Shaun the Sheep is a children’s television series from the UK, created using stop-motion animation by Aardman Animations. It was commissioned by the BBC and Westdeutscher Rundfunk, a member of Germany’s ARD public broadcasting group. This series is a spin-off from the Wallace and Gromit universe, featuring Shaun, who first appeared in A Close Shave, as the lead character. It premiered on CBBC in the UK in March 2007. Additionally, the series has led to another spin-off, Timmy Time, which targets a younger audience. Shaun the Sheep has been shown in 180 countries globally.