And as he battled to create a bond with the elephants, he came to realize that they had a great deal to teach him. About life, loyalty, and freedom.

Betts, Graham (2004). Complete UK Hit Singles 1952-2004 (1sted.). London: Collins. p.793. ISBN 0-00-717931-6. With no trace of her birth family, Lex grew up at the zoo with Nyah and her elephant family; her foster father, Roger; her best friend, Fisher; and the wind whispering in her ear. The original version, released on Parlophone R 4219 in October 1956, [2] was recorded by English child actress Mandy Miller with an orchestra conducted by Phil Cardew. [3] It was arranged by Ron Goodwin and produced by George Martin. Although never a hit single, it was played countless times on BBC national radio in the UK in the 1950s and 1960s, particularly on Children's Favourites.

In 2006 and 2007 two DVDs of Nellie the Elephant were released by Abbey Home Media (in its 'Tempo TV Classics' range) with ten episodes each on the DVDs. Massive Multiplayer Crossover: The big fat pink elephant appears in one children's compilation for charity. "Nellie Rescues Mrs. Marple's Moggy" was included in NSPCC Children's TV Favourites Volume 2 in 1993. The show was narrated by Tony Robinson, with Lulu not only singing the Title Theme Tune, but also voicing Nellie. Only 33 episodes were made, but still, the show was considered essential for children.

Children's author Jacqueline Wilson chose the song as one of her Desert Island Discs in October 2005. Nellie - A pink elephant and the main character with a fondness for currant buns (which sometimes proves to be her undoing), Nellie escaped from the circus in an effort to return to Mandalay at all costs, travelling by train, taxi, bus, coach, plane and ship. Keen to help, Nellie is proud of her home and will stand up for her rights if need be. Read also: 18 Facts About Franny Robinson Meet The Robinsons Nellie the Elephant is known for her incredible strength. Stupid Crooks: Sam and his nephew Dopey Dan in "Nellie and the Haunted House" try to steal from an abandoned mansion. Despite being called 'Dopey' by his uncle, Dan is right to warn him that someone else is in the house. Sam ignoring his warnings leads to their discovery by Nellie and then to their arrest. An elephant never forgets, but Lexington Willow can’t remember what happened before a tornado swept her away when she was a toddler. All she knows is that it landed her near an enclosure in a Nebraska zoo. And there an elephant named Nyah protected her from the storm.

Nellie the Elephant first aired on ITV on 8 January 1990 starting off with the first 14 episodes of the first series and then with a second series on 5 September of the same year beginning with the next thirteen episodes and the last three from 7 January to 21 January 1991 both as part of Children's ITV. UK VHS Releases Starting with the story of her revolutionary discovery that elephants use infrasonic sounds – sounds below the range of human hearing – to communicate, Payne shares what she learned from her fascinating field research in Africa. Research that reveals new insights into elephants’ social lives. When five of the elephant families she studies are the victims of culling, Payne’s approach to her research changes. She fights valiantly to protect the elephants. Yes, Nellie the Elephant has made appearances in various television shows, books, and even a stage musical. Nellie the Elephant gained immense popularity through the song and the animated series, making her a beloved character among children and adults alike.

Though incredibly rare, the entire series, after airing on ITV, was released onto VHS in 1990, 1991, and 1992 by Tempo Video. Among these include: His common sense told him to refuse.But he was the herd’s last chance of survival. They would be killed if he wouldn’t take them. Scenery Porn: For 1990, the scenery looks pretty cool, but "Nellie Rescues Mrs. Marple's Moggy" takes the crown. Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War IIThe story of Nellie the Elephant revolves around a circus elephant who runs away and embarks on a series of exciting and adventurous journeys. a b Rawlins, L.; Woollard, M.; Williams, J.; Hallam, P. (2009). "Effect of listening to Nellie the Elephant during CPR training on performance of chest compressions by lay people: Randomised crossover trial". BMJ. 339: b4707. doi: 10.1136/bmj.b4707. PMC 2792674. PMID 20008376. Nellie the Elephant first aired on ITV on 8 January 1990 starting off with the first 14 episodes of the first series and then with a second series on 5 September of the same year beginning with the next thirteen episodes and the last three from 8 January to 19 December 1990 both as part of Children's ITV.