angels of jarm
hungry ephraim (19/40)

Continuing on Milkshake! today is the colourful animation set in the fictional town of Jarm. The action takes place in a playgroup populated by young children of various different skin colours, religions and backgrounds.

When the children encounter everyday problems –like fights over toys or prayers –an angel comes down from the clouds to help, travelling via the rainbow-coloured Celestial Highway. A host of familiar voices can be heard throughout the series, as the Milkshake! presenters lend their vocal talents to the characters.

The Angels –Ellie, Mick and Rafe –live in a silver bullet caravan above a cloud with their leader, Gabrielle. Sharing attributes from different faiths, the Angels live in harmony and know exactly what to do to prevent conflict in the Jarm playgroup. With a multi-faith focus on morality, the series covers every aspect of life, emphasizing that diversity and difference are to be welcomed. Each episode is packed with stories, songs and fun!

In today’s episode, Ephraim is hungry but gets upset when the other children offer him food. Angels Ellie and Rafe arrive and discover the reason why Ephraim is not eating. Can they persuade him to tell the others?

Tomorrow’s episode is ‘I’m Bigger Than You’, in which Little Mary gets upset because Wendy keeps picking on her. Angel Mick arrives and tries to stop Wendy’s bullying, but he goes about it the wrong way, and the head angel, Gabrielle, is forced to intervene.

From Tuesdaythere is a chance to see the series again, starting with the first episode, ‘It’s Mine!’, in which Otto refuses to share his toys.

Wednesday’s episode is ‘Hats Off’, in which David is upset at having to put his cowboy hat away when Aaron and Murali are allowed to wear their skullcap and turban respectively.

In ‘The Picnic’, on Thursday, greedy Jess takes all the food at the school picnic.

And in Friday’s instalment, ‘Prayers’, Mary and Fatima argue about the correct way to pray.