Katie Morag
★ 6 · 2013 · 15m · Family
Based on the much-loved series of books by Mairi Hedderwick, Katie Morag is a small red-headed girl who lives with her family on the remote and beautiful fictional Scottish island of Struay. Although she lives in a fairly unique setting, her adventures are full of experiences and feelings that all children can recognize and identify with. Her stories are full of jealousy, bravery and rivalry – surrounded by an annoying little brother, busy shopkeeper parents, a perfectly perfect best friend and a couple of grandmothers who between them know everything about everything. The stories celebrate the intrinsic sense of community, the preciousness of the environment and the universal tensions and joys of family life. Katie Morag is a feisty character who has been known to get herself into scrapes but who generally emerges from them (usually with some assistance from one or other of her Grandmothers) in a funny and endearing way.
Episodes
1. Katie Morag Delivers the Mail15m · Katie Morag tries to help her busy parents by delivering the mail to everyone on the island. In a moment's distraction, her plans go awry and in trying to make things better, she actually makes things worse! But with the help of her beloved Grannie Island, she eventually sorts everything out, and learns something too.
2. Katie Morag and the Two Grandmothers15m · Katie Morag has two grannies, and they are as different as different can be.
3. Katie Morag and the Old Teacher15m · Katie Morag's teacher announces her retirement and her plans to leave the island.
4. Grannie Island's Ceilidh-The Big Smelly Goat15m · A tale of a woman who has a lot of children and a very messy house.
5. Katie Morag and the New Boy15m · The new teacher arrives at Struay Primary School, bringing with him his son John.
6. Katie Morag and the Halloween Pirate15m · It is Halloween and Katie Morag dresses as a pirate to go around the neighbours' houses.
7. Katie Morag and Izzy15m · Grannie Island gives Katie Morag some wellies which once belonged to a girl called Izzy.
8. Grannie Island's Ceilidh - Stone Soup15m · Katie Morag hears the story of Stone Soup at Grannie Island's ceilidh.
9. Katie Morag and the Special Delivery15m · Mr and Mrs McColl are going to the mainland to await the delivery of the new baby.
10. Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted15m · Katie Morag feels ignored when everyone pays attention to her new baby sister.
11. Katie Morag and the Mysteries15m · Neilly Beag starts acting strangely and Granma Mainland visits unexpectedly.
12. Grannie Island's Ceilidh - Little Izzy15m · At Grannie Island's ceilidh, Katie Morag hears the story of Little Izzy.
13. Katie Morag and the Two Peas15m · Katie Morag goes to visit her Uncle Matthew on the other side of the island.
14. Katie Morag and the New Year Party15m · Katie Morag and Liam spend Hogmanay at Grannie Island's croft.
15. Katie Morag and the Baking Day Secret15m · Mr and Mrs Mackie are coming to tea but Katie Morag and her mum don't have anything ready!
16. Katie Morag and the Grumpy Grannie15m · Grannie Island has hurt her back and can't get out of bed.
17. Katie Morag and the Big Boy Cousins15m · Katie Morag is excited because her big boy cousins have arrived on Struay.
18. Grannie Island's Ceilidh - Grandpa's Bowl15m · Mr McColl tells a story about the day Mrs Finlayson had an important visitor.
19. Katie Morag and the Seals Singing15m · Katie Morag and her classmates have a lesson on the beach, dressed in seal costumes.
20. Grannie Island's Ceilidh - Annie Jessie & the Merboy15m · Uncle Matthew tells a story about a girl called Annie Jessie who lived on Struay long ago.
21. Katie Morag and the Hill Race15m · It's the day of the annual Struay hill race. John says he can beat Katie Morag.
22. Grannie Island's Ceilidh - Hugh Handy15m · The Lady Author tells a story about a contest for the title of best boat builder.
23. Katie Morag and the Big Picture15m · Katie Morag and Liam are looking for a big piece of paper to paint on.
24. Katie Morag and the Brochan Bus15m · Neilly Beag is sad that he doesn't have a job any more. Katie Morag tries to cheer him up.
25. Katie Morag and the Wedding - Part One15m · Neilly Beag asks Granma Mainland to marry him and she says yes. Everyone is excited.
26. Katie Morag and the Wedding - Part Two15m · Granma Mainland arrives just in time for the wedding and Grandad Island arrives with her.More Like This
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