimmee Gaelgagh. Across the series the curious little bee, Ellen, visits places around the island to get behind the scenes and see how things work.
Shellen Ellen visits a farm in Episode to meet sheepdog, Jet, and watch her herd. She follows the journey of water from the hills to the waterworks in Episode 2. She visits the Life Boat station in Episode 3 and gets to go out on a training run! Finally, in Episode 4, Shellan Ellen discovers how bread is made by following the journey of wheat from the field through the mill and bakery to the table.
Subtitles are available in Manx, English, and Irish by pressing the 'CC' button. To choose between languages go to the video settings (the gear icon) and within the subtitle settings choose either English for Manx subtitles, English (United Kingdom) for English subtitles, or Irish for Irish subtitles.
* Shellan Ellan was nominated for a prestigious Torc award at the Celtic Media Festival in Cardiff in 2024.
EPISODE 1: SHELLAN ELLEN EC Y VALLEY
In the first ever episode of Shellan Ellen she heads to the farm to meet sheep dog, Jet, and learns all about herding the sheep.
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Printable colouring-in sheets.
EPISODE 2: SHELLAN ELLEN EC NY HOBBRAGHYN USHTEY
In this episode of Shellan Ellen she heads to the waterworks to see how our water gets cleaned.
EPISODE 3: SHELLAN ELLEN EC STASHOON Y VAATEY SAUAILLAGH
In this episode of Shellan Ellen she heads to the lifeboat station in Peel to see how they prepare to save lives at sea.
EPISODE 4: SHELLAN ELLAN EC Y THIE-FUINEE
In this final episode of Shellan Ellen she heads to both the flour mill and the bakery to see how bread is made.