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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Shaunsheep - The Untold Story

Wallace’s dog Gromit was nearly a cat, reveals creator as Aardman turns 50

Nick Park began modelling the character as a feline, before finding it too difficult and changing him to a dog

The Guardian - UK

Fans of Wallace and Gromit could take home their own piece of Aardman history – here’s how

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The Independent UK

Original Wallace and Gromit puppets head to auction for Aardman anniversary

The auction will feature more than 220 lots to celebrate Aardman’s 50th anniversary with each starting at £100

The Independent UK

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Aardman puppets including Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep go to auction

The auction will feature more than 220 lots to celebrate Aardman’s 50th anniversary with each starting at £100.

Evening Standard

'Shaun the Sheep' Named Among UK Storm Names for 2026-27 Season as Met Office Reveals New List

Shaun the Sheep has joined the UK storm names 2026 list after winning a public vote. Discover the 21 new names and why Storm Shaun may never actually happen.

International Business Times UK

Shaun the Sheep hailed on latest list of storm names

Meteorologists release list of monikers for potential storms this season after 40,000 suggestions from public

The Guardian - UK

Olaf, Boelo and Shaun: Met Office confirms storm names for 2026/27 after 40,000 public submissions

The UK’s Met Office, Ireland’s Met Éireann, and KNMI in the Netherlands have been naming storms since 2015

The Independent UK

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It’s up to ewe: Shaun the Sheep options for future storm name

People can vote between the names Timmy and Shaun from beloved animation Shaun The Sheep.

Evening Standard

Aardman exhibition marks animation studio’s half a century in Bristol

Show features characters and sets from likes of Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep and celebrates roots in city

The Guardian - UK

New Wallace and Gromit 50p coin released to mark 50 years of Aardman Animations

Among the characters depicted are Feathers McGraw, Shaun the Sheep, Morph and the much-loved duo Wallace and Gromit

The Independent UK

Cracking news Gromit! New Royal Mint 50p coin celebrates 50 years of Aardman

The coin’s design features characters including Morph, Shaun the Sheep, Feathers McGraw and Wallace and Gromit.

Evening Standard

How I saved £10,000 in a year from charity shopping

Kay Mcknight, 39, regularly scours charity shops for thrifty finds and shares her bargain-hunting tips and tricks on social media

Evening Standard

Is it a Greek epic? A state-of-the-nation drama? No – it’s Shaun the Sheep!

Who’s that daring young farmyard animal on the flying trapeze? The creatures of Mossy Bottom have been put on stage by ‘edgy’ circus stars Circa – but the burlesque shearing had to go

The Guardian - UK

14 best Christmas light trails to visit in the UK over the festive season

Start off the Christmas period with a dose of holiday cheer at these spectacular light displays

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10 best kids’ wellies for rainy walks and jumping in puddles

These wellies for big and little kids have been tested in dozens of muddy puddles

Creative Bloq

Behind-the-scenes video reveals Aardman's painstaking approach to animation on Shaun the Sheep

The charm of traditional stop-motion still can't be matched.

The Independent UK

Aardman announces new Shaun The Sheep film ‘The Beast Of Mossy Bottom’

It will mark the beloved farm animal’s third feature-length outing

The Guardian - UK

Aardman announces third Shaun the Sheep movie: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

Studio promises ‘smashed pumpkins, wayward science and a wild hairy beast’ in third big-screen outing for the much beloved animation

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Evening Standard

Aardman announces Halloween-themed Shaun The Sheep film

The new feature film sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween until the farmer trashes the flock’s beloved pumpkin patch.

Evening Standard

Wallace and Gromit: the films, ranked, from A Close Shave to Curse of the Were-Rabbit

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Tom’s Guide

New on Peacock in September 2024 — all the movies and shows to watch

Here's everything coming to Peacock in September 2024, including 'Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist' and the first Presidential Debate of the year.

Chronicle Live

Gosforth hospice to sell knitted Shaun the Sheep toys after being 'inundated' by supporters

Knitters across the North East have sent sheep-themed items to the hospice, which it is now planning to sell to help raise funds for its palliative care centre in Gosforth

Birmingham Post

North East business life: charity, community and award events in the region

This week's round-up features Bell Truck and Van, ScS, Different Narrative, The Apartment Group and NIBE

Space

'Baa'-ck from the moon, Shaun the Sheep to go on Artemis post-flight ESA tour

Europe's first lunar "lamb-assador" returned home as he prepares to be herded off on a post-flight tour. Shaun the Sheep arrived at Aardman Animations after splashing down from the moon.

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