Best of Aardman's Christmas Collection

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  • 2003
  • 1 Season

Best of Aardman's Christmas Collection is a delightful animated series from Aardman Animations that features some of their best and most beloved Christmas-themed short films. Aardman Animations is a British animation studio that has been creating entertaining and innovative animation for over 30 years. The series is perfect for families, animation enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dose of holiday cheer.

The episodes in the series are all short films that range in length from around two minutes to fifteen minutes. Each episode tells a unique story but they all share some common elements, like the distinctive Aardman animation style and a focus on heart-warming and humorous holiday themes.

One of the highlights of the series is the beloved character Shaun the Sheep. In one episode, "Shaun the Sheep: We Wish Ewe a Merry Christmas," the mischievous sheep finds himself in charge of organizing the farm's Christmas festivities. Naturally, things don't go exactly as planned, but Shaun and his woolly friends manage to have a memorable and heart-warming holiday celebration.

Another episode that is sure to delight viewers of all ages is "Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death." This episode features the duo baking bread and solving a mystery at the same time. As always, Wallace's hare-brained inventions and Gromit's silent expressions provide plenty of laughs, while the beautiful stop-motion animation brings the story to life.

The series also features some lesser-known but equally entertaining stories. In "Morph's Christmas Adventure," the lovable clay character Morph sets off on a holiday adventure to deliver a Christmas card to his friend, Chas. Along the way, he meets new friends, faces a series of challenges, and has plenty of fun. The episode is a heart-warming tale that will leave viewers feeling merry and bright.

Another standout episode is "Creature Comforts: Merry Christmas Everyone!" In this episode, various British animals are interviewed about their holiday experiences, providing a humorous look at the various traditions and customs that make the holiday season so special. The episode is sure to make viewers smile and chuckle, and it's a great reminder of the joy and laughter that the holidays can bring.

Overall, Best of Aardman's Christmas Collection is a wonderful series that captures the spirit of the holiday season in a unique and heart-warming way. The series is filled with memorable characters, beautiful animation, and plenty of laughs and feel-good moments. Whether you're a fan of Aardman Animations, love Christmas-themed films, or just want to escape into a world of festive cheer, this series is well worth watching.

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We Wish Ewe a Merry Christmas
7. We Wish Ewe a Merry Christmas
April 28, 2003
Shaun discovers that the Farmer will be spending Christmas Day alone. The animals work through the night festooning the farmhouse with decorations so that the Farmer wakes up to the most magical Christmas he has ever experienced.
Snowed In
6. Snowed In
April 28, 2003
Shaun and his chums awake to find the farm covered in snow. But while the sheep are enjoying themselves having a massive snowball fight they are all unaware that the Farmer is snowed inside the farmhouse and trying desperately to escape.
A Christmas Cardomatic
5. A Christmas Cardomatic
April 28, 2003
It's nearly Christmas and Wallace is getting into the festive spirit. He's decided to make some "tasteful" Christmas cards with the help of Gromit, lots of glitter and his brand new card-making machine. But Wallace is so carried away by the resulting masterpiece that he fails to notice the extraordinary scene unfolding in the garden.
Merry Christmas Everybody
4. Merry Christmas Everybody
April 28, 2003
How do hamsters cope with indigestion? Why do dogs hate wearing Christmas hats? What happens when a partridge is chased out of its pear tree, and why do corgis find Christmas unbearably emotional? Join in the festive fun with our furry friends.
Merry Christmas
3. Merry Christmas
April 28, 2003
Why does a guide dog pursue a caretaker, and what do reindeer think of Santa? Why do hamsters dread chemistry sets, and what do mice think of mince pies? Christmas is for all animals not just for dogs!
Timmy's Christmas Surprise
2. Timmy's Christmas Surprise
April 28, 2003
It's Christmas Eve at the Timmy Time Nursery. When a blizzard suddenly sets in Timmy and his friends have an unexpected sleepover - and a big Christmas Surprise!
A Close Shave
1. A Close Shave
April 28, 2003
Love blossoms in the course of Wallace and Gromit's latest business, the Wash 'n' Go Windowcleaning Service, when they are called out to clean the windows of the attractive Wendolene Ramsbottom. Little do they know that a lamb, Shaun is hiding in their house after escaping from the clutches of evil sheep rustlers. Preston, the monstrous dog-butler who lives with Wendolene hatches a plot to steal the blueprints for Wallace's latest invention, the Knitomatic machine. Preston adds a mincing device to the washing, shearing and knitting contraptions and schemes to install the new contraption in his dog-food factory. Gromit is on the trail, but before he can alert the love-struck Wallace to these dastardly plans he is framed by Preston and receives a life sentence for sheep abductions. Will this be the end of one of one of the most successful comic partnerships of all time, or will Wallace succeed in his attempt to save Gromit and bring the real culprit to justice?
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  • Premiere Date
    April 28, 2003