Our Bedtime Stories - Season 1

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in language, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. Launched on ICTV on Sunday April 22 2018, Our Bedtime Stories sees 20 cultural tales for children played from Sunday to Thursday nights at 7.30pm.

Our Bedtime Stories Episode 1: Margaret MK Kemarre Turner - Amiwarre (Milky Way)

Margaret MK Kemarre Turner tell the Story of the Milky Way in Arrernte as a children's story with leaf puppets.

Young Way06:5930,692 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 14: Maimie Butler - Pilyirrpa Kutjarratjarra (Two Babies Story)

Maimie Butler tells the story of Pilyirrpa Kutjarratjarra (Two Babies), in the Ngaanyatjarra language. Recorded in Blackstone, WA.

Young Way07:5514,203 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 16: Barbara Hale - Kurrparnjipa Manganya (Magpie and Echidna)

Barbara Hale tells the story of Kurrparnjipa Manganya (Magpie and Echidna) in the Nyangumarta language. Recorded in Yule River, WA.

Young Way05:3310,319 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 2: Kathleen Wallace -Arlewarrere (Whirly Brothers Story)

Kathleen Wallace tells the story of Arlewarrere (Whirly Brothers) in the Arrernte language.

Young Way10:429,630 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 11: Nellie Roberts - Tjangara Kutjarratjarra (Two Giants Story)

Nellie Roberts tells the story of Tjangara Kutjarratjarra (Two Giants), in the Ngaanyatjarra language. Recorded in Wingellina, WA.

Young Way12:2823,343 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 17: Bruce Thomas - Waparnupa Karnka (Eagle and Crow)

Bruce Thomas tells the story of Waparnupa Karnka (Eagle and Crow) in the Nyangumarta language. Recorded in Petermarer Creek, WA.

Young Way06:106,190 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 12: Nellie Roberts - Tjurlpu (Bird Story)

Nellie Roberts tells the story of Tjurlpu (Bird Story), in the Ngaanyatjarra language. Recorded in Wingellina, WA.

Young Way11:0110,339 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 18: Bruce Thomas - Yakulipa Kartantarrijirri (Turtle and Two Ducks Story)

Bruce Thomas tells the story of Yakulipa Kartantarrijirri (Turtle and Two Ducks) in the Nyangumarta language. Recorded in Yule River, WA.

Young Way06:106,410 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 13: Olive Lawson - Tjilku Kutjarratjarra (Two Kids Story)

Olive Lawson tells the story of Tjilku Kutjarratjarra (Two Kids Story), in the Ngaanyantjarra language. Recorded in Warburton, WA.

Young Way10:2812,513 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 19: Grace Ellery - Ngakalyalya Piyarrku (Cockatoo and Galah Story)

In this episode Grace Ellery tells the story of Ngakalyalya Piyarrku (Cockatoo and Galah Story) in the Putijarra language. Recorded at One-mile creek, WA.

Young Way06:406,930 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 15: Nora Davidson - Tjangara (The Giant Story)

Nora Davidson tells the story of Tjangara (The Giant Story), in the Ngaanyatjarra language. Recorded in Blackstone, WA.

Young Way07:469,820 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 20: Grace Ellery - Wakilypirri Karliparrul (Emu and Turkey Story)

Grace Ellery tells the story of Wakilypirri Karliparrul (Emu and Turkey Story) in the Putijarra language. Recorded at One-mile creek, Port Hedland, WA.

Young Way07:034,685 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 3: Christobel Swan - Tunpa pa Remeya ( The Goanna and the Perentie Story)

Christobel Swan tell the Story of the Tunpa pa Remeya (The Goanna and the Perentie) in Pertame as a children's story. Recorded just outside Alice Springs on the Old South Road.

This episode was produced by ICTV, in Alice Springs.

The opening and closing animation was inspired by art work from Bindi Artists, and features a sound track written by Stephen Pigram, and performed by Raymond Dixon at the Winanjjikari Music Centre.

This project was supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation, and the Australian Government Department of Communication and Arts.

Young Way05:588,208 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 4: Eileen Puwerrerl Gorey - The Snake and the Baby

Eileen Puwerrerl Gorey tells the story of he Snake and the Baby in the Anmatjere language. Recorded in Ti Tree, NT.

Young Way09:314,748 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 5: April Campbell - Owl Story

April Campbell tell the Owl Story in Anmatjere as a children's story with sand drawings. Recorded just outside Ti Tree, NT.

Young Way06:336,883 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 7: Lena Djabíbba & Joy Garlbin - Bábbarra (Long-necked Turtle Story)

Lena Djabíbba & Joy Garlbin tell the story of Bábbarra (Long-necked Turtle Story) in the Ndjebbana language.

Young Way06:237,552 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 6: Therese Ryder - Ingwe-Kenhe Ayeye (Night-Time Story)

Therese Ryder tells the Ingwe-Kenhe Ayeye story (Night-time story) in Arrernte.

Young Way07:155,740 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 8: David Jones - Djómi (Mermaid Story)

David Jones tells the story of Djómi (Mermaid Story) in the Ndjébbana language. Recorded in Maningrida, NT.

Young Way10:3112,071 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 10: Crusoe Kurddal - Mimih (Rock Country Spirit Story)

Crusoe Kurddal tells the story of Mimih (Rock Country Spirit Story) in the Kuninjku language.

Young Way08:152,720 views
Our Bedtime Stories Episode 9: Bob Burruwal and Lena Yarinkura - Ngalbenbe (The Sun Story)

Bob Burruwal and Lena Yarinkura tells the story of Ngalbenbe (The Sun Story) in the Kune language.

Young Way10:337,501 views

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