Hope Works is a series of short films designed to inspire the values of kindness, tolerance and understanding in children around the world.
A young girl helps a boy, who follows her, and they help someone else. Gradually, a line of people follow her as the good turns continue. (S1, ep 2)
The three Hatties try and cheer up a big angry monster, until the littlest Hattie finally realises the monster has a sharp object stuck in his bottom! (S1, ep 1)
Deep in the forest, the tiny, fun-loving Treeples play ball. Another creature called Nock is eager to join in the fun, but he misunderstands the game. (S1, ep 3)
Various puppet characters show small acts of kindness. As each one occurs, a heart icon appears on a world map. (S1, ep 4)
A group of children perform a concert for older members of their community, using songs from their youth to bridge the gap between young and old. (S1, ep 8)
A whale helps smaller sea creatures who are trapped in plastic waste, while on land, a young boy looks for support to clear the sea in his area. (S1, ep 7)
A story about a mountain that faces north and never gets to see the sun rise. It's his greatest wish, so his friends try to help in different ways. (S1, ep 5)
A lonely young boy on an island sends signals to the mainland via a flashtorch. He gets no response, until a girl sees the flashing light. (S1, ep 6)
In a park, a baby cries loudly. A girl walks by with a large red balloon and the baby stops crying. Once she passes by, the baby starts crying again. (S1, ep 11)
A girl is obsessed with social media, showing no interest in her family. When things take a murky turn, will she finally leave her phone behind? (S1, ep 9)
A poetic narrative depicting young deaf children as their isolation and solitude is broken by their relations with activities, books, games and play. (S1, ep 12)
Meet children from around the world who have experienced trauma and hardship, but whose resilience has enabled them to achieve a happier, more positive way of life. (S1, ep 10)