✨ Where Do the Stars Go During The Day? | Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom | Cartoons For Kids

Added: 2026-05-12

[00:00:01]Today's adventure starts at the Little Castle >> books.

[00:00:11]But the witch had eaten too much cake and fallen asleep. So the fairy tiptoed past the sleeping cat, waved her wand.

[00:00:21]Abracadoo. Abracadabi. Unfreeze the children and set them all free. And in a flash, the witch's spell was undone. As the sun came up and the stars went away, all of the children found themselves safely back in their beds. The end.

[00:00:41]>> Mommy, why did the witch freeze all the children?

[00:00:44]>> Oh, I don't know. Maybe the witch didn't like the noise the children made and just happened to know a spell for freezing them.

[00:00:52]>> Yes, thank you, Nanny Plum. Not eating for a year and a day must have made the children very hungry.

[00:01:01]>> No. The witch had frozen them solid like frozen peas. Now frozen peas don't get hungry, do they?

[00:01:09]>> No.

[00:01:10]>> Queen Thistle, where do the stars go in the daytime?

[00:01:14]>> I'm sorry, Ben.

[00:01:15]>> You said the sun came up and the stars went away. But where did the stars go?

[00:01:22]Uh, well, let's see what the book says.

[00:01:26]H, it doesn't say where the stars went.

[00:01:29]>> Nanny Plum, do you know where the stars go in the daytime?

[00:01:34]>> Uh, no.

[00:01:37]>> Oh, >> perhaps we should ask King Thistle. He knows how the world works.

[00:01:43]>> Yes. Let's go and ask Daddy.

[00:01:58]Enter.

[00:01:59]>> Daddy. Daddy, can we ask you a question?

[00:02:03]>> Yes, of course. Holly, what is it?

[00:02:06]>> Can you tell us where the stars go in the daytime?

[00:02:11]>> What?

[00:02:11]>> Where do the stars go when the sun comes up?

[00:02:15]>> Well, they go, yes, they go.

[00:02:18]I'm actually rather busy at the moment, Holly.

[00:02:21]>> Our story book said the stars went away, >> but it didn't say where they went.

[00:02:26]>> Oh, I see. Well, >> there are plenty of books in the royal library. One of them might have the answer.

[00:02:34]>> Good idea, Queen Thistle. Come on, everyone.

[00:02:41]>> Wow, it's very untidy in here.

[00:02:44]>> That's because these are magic books.

[00:02:47]You are very naughty books. Flying about and fidgeting. Chop chop. Go sort yourselves out.

[00:02:57]ABC. Neatly, please.

[00:03:01]>> How do we find what we're looking for?

[00:03:04]>> These are magic books. You just ask them.

[00:03:08]>> Excuse me, books. Where do the stars go in the daytime?

[00:03:14]Do you have anything about stars at all?

[00:03:21]>> Oo, look at all the fancy writing.

[00:03:25]>> What does it say?

[00:03:27]>> Has it got the answer?

[00:03:29]>> It says, "Little star, we ask you to make our wishes all come true."

[00:03:37]Oh, it's just a spell for wishing on a star.

[00:03:40]>> Oh. Oh, I think these magic books are only for making spells, not for answering questions.

[00:03:47]>> But Nanny, why don't you know the answer?

[00:03:51]>> I'm Nanny Plum, not an astrophysicist.

[00:03:54]>> Astrophysicist?

[00:03:57]What's that?

[00:03:58]>> Oh, it's just someone who knows a lot about stars and space and things.

[00:04:03]>> Elves know a lot about things. We could ask my mom and dad. Are your mom and dad astro fizzle cysts?

[00:04:12]>> Uh, maybe. Let's go and see.

[00:04:26]>> Hello. My goodness.

[00:04:28]>> Mom, Dad, are you astro fizzle cysts?

[00:04:33]>> No, we're elves.

[00:04:36]Do you know where the stars go in the daytime?

[00:04:40]>> Uh, >> no.

[00:04:42]Nobody knows the answer.

[00:04:44]>> Maybe we could ask the wise old elf.

[00:04:48]>> Yes, he's wise.

[00:04:50]>> He's old and he's an elf. ELF.

[00:05:01]>> This is the wise old elf's study where he thinks about things and is wise and stuff.

[00:05:10]>> Enter.

[00:05:11]>> Hello.

[00:05:12]>> Good afternoon everybody.

[00:05:15]How can I help you?

[00:05:17]>> Wise old elf. We have a question. The answer wasn't in our story book.

[00:05:23]>> It's an elf question, not really a fairy matter.

[00:05:26]>> So, we thought as you are the wise old elf.

[00:05:31]>> Yes, of course. Ask me any question, anything at all?

[00:05:38]>> Where do the stars go in the daytime?

[00:05:44]>> Ask me another question. on sport.

[00:05:48]Perhaps >> you're not really wise, are you? You're just old.

[00:05:54]>> So, old elf, you don't know the answer.

[00:05:57]>> Uh, no. But I do know where to find it.

[00:06:02]>> Where?

[00:06:03]>> Follow me.

[00:06:07]>> Is it far? All of this searching for answers has made me a bit tired.

[00:06:12]>> We can take the lift.

[00:06:19]Mind the doors, please.

[00:06:25]>> Where are we going?

[00:06:27]>> We are going to the great elf library.

[00:06:32]Great elf library indeed. It's probably just a dusty old cupboard.

[00:06:40]Goodness me. Sh. This is a library. We must be quiet.

[00:06:48]>> Wow, it's huge.

[00:06:52]>> There are so many books here. How do you stop them flying about and fidgeting?

[00:06:57]These are not magic books, your majesty.

[00:07:01]>> Oh, well, how do you ever find what you are looking for? Then >> we ask the wise old librarian. So, where is this wise old librarian?

[00:07:16]>> Can I help you?

[00:07:18]>> Are you the librarian?

[00:07:20]>> Yes.

[00:07:22]>> Do you know where the stars go in the daytime?

[00:07:28]>> Yes, the answer is in the astrophysics section. Second row, reference 520.34.

[00:07:37]This way.

[00:07:39]But we already looked in books for the answer.

[00:07:42]>> What books did you look in?

[00:07:44]>> We looked in my story book >> and we looked in magic spell books.

[00:07:50]>> Well, there are different books for different things. There are books with stories in.

[00:07:56]>> Ooh, look. Witches >> and books about how things work.

[00:08:02]>> Wow, a rocket book.

[00:08:04]>> There are books about music. Oh, music for elves. My favorite >> books about animals.

[00:08:14]>> Oh, chickens. That's interesting.

[00:08:16]>> Books about vegetables.

[00:08:19]>> Oh, yes. I like vegetables, especially peas.

[00:08:23]>> You can find out any answer if you look in the right book. Ah, here we are. A book on stars.

[00:08:32]>> Is this going to have the answer?

[00:08:34]>> Let's see. Is everybody comfortable?

[00:08:38]>> Yes, Queen.

[00:08:40]>> On clear nights, we can see the stars twinkling in the sky. The light we see from each star is tiny. The tiniest little spot of light. We can only see it because the sky is so dark.

[00:08:55]>> Black. The night sky is pure blackness.

[00:08:59]>> Yes, it is, Holly. But when the morning comes and the sun rises, the sky gets brighter and the stars disappear.

[00:09:08]>> But mommy, where do the stars go?

[00:09:11]>> They don't go anywhere.

[00:09:14]>> What?

[00:09:15]>> They're still shining in the sky. We just can't see them anymore because the sky is so bright.

[00:09:21]>> It's obvious. I knew that. And when the sun goes down and the sky gets darker, we can see the stars again.

[00:09:31]>> When the sun goes, of course.

[00:09:35]>> So, Daddy, where does the sun go?

[00:09:39]>> Well, it ah wise old elf.

[00:09:44]These books should answer that question, your majesty. OO.

[00:09:52]SH. This is a library.

[00:09:57]We must be quiet.

[00:09:59]>> Hooray.

[00:10:02]>> Today's adventure starts at the great elf tree.

[00:10:10]>> Morning, noon, and night.

[00:10:25]7:00. Time to get up.

[00:10:28]>> Ben, breakfast's ready.

[00:10:31]>> Thanks, Dad.

[00:10:33]>> Right, Ben. Let's get your hair brushed.

[00:10:36]>> Let's get your elf hat on.

[00:10:39]>> Don't forget your new watch. Bear, now you're ready for school. But, Mom, elf school doesn't start for ages. Can I go and see Holly? I want to show her my new watch.

[00:10:52]Okay. But make sure you get to school on time.

[00:10:56]>> Of course I will. Elves are never late.

[00:10:59]And I'm an elf.

[00:11:03]>> Phew. Mr. Elf. Mornings are such hard work.

[00:11:08]>> I should say so.

[00:11:20]That's the cockro crow. Princess Holly.

[00:11:23]Time for fairies to get up.

[00:11:27]>> Is it morning already?

[00:11:33]>> Breakfast's ready, Holly.

[00:11:38]>> Thank you, Nummy Plum.

[00:11:44]Let's get your hair brushed, Holly.

[00:11:52]>> And here's your crown.

[00:11:56]>> All done.

[00:11:59]>> Mornings are such hard work.

[00:12:06]>> Hello, Nanny Plum.

[00:12:08]>> What is it, Ben? I haven't got time to be answering the door to elves.

[00:12:12]>> Can Holly come out to play?

[00:12:13]>> I'm afraid Princess Holly is too busy to >> Hi, Ben.

[00:12:18]>> Hi, Holly. I've got a new watch.

[00:12:21]>> Wow. Is it a real watch?

[00:12:24]>> Yes. You can hear it ticking.

[00:12:29]>> Oh, yes. Can you tell the time then?

[00:12:32]>> Not yet, but we're going to learn how to tell the time at school today.

[00:12:37]>> Yes. Well, I'm sure you don't want to be late.

[00:12:39]>> I'm an elf. Elves are never late.

[00:12:43]>> Bye, Holly.

[00:12:45]>> Bye, Ben.

[00:12:47]>> I wish I had a watch.

[00:12:49]>> Whatever for Princess Holly.

[00:12:52]>> If I had a watch, I could tell the time.

[00:12:56]>> We fairies don't need watches. We have different ways of telling the time.

[00:13:01]>> Like what, Nanny?

[00:13:03]>> We have dandelion clocks.

[00:13:06]Here's a good one.

[00:13:08]>> How can a dandelion tell the time?

[00:13:12]>> We count how many puffs it takes to blow away all the seeds. Like this one, two, three.

[00:13:25]It took three puffs. That means 3:00.

[00:13:30]>> I want to go.

[00:13:35]1.

[00:13:36]>> That means 1:00.

[00:13:38]>> Wow. So, is it really 1:00?

[00:13:42]>> Not really. It's just a game.

[00:13:45]>> But Ben's learning to tell the time properly. Can I go to his lesson?

[00:13:52]>> All right. But I'm sure it won't be much fun.

[00:13:58]When the big hand and the little hand are pointing straight up, it is 12:00.

[00:14:06]>> Hello, wise old elf.

[00:14:10]>> Good day, Nanny Palum.

[00:14:13]>> Can we join you?

[00:14:16]>> Yes, as long as you are quiet. Right.

[00:14:22]>> Now, who can tell me how we know a watch is working?

[00:14:28]>> We can hear it ticking.

[00:14:31]>> Oh, yes, Holly. Very good.

[00:14:35]>> You see, we fairies know all about time.

[00:14:38]>> But you fairies don't have watches or clocks.

[00:14:42]>> We have our own ways of telling the time. H >> I'm sure you do. Now, how do we know when to wake up in the morning?

[00:14:53]>> The alarm clock rings.

[00:14:55]>> Correct.

[00:14:56]>> I wake up when the roll cries.

[00:14:59]>> Cocka doo doo doo.

[00:15:02]>> Yes, I see. And how do we know when it's time to go to sleep?

[00:15:07]>> When the clock says it's bedtime.

[00:15:10]>> Yes, correct again.

[00:15:14]>> I go to sleep when the owl hoots.

[00:15:17]Twitter woo.

[00:15:20]>> But without clocks, how do you know what time it is?

[00:15:24]>> We have dandelion clocks. Look.

[00:15:30]>> One.

[00:15:31]>> Can I have a go?

[00:15:34]>> Two.

[00:15:36]>> And me.

[00:15:38]>> Three.

[00:15:40]That means 3:00.

[00:15:45]>> Stop. Stop. Stop. That's all fairy nonsense.

[00:15:51]>> But it's fun.

[00:15:52]>> Fun has nothing to do with telling the time. I don't suppose you fairies can tell me what time it is now.

[00:16:01]>> It's noon.

[00:16:03]>> Ah, yes, Holly. Well done.

[00:16:06]>> Wow. How did you know that?

[00:16:09]>> Because the sun is high up in the sky.

[00:16:14]And I know it's lunchtime because my tummy is rumbling.

[00:16:20]>> How silly.

[00:16:21]>> Excuse me. My tummy is never wrong.

[00:16:28]>> Oh, it is lunchtime. School is finished FOR TODAY.

[00:16:34]>> HOORAY.

[00:16:35]>> POLLY, would you like to come over to play this afternoon?

[00:16:38]>> Yes.

[00:16:39]>> Okay. See you later, alligator. in a while. Crocodile, it's almost 6:00. Where's Holly?

[00:16:54]>> Hi, Ben.

[00:16:56]>> You're late.

[00:16:57]>> Fairies are always late, and I'm a fairy.

[00:17:06]>> Hurry up. I've got something to show you.

[00:17:13]What's that noise?

[00:17:15]>> You'll see.

[00:17:20]Are we there yet?

[00:17:22]>> Nearly.

[00:17:24]This way.

[00:17:28]>> Hello, Princess Holly.

[00:17:30]>> Hello, wise old elf.

[00:17:32]>> This is the great elf clock.

[00:17:35]>> Wow.

[00:17:36]>> The most accurate clock of all.

[00:17:39]What does accurate mean?

[00:17:42]>> It means it always tells the right time.

[00:17:46]>> Quite so, Ben. I set it every night by the distant bells.

[00:17:52]They usually ring about now.

[00:17:56]Da da da de la de.

[00:18:04]Oh, my tummyy's rumbling. That means it's time for dinner.

[00:18:12]Dinner time.

[00:18:17]Dinner time.

[00:18:23]The bells.

[00:18:25]The bells.

[00:18:27]Now I need to adjust the clock.

[00:18:31]>> But that's just nanny plum.

[00:18:34]>> What do you mean? Nanny rings the bell every night when it's dinner time.

[00:18:41]>> And how does Nanny Plum know it's dinner time?

[00:18:46]>> Her tummy rumbles.

[00:18:48]>> What you mean? I've been setting the great elf clock to a fair's tummy rumble. Yes, >> her tummy does seem to be amazingly accurate. It is dinner time.

[00:19:12]>> Bye, Ben. See you tomorrow, Holly.

[00:19:18]>> And the beautiful princess lived happily ever after. The end. Time to sleep, Holly.

[00:19:26]>> But Daddy, the owl hasn't hooted yet.

[00:19:31]>> There's the owl now.

[00:19:36]>> And the fierce dragon ate the witch. And everyone lived happily ever after. The end. Time to sleep, Ben.

[00:19:47]>> But mom, the clock hasn't chimed yet.

[00:19:52]Ah, it's chiming now.

[00:19:56]>> Good night, Holly.

[00:20:00]>> Good night, Ben.

[00:20:05]>> Today's adventure starts at the little castle, >> Mrs. Witch.

[00:20:16]And then the witch locked the fairy and all the elves in a big cage. "Help!

[00:20:23]Help!" they shouted. "He he! I'll never let you go," said the witch.

[00:20:29]>> "Oh no! Why did she lock the children up?"

[00:20:32]>> "Because the witch was very naughty, and the children were annoying her."

[00:20:36]>> Ah!

[00:20:38]>> All the chasing around had made the witch hungry, so she ate a moldy old cake. Chomp, chomp, chomp.

[00:20:46]>> Ooh, why did she eat a moldy old cake?

[00:20:49]>> That's what witches eat.

[00:20:51]>> And she drank a glass of sour milkug.

[00:20:57]>> After that, she fell asleep. Snore, snore, snore. She's asleep, said the fairy. Quick, let's escape. So the elves broke open the cage door, and the fairy princess got her wand back. Ooh.

[00:21:15]>> Then the witch woke up.

[00:21:18]>> Get back in your cage, cried the witch.

[00:21:21]But the fairy was already casting her spell. Zip ping. Current bun. Witch's magic all undone. In a flash, all the children were set free. And the witch, stuffed full of moldy old cake, couldn't catch them. The end.

[00:21:39]>> HOORAY.

[00:21:41]THEN what happened, Mommy?

[00:21:43]>> Um, the witch was told off for being mean and nasty and made to wash dishes for the rest of her life.

[00:21:51]>> Horrible things, witches.

[00:21:53]>> It's a good job they don't really exist, isn't it?

[00:21:57]>> Oh, but they do exist. I know a witch who lives in the woods.

[00:22:01]>> Really?

[00:22:02]>> Yes. I can take you to see her if you like.

[00:22:05]>> But won't she lock us up in a big cage?

[00:22:09]>> No. Witches can sometimes be a bit naughty, but only when they get very annoyed.

[00:22:16]>> Mommy, do you think we should go and see the witch?

[00:22:21]>> Yes, why not? Nanny Plum will protect you.

[00:22:24]>> And then you can see for yourselves how disgusting witches are.

[00:22:27]>> Come on then. Let's go.

[00:22:30]>> Bye.

[00:22:31]>> Have fun.

[00:22:32]>> Bye-bye, >> Nanny. What are witches like? Are they scary?

[00:22:41]>> Not that scary, but witches are a bit smelly.

[00:22:46]>> Oo.

[00:22:48]>> And do witches use magic to do nasty spells?

[00:22:52]>> Witches hardly ever do magic, and they're not that good at magic anyway.

[00:23:00]>> Here we are. This witch hasn't done a spell in over a hundred years.

[00:23:08]Knock knock.

[00:23:10]>> Who's there?

[00:23:12]>> Nanny.

[00:23:13]>> Nanny Poo.

[00:23:15]>> Nanny Plum.

[00:23:18]>> Oh, Nanny Plum. Do come in.

[00:23:24]>> What a treat. A real fairy and an elf.

[00:23:28]>> Yes. This is Princess Holly and Ben elf.

[00:23:33]Come closer so that I can get a better look at you.

[00:23:40]>> See, she's not frightening at all. Just a bit smelly.

[00:23:45]>> What's that?

[00:23:47]>> Don't touch anything, children.

[00:23:49]>> Why can't we touch?

[00:23:51]>> Because it's dirty.

[00:23:52]>> What's that?

[00:23:54]>> Don't worry, dear. I just wanted to show the children how a real witch lives.

[00:24:00]>> Oh, I see. Would you like some rat milk and worm cakes?

[00:24:05]>> Uh, no thank you, Mrs. Witch.

[00:24:10]We've already eaten.

[00:24:12]>> Mrs. Witch, can we ask you some questions about being a witch?

[00:24:17]>> Of course. Anything you like.

[00:24:20]>> Are you any good at magic? Well, I don't like to use magic these days because >> I told you witches are no good at magic and they never use it anyway.

[00:24:32]>> What's that, >> Mrs. Witch? If you don't do magic these days, then what do you do?

[00:24:40]>> I'm retired. So, you don't chase elves or fairies anymore then? Oh, no. I just >> Look, witches don't do anything. They just smell a bit funny and make horrible cakes.

[00:24:56]>> What?

[00:24:57]>> As for magic, they're completely harmless. She probably can't even do a simple transformation spell.

[00:25:03]>> Yes, I can.

[00:25:05]>> Then why don't you change this horrible wallpaper?

[00:25:10]>> That's >> Or make these seats more comfortable.

[00:25:13]>> Stop it, Nanny. You could make tasty cakes.

[00:25:18]>> I'm warning you.

[00:25:20]>> Or get some new clothes.

[00:25:23]>> If you change one more thing, >> a bit of makeup.

[00:25:30]>> I'm sorry. I had to freeze Nanny Plum.

[00:25:34]She was very rude to me.

[00:25:36]>> I don't think Nanny meant to be rude, Mrs. Witch.

[00:25:41]>> Maybe not, but she was.

[00:25:47]Are you going to keep Nanny frozen forever?

[00:25:51]>> No. If Nanny says sorry, she can go.

[00:25:56]>> Nanny, say sorry to Mrs. Witch.

[00:26:00]>> I will not say sorry. I was only trying to help you out, you grumpy old witch.

[00:26:07]>> Oh, >> so you won't let Nanny go?

[00:26:10]>> Nope.

[00:26:12]>> We should get help.

[00:26:14]Uh, is it all right if we go, Mrs. Witch?

[00:26:18]>> Of course.

[00:26:20]You have both been delightful company.

[00:26:25]>> What's your plan?

[00:26:26]>> We have to get the king.

[00:26:28]>> Yes, Daddy can tell the witch off.

[00:26:31]>> Then she'll let Nanny go.

[00:26:34]>> Bye-bye.

[00:26:35]>> Uh, bye. Thank you very much for having us.

[00:26:39]>> Yes. Thank you, Mrs. Witch. Goodbye.

[00:26:43]Bye-bye.

[00:26:45]>> Quick run.

[00:26:57]>> Daddy. Daddy. Nanny Plant made Mrs. Witch really angry.

[00:27:03]>> And now Nanny's frozen like a statue.

[00:27:06]>> Oh dear. Daddy, if we don't do something, the nanny will stay frozen forever.

[00:27:14]>> We'll never see Nanny again.

[00:27:17]>> How sad.

[00:27:18]>> And there'll be no more lovely dinners.

[00:27:21]>> No dinners? What? NANNY PLUM FROZEN?

[00:27:25]>> YES.

[00:27:26]>> SHOW ME WHERE MRS. Witch lives.

[00:27:33]>> Was Nanny Plum rude to Mrs. Witch?

[00:27:36]>> A bit. Hm. Witches can be a little moody.

[00:27:40]>> Are you going to tell Mrs. Witch off, Daddy?

[00:27:43]>> No. I've got a better idea.

[00:27:50]>> Who's there?

[00:27:52]>> King Thistle.

[00:27:54]>> King Thistle? Who?

[00:27:55]>> Uh, King Thistle. King Thistle.

[00:28:01]>> Oh, your Majesty.

[00:28:04]>> You must be the Mrs. Witch. I have heard so much about >> Please let me explain >> about your cleverness, your kindness and beauty.

[00:28:14]>> Oh, >> not to mention your wonderful cooking.

[00:28:18]>> Would you like a worm cake?

[00:28:20]>> No, thank you. I believe you may have frozen Nanny Plum.

[00:28:24]>> Yes, I have. But >> I completely understand why you would want to do this.

[00:28:31]>> You do. Nanny Plum can be quite rude at times, but she's really not that clever.

[00:28:38]>> Yes. Well, >> I am sure being as clever and as kind as you are, and knowing that Nanny really can't help herself, you will let her go this time.

[00:28:51]>> Quite apart from that, I need Nanny to cook my dinner.

[00:28:56]>> I could cook you dinner, your majesty.

[00:28:58]>> That's very kind of you. I was just about to boil some toads in the hole.

[00:29:03]>> But I just need Nanny Plum back.

[00:29:06]>> I understand. Just one moment.

[00:29:16]>> Say thank you for having me, Nanny.

[00:29:19]>> Thank you for having me.

[00:29:21]>> Goodbye, Mrs. Witch. And very nice to meet you.

[00:29:24]>> I'm honored, your majesty. Bye-bye. Bye >> bye.

[00:29:32]>> Daddy, you didn't tell Mrs. Witch off at all.

[00:29:36]>> And you said Mrs. Witch was beautiful when she's ugly and smelly.

[00:29:42]>> Well, Ben, there's a time for telling someone they're ugly and smelly, and a time to be just nice. H saying nice things about people always goes a long way. It's good to have you back, Nanny Plum.

[00:29:58]>> Thank you, Holly.

[00:30:00]>> Yes. What's for supper?

[00:30:07]>> Today's adventure starts in the little forest.

[00:30:14]The Lost Egg.

[00:31:09]Ben, let's play catch.

[00:31:12]>> But Holly, we haven't got a ball.

[00:31:14]>> That's easy. I can magic one up.

[00:31:19]Abracadabra. Abraa do magic a ball and make it blue.

[00:31:26]H. Maybe not blue. Red.

[00:31:31]It's a bit small. Shall I make it bigger?

[00:31:34]>> It's fine. Come on. Let's play.

[00:31:37]>> To you, Ben.

[00:31:40]>> To you, Gaston.

[00:31:44]to you, Ben. Oh, sorry.

[00:31:51]>> Ooh, Holly, have you magicked the ball into this?

[00:31:56]>> No, that's not our ball. Look.

[00:32:05]>> So, what's this then?

[00:32:06]>> It looks like an egg.

[00:32:09]>> I wonder where it came from.

[00:32:11]There's no trees here. Maybe it flew.

[00:32:15]>> Eggs don't fly, Holly.

[00:32:18]>> Magic eggs might fly.

[00:32:20]>> H Maybe it's a dragon's egg.

[00:32:25]>> H Gaston, do you know what kind of egg it is?

[00:32:31]>> I think that means no.

[00:32:34]>> Oh, I know. We can ask Nanny Plum.

[00:32:38]>> Good idea.

[00:32:43]D.

[00:32:54]>> Nelly, come. Quick.

[00:32:56]>> Oh, goodness me. What is it?

[00:32:58]>> We found a magic egg.

[00:33:01]>> Or a dragon's egg.

[00:33:03]>> Come on, we'll show you.

[00:33:08]Most interesting.

[00:33:11]An egg.

[00:33:16]H.

[00:33:20]>> Here's a magic egg, Nanny.

[00:33:23]>> That's not a magic egg.

[00:33:25]>> Is it a dragon's egg?

[00:33:27]>> No, it's some sort of bird's egg.

[00:33:30]>> Hello. What sort of bird's egg are you?

[00:33:34]>> A black bird. It's a talking egg.

[00:33:37]>> No, it's me, the wise old elf.

[00:33:41]>> Oh, hello.

[00:33:42]>> Good day, Mistress Plum. As I was saying, it is a blackbird's egg, and there's a baby chick inside.

[00:33:52]>> How do you know?

[00:33:53]>> You can hear it tapping. Listen.

[00:33:59]>> Ooh, exciting. Nanny, can we look after it? You must never collect the eggs of wild birds. The place for an egg is with the mummy bird.

[00:34:11]>> Wise words, mistress plum.

[00:34:13]>> But the mummy bird's not here.

[00:34:16]>> Then we must find her.

[00:34:19]>> I know. Gaston can follow the egg's trail and find the mummy.

[00:34:26]>> Clever Gaston.

[00:34:29]Gaston's good at smelling things.

[00:34:35]Oh, >> I don't think the ladybird can follow the trail through water.

[00:34:40]>> Now, we can't find the egg's mommy.

[00:34:42]>> So, what can we do, Nanny?

[00:34:44]>> If the mommy were here, she would build a nest and sit on the egg to keep it warm.

[00:34:51]>> Please, can I sit on it?

[00:34:53]>> Your bottom is too small.

[00:34:55]>> We need a bigger bottom.

[00:35:02]Hello everybody.

[00:35:04]>> Hello King Thistle.

[00:35:05]>> Daddy, can you help us?

[00:35:08]>> Help you with what?

[00:35:09]>> Your Majesty, if you could sit on this egg until we build a nest, that would be most kind.

[00:35:15]>> Very well.

[00:35:19]>> Daddy looks a bit silly.

[00:35:22]>> I don't look silly, do I?

[00:35:25]>> No, Daddy.

[00:35:27]I say this is jolly uncomfortable. It won't be long, will you?

[00:35:32]>> We'll be as quick as we can. We just need to build a nest.

[00:35:36]>> I know. Elves can pick up sticks.

[00:35:39]Fairies can pick up soft things.

[00:35:42]>> Okay.

[00:35:46]>> We'll collect these sticks.

[00:35:52]>> We'll collect thistle down. Ooh, this Dan is very soft there.

[00:36:02]>> And now the magic words.

[00:36:06]Sticks, moss, and thistle down. Make me a nest all cozy and round.

[00:36:16]>> Lovely.

[00:36:17]>> Can I get off now?

[00:36:19]>> Of course, your majesty.

[00:36:22]Look, there's a crack.

[00:36:23]>> Oh, Daddy, you've broken the egg.

[00:36:27]>> No, the egg is cracking on its own.

[00:36:33]>> The egg is hatching.

[00:36:37]>> Oh, it's a little chick.

[00:36:40]>> A >> good. Now, the mummy will hear the chick call and come to collect it, and I can get back to my work.

[00:36:53]Look, the chick is following Nanny Plum.

[00:36:57]>> Usually, the first thing a chick sees is its mommy.

[00:37:02]>> And this chick saw nanny first, >> so it thinks nanny is its mommy.

[00:37:11]>> I am not a mummy bird.

[00:37:14]>> The chick is hungry. Mummy bird must give it food. I haven't got any food.

[00:37:20]>> What do birds eat?

[00:37:23]>> Worms and insects.

[00:37:25]>> Uh, Gaston is an insect.

[00:37:28]>> Gaston, maybe you should stand back a bit.

[00:37:35]>> We need to find some worms.

[00:37:37]>> How?

[00:37:38]>> With worm charming like this.

[00:37:44]The worms think it is raining and come up to breathe. Oo, >> look. A WORM.

[00:37:59]IT GOT AWAY.

[00:38:01]>> OH, COME ON, EVERYONE. Try again.

[00:38:11]>> There's another one.

[00:38:14]Oh, >> I give up. They're too hard to catch.

[00:38:22]>> The baby bird is very hungry.

[00:38:25]>> We really need to find its mommy.

[00:38:28]>> Usually, the mommy bird comes when her baby calls, but it's not chirping loud enough.

[00:38:36]>> Nanny, do a spell to make the chick chirp louder.

[00:38:39]>> Of course.

[00:38:41]Zig zag zig make it big.

[00:38:47]>> Oh no, Nanny. I think you got the spell wrong.

[00:38:51]>> The chick is getting bigger.

[00:38:54]>> I haven't got the spell wrong. I made it bigger to make it louder.

[00:39:02]>> Don't worry. The spell won't last long.

[00:39:05]>> How long, Nanny Plum? Uh, it could last a minute or a week or the spell is wearing off >> and the mummy bird is here.

[00:39:35]Hooray.

[00:39:40]>> What's it saying?

[00:39:41]>> The chick says, "Thank you very much and bye-bye."

[00:39:44]>> Bye-bye.

[00:39:51]>> Nanny, I'm hungry.

[00:39:54]>> Me, too.

[00:39:55]>> And me?

[00:39:58]>> How about some juicy worms?

[00:40:08]Today's adventure starts at the great elf tree.

[00:40:16]>> Acorn. Dad, >> look. Dad, all the leaves are falling off our tree.

[00:40:23]>> It's autumn, Ben. My favorite time of year. Mind you, there'll be leaf sweeping work to do. Let's get everyone organized.

[00:40:34]CALLING ALL ELVES. LEAF SWEEPING.

[00:40:40]>> Who's the best AT SWEEPING LEAVES?

[00:40:44]>> ARE BEST AT SWEEPING LEAVES.

[00:40:46]>> AND WHAT ARE WE?

[00:40:48]>> WE'RE >> OH, NEVER MIND. WHO'S THE BEST AT SWEEPING LEAVES? ELVES ARE BEST AT SWEEPING LEAVES.

[00:41:01]>> AND WHAT are we?

[00:41:07]>> So many leaves. I have to use three magic brooms.

[00:41:10]>> Sny. Why do the leaves fall off the trees?

[00:41:14]>> Goodness knows.

[00:41:16]>> Autumn leaves are so pretty.

[00:41:19]>> They might look pretty to you, Violet, but it just means more work for me. This one looks just like the leaf in Ben's hat. It's an oak leaf. It must be from the elf tree.

[00:41:33]>> I don't know why elves have to live in a tree. I don't know why we have to have trees. All autumn.

[00:41:38]>> Grumbling again. Nanny, you should be happy. Autumn is here.

[00:41:43]>> Yes, your majesty.

[00:41:46]>> Where are you going, Nanny?

[00:41:48]>> I'm returning these leaves.

[00:41:52]>> WAIT for us, Nanny.

[00:41:55]Who's the best at sweeping leaves?

[00:42:00]>> Hello, wise old owl.

[00:42:02]>> I believe these are your leaves.

[00:42:04]>> Oh, thank you, Nanny Plum.

[00:42:07]>> Hi, girls. Hi, boys.

[00:42:10]>> Such beautiful colors. Look, the leaves in your hats have changed color, too.

[00:42:16]Oh, so they have. H interesting.

[00:42:21]>> Let's play tag. Okay, Tag, you're it.

[00:42:26]Wait, I wasn't ready.

[00:42:29]Tag can't catch me. Ooh, look. A birdie.

[00:42:36]Where? Tag, you tricked me.

[00:42:42]Tag. Holly, can't catch me. I'm too fast.

[00:42:50]Oh, look. A squirrel. You can't trick me like that.

[00:42:55]>> No, Ben. There really is a squirrel.

[00:42:59]>> A squirrel.

[00:43:01]>> Easy now, Ben. Elf, >> what's wrong? It's just a squirrel.

[00:43:06]>> Just ignore the squirrel, Princess Holly.

[00:43:09]>> Ah, look. He's picking up an acorn.

[00:43:12]>> Sound the ACORN ALARM, MR. ELF.

[00:43:16]>> What's going on? It might be acorn day.

[00:43:23]>> What's acorn day?

[00:43:25]>> Not now, Princess Holly.

[00:43:29]>> CALLING ALL ELVES. Acorn day has begun.

[00:43:33]Don't panic. Please leave the elf tree immediately.

[00:43:39]>> It's probably a false alarm.

[00:43:42]>> Yes, hopefully it's just a practice.

[00:43:46]THERE HE GOES. MRS. ELF. MRS. ELF.

[00:43:50]>> HELLO. OH, >> don't panic, Mrs. Elf. Just hand it back.

[00:43:58]Get out of there, Mrs. Elf. Quickly.

[00:44:02]>> Will somebody please tell me what's going on? One day every year, the squirrels come and store their acorns in the great elf tree. WE CALL THAT DAY acorn day.

[00:44:20]>> What's so bad about squirrels storing acorns?

[00:44:24]>> Yes, they need to store their food for winter. And it's just an acorn. One acorn would be okay, but there are many squirrels and they have many acorns.

[00:44:39]>> I'm sorry. I couldn't stop him, wise old elf.

[00:44:42]>> It's not your fault, Mrs. Elf. There is no stopping them once they've started.

[00:44:48]>> What do we do now?

[00:44:50]>> Now we wait. You see, after one squirrel has put its acorn in the tree, another will come and copy it.

[00:45:01]Squirrels are very good at copying.

[00:45:21]Happy acorn day. WHEN DO THE SQUIRRELS ARRIVE?

[00:45:26]>> OH, have I missed all the fun?

[00:45:28]>> The squirrels have filled the elf tree with acorns, Daddy.

[00:45:32]>> Ah, yes. Very clever animals, those squirrels.

[00:45:36]>> They're a menace. Well, if you're going to live in an oak tree with little windows, you might as well put up a SIGN SAYING, "STORE YOUR ACORNS HERE."

[00:45:46]>> WELL, if I've missed the squirrels, I might as WELL GO HOME. GOODBYE. HAPPY ACORN DAY.

[00:45:53]>> Happy Acorn Day.

[00:45:55]>> Why is old elf? Why don't you just move the acorns somewhere else?

[00:46:01]>> Squirrels won't let anyone move their acorns. Watch.

[00:46:12]Oh, what are you going to do now?

[00:46:15]>> Now we're going to move the acorns out of the tree.

[00:46:19]>> But you said you couldn't move the acorns.

[00:46:23]>> We can't. But we can trick the squirrels into moving the acorns for us.

[00:46:28]>> How?

[00:46:29]>> Wait here. You'll see.

[00:46:33]It's very clever. Is it really clever?

[00:46:37]>> No, it's stupid but funny.

[00:46:40]>> Tada! Here we are. Squeak.

[00:46:43]>> Uh, why is the wise old elf dressed as a squirrel?

[00:46:47]>> Because squirrels copy other squirrels.

[00:46:50]Now, if I move an acorn, all the other squirrels will copy me and move their acorns, too.

[00:46:58]>> But don't the squirrels need to store their acorns for the winter?

[00:47:03]>> Yes. That's why I'll lead them to the dry hollow log on the top of the big hill.

[00:47:11]>> Your costume looks very heavy.

[00:47:13]>> Yes, but it's perfectly balanced by the tail.

[00:47:19]>> Ready for checks?

[00:47:20]>> Ready.

[00:47:21]>> Tail check.

[00:47:23]>> Acorn check.

[00:47:26]>> Squirrels watching.

[00:47:27]>> CHECK.

[00:47:28]>> GO, GO, GO.

[00:47:30]>> SQUEAK squeak squeak. WE'LL SEE YOU AT THE HOLLOW LOG, WISE OLD ELF.

[00:47:40]SQUEAK, SQUEAK.

[00:47:44]>> I hope the wise old elf will be all right.

[00:47:47]>> Squeak squeak.

[00:47:57]>> Why? Oh, the squirrels are coming.

[00:48:02]Squeak. SQUEAK.

[00:48:09]OH, GOOD. Almost there.

[00:48:13]>> Oh no, the tail has fallen off.

[00:48:16]>> I'm out of control. I can't stop.

[00:48:29]I love autumn. It's a pity I missed acorn day.

[00:48:40]I see an acorn. HOW CHARMING, YOUR MAJESTY.

[00:48:45]THROW the acorn away. A talking squirrel. THROW THE ACORN AWAY, YOUR MAJESTY. AH, wise old elf. Where did you come from?

[00:48:58]>> The acorn, your majesty. It's dangerous.

[00:49:03]>> NONSENSE. HOW can an acorn be dangerous?

[00:49:08]This lovely acorn isn't dangerous.

[00:49:11]Two acorns. It must be my lucky day.

[00:49:22]Was that supposed to happen?

[00:49:24]>> Well, not exactly.

[00:49:27]>> But the castle is a great place to store acorns for the winter.

[00:49:34]>> What happened? Where am I?

[00:49:37]>> Happy acorn day, Daddy. You didn't miss it after all.

[00:49:41]>> Oh, how am I going to get rid of all these acorns? Uh, you will need this squirrel costume.

[00:49:50]>> What? How does that work?

[00:49:52]>> You wear the costume and the squirrels copy you.

[00:49:56]>> I see. Okay, on with the costume, Nanny.

[00:49:59]Off you go. Chop, chop.

[00:50:01]>> Hey, >> HAPPY AIRORN DAY.

[00:50:06]>> SQUEAK, SQUEAK, SQUEAK.

[00:50:10]>> Today's adventure starts at the little castle.

[00:50:17]The elf windmill.

[00:50:23]>> Nanny plum. I'd like some bread with my egg, please.

[00:50:27]>> I'm sorry, your majesty. We haven't any bread this morning.

[00:50:30]>> No bread? Then please magic some up.

[00:50:34]>> I can't magic up bread without flour, and we've run out of flour.

[00:50:39]>> Well, can't we order more flour from the elves? I have, but as usual, the elf truck is late.

[00:50:47]>> Nanny, the elf truck's here.

[00:50:57]>> Hi, Ben. Hi, Ollie.

[00:51:00]>> Food delivery.

[00:51:01]>> At last, Mr. Alf King is waiting for his breakfast. Well, today we've got mushrooms, tomatoes, baked beans, and of course, eggs. That should make a splendid king's breakfast.

[00:51:17]>> Yes. Yes. Thank you, Mr. Elf. But the only thing I need today is flour.

[00:51:23]>> Flour?

[00:51:24]>> Yes, flour for making bread. The king wants bread.

[00:51:29]>> No problem. We'll pick up a bag of flour from the elf windmill.

[00:51:34]>> Thank you, Mr. Elf.

[00:51:35]>> Let's see. We should be able to deliver it next week.

[00:51:39]>> Next week, but I need flour today.

[00:51:43]>> Ah, you know what they say. You can't rush the elf windmill.

[00:51:49]>> Maybe I should visit this elf windmill.

[00:51:52]>> Of course, Nanny Plum. We can take you if you like.

[00:51:55]>> The windmill sounds fun. Can I come, too?

[00:52:00]>> Of course. Hop aboard, Princess Holly.

[00:52:08]Chicken.

[00:52:29]There's the windmill.

[00:52:34]Wow.

[00:52:37]>> Hello, Ben. Hello, Holly.

[00:52:40]>> Hello, wise old elf.

[00:52:42]>> Ah, Nanny Plum.

[00:52:44]>> Hi there. Can I have a bag of flour, please?

[00:52:47]>> Certainly. We should have a bag of flour ready in a week.

[00:52:52]>> But I need it now.

[00:52:55]>> You know what they say, you can't rush the elf windmill.

[00:52:59]>> Why not? Oh, don't you know how a windmill makes flour?

[00:53:05]>> Of course I do. Uh, >> wise elf, can you show us how it makes flour?

[00:53:12]>> Of course I can. Follow me.

[00:53:23]Now, can anyone tell me what this is?

[00:53:28]It's an elf. No. Know what is the elf holding?

[00:53:34]>> It's wheat.

[00:53:35]>> Very good, Ben. And who knows what we do with wheat at the elf windmill.

[00:53:41]>> I know. We take the wheat and we >> One moment, Ben. Let's give the fairies a chance to tell us.

[00:53:50]>> Um, is it for sweeping the floor?

[00:53:54]>> No, no, no. We use the wheat to make the flour. First, we put the wheat in this funnel.

[00:54:03]The funnel separates out the parts we need. Come and see. This way, everyone.

[00:54:15]>> That doesn't look like flower.

[00:54:18]>> We haven't finished yet. Princess Olly, look. The wind turns the sails.

[00:54:27]The sails turn the cogs and the cogs turn the grindstone.

[00:54:37]The grindstoneone crushes the grains of wheat and out comes top quality elf flour.

[00:54:48]>> It's very slow.

[00:54:50]>> That's why it takes a week to make a bag of flour. Why can't it go faster?

[00:54:56]>> The mill goes at the speed of the wind.

[00:55:00]>> So, if we could make the wind go faster, the mill would go faster, too.

[00:55:07]>> Yes, but we can't make the wind go faster.

[00:55:12]>> I can.

[00:55:13]>> Oh, now I'm not sure you should use magic.

[00:55:17]>> Oh, stop fussing. I'm always very careful when it comes to weather spells.

[00:55:23]>> Nanny, can I do the spell, too?

[00:55:26]>> No, Princess Holly. You're much too young for dangerous weather spells.

[00:55:32]>> Oh, >> but you can watch me and see how it's done.

[00:55:38]Blow, wind, do your stuff with all your might. Puff, puff, puff.

[00:55:47]Oo, >> there. What did I tell you?

[00:55:56]>> Um, well, >> the windmill's going faster and faster.

[00:56:04]>> You see, wise old elf, I know what I'm doing.

[00:56:11]>> That sounded like thunder. Did you do that, Nanny?

[00:56:16]>> Me? No, I didn't magic up thunder, just wind.

[00:56:26]>> Are you sure you haven't made a storm, NANNY?

[00:56:30]>> YES. WOW. WIND, STORM, HURRICANE.

[00:56:34]Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference.

[00:56:37]>> We're making so much flour, WE'RE RUNNING OUT OF SACKS.

[00:56:48]NANNY PAL, is this ghastly weather you're doing?

[00:56:53]>> Oh, stop fussing. It'll get better in a moment.

[00:56:57]>> It can't get any worse.

[00:57:02]The mill's going crazy. It's making TOO MUCH FLOUR. RUN, RUN, RUN FOR YOUR LOOK HOW FAST THE SAILS are going.

[00:57:19]>> Too fast.

[00:57:20]>> The mill is out of control. It's filling up with flour.

[00:57:25]>> Isn't that what it's supposed to do?

[00:57:28]>> We have to slow the mill down.

[00:57:32]>> All right, I'll just do some more magic to stop the wind.

[00:57:37]>> No, thank you, Nanny Palum. We've had quite enough of fairy magic. Now it's time for some elf skill.

[00:57:47]>> WHAT'S YOUR PLAN, wise old elf?

[00:57:49]>> We simply lasso the sails and stop the windmill.

[00:57:55]Take hold of this rope, elves.

[00:58:02]>> Are you sure this is a good idea?

[00:58:05]>> We know what we're doing. Stand back everyone.

[00:58:12]>> He's got it. HOORAY.

[00:58:15]>> WELL DONE, wise old elf.

[00:58:18]>> Told you it would work.

[00:58:24]>> I hope they're okay.

[00:58:29]>> They don't look very happy.

[00:58:32]>> Elves are never happy.

[00:58:40]MAYBE you can STOP THE SPELL NOW, Nanny Plum.

[00:58:47]>> What did he say?

[00:58:49]>> Stop the wind.

[00:58:52]>> Oh, okay.

[00:58:54]All wind, away you go.

[00:59:07]Wise old elf, are you all right?

[00:59:10]>> Of course I'm all right. I'm an elf.

[00:59:15]>> I'll just get my bag of flour.

[00:59:18]>> Nanny Plum, I strongly advise you not to open that door.

[00:59:24]>> Oh, stop fussing.

[00:59:36]Ben, look.

[00:59:43]>> There's your dad.

[00:59:44]>> Uh, hi, Dad.

[00:59:46]>> Hi, Ben.

[00:59:47]>> Ah, Mr. Elf. Could you deliver one bag of flour for Nanny Plum?

[00:59:54]>> She can have a whole truckload. I'll take it there right away.

[00:59:58]>> Hooray.

[01:00:00]Oh, thank you. That would be most kind.

[01:00:12]>> Today's adventure starts at the Little Castle.

[01:00:18]>> Nanny Plum's lesson.

[01:00:22]>> Holly, Violet, and Strawberry. Are you ready for today's fairy lesson? Yes, man. Mom, >> today's lesson is about who can that be?

[01:00:36]>> Ah, Ben Elf.

[01:00:38]>> Hello, Nanny Plum. Is Holly in?

[01:00:41]>> I'm afraid Princess Holly is too busy to play with elves or insects.

[01:00:49]>> Hi, Ben. Hi, Gaston.

[01:00:51]>> Hi, Holly.

[01:00:52]>> Nanny Plum's giving us a lesson. Do you want to join in? Yes, please.

[01:00:57]>> Actually, it's a fairy lesson.

[01:01:00]>> Please, nanny, let Ben stay.

[01:01:03]>> But Ben's missed the beginning, and I don't want to repeat everything I've said.

[01:01:08]>> But all you've said is today's lesson is about >> Please let Ben stay.

[01:01:16]>> Please, Num.

[01:01:18]Okay, as long as Ben just sits quietly and watches, I suppose even an elf might learn something.

[01:01:27]>> Thanks, Nanny.

[01:01:30]>> Oh, so you're joining us, too, are you?

[01:01:33]>> Ow. Ow.

[01:01:36]>> Now, where was I?

[01:01:39]>> Today's lesson is about >> Thank you, Strawberry.

[01:01:44]Today's lesson is about some important fairy rules.

[01:01:49]>> Ooh.

[01:01:50]>> Rule one, fairies must look nice. Hair lovely, clothes stylish, skin beautifully clean. Elves and ladybirds of course need not worry about such things. Rule two, fairies should never ever be without their wands.

[01:02:11]Who knows why? Without wands, fairies can't do magic tricks.

[01:02:17]>> Yes, Ben. We need wands to do magic. A fairy without her wand is like a like a ladybird without her spots.

[01:02:28]>> Nanny Gaston's a boy ladybird.

[01:02:32]>> Whatever. The important thing is fairies must look after their wands.

[01:02:37]>> Yes.

[01:02:37]>> Yes, Nanny Plum.

[01:02:39]>> Rule three. If it's windy like today, fairies should be careful about flying.

[01:02:46]As long as I fly low, I'll be fine. But on a day like today, no one should fly above the castle walls. It's very windy up here.

[01:02:57]>> Yes, Nanny Plum.

[01:02:59]>> So, what have we learned?

[01:03:02]>> Fairies should always look nice. Fairies must never ever be without their wands.

[01:03:10]Fairies mustn't fly in strong wings.

[01:03:14]>> Very good. You see, even I find it difficult when the wind is SO >> OH, nanny plums gone.

[01:03:26]>> Was that meant to happen?

[01:03:27]>> I don't think so.

[01:03:33]>> Nanny's left her wand behind. And a fairy without a wand is like a ladybird without his spots.

[01:03:42]>> Poor Nanny. What can we do?

[01:03:45]>> I've got a simple plan. We find Nanny.

[01:03:48]We rescue her. Then we give Nanny her wand.

[01:03:52]>> But we don't know how to find her. And we don't know how to rescue her. And we're not allowed to touch Nanny Plum's wand.

[01:04:01]>> Then it's a good thing I'm here. I can do all those things because I'm an elf.

[01:04:10]>> Gaston, find Nanny Plum.

[01:04:15]>> Gaston will sniff her out in no time.

[01:04:19]>> Hooray for Gaston.

[01:04:24]>> There's Manny Plum. Stage one completed.

[01:04:29]>> Hello.

[01:04:30]How did you find me so quickly?

[01:04:33]>> Gaston followed your smell.

[01:04:36]>> My smell? For your information, I do not smell.

[01:04:42]>> Nanny, we got your wand.

[01:04:46]>> Holly, you know you're not allowed to touch my wand. It could be very dangerous.

[01:04:53]>> But we just wanted to help you. And you said a fairy should never be without her wand. So, we're here to rescue you and give you back your wand.

[01:05:05]>> Well, that's very nice of you all. But >> stage two, the rescuing bit. Keep still, Nanny Plum. I'm going to throw this lasso round your waist.

[01:05:17]>> Uh, that sounds dangerous. I think I'll just wait for the wind to drop and then I'll fly down. Are you sure you don't want to be rescued, nanny?

[01:05:29]>> Quite sure. This isn't quite what I had planned, but now we're all together again. Let's resume the lesson.

[01:05:39]>> Uh, Nanny Plum, are you sure that leaf can take your weight?

[01:05:44]>> My weight? Young man, I'll have you know I'm as light as a feather. Now, where was I? The last thing you said was, "Even I find it difficult to fly when the wind is so woo."

[01:05:59]That's the sound you made when the wind blew you away. Woo!

[01:06:05]>> Ah, yes. Thank you, Strawberry. Even I find it difficult TO >> MANNY, are you okay?

[01:06:18]>> Uh, yes. At least I'm dry.

[01:06:27]>> Nanny's wings are soaking wet. She can't fly. So, she's stuck on that little island.

[01:06:35]>> Nanny Plum, are you ready to be rescued?

[01:06:38]>> Uh, no. I'll wait for my wings to dry and then I'll fly over to you.

[01:06:45]>> I think that bird's looking for worms.

[01:06:49]I hope Mrs. Bird doesn't mistake me for a worm.

[01:07:00]>> Oh, nanny plums in a bird's nest.

[01:07:03]>> I'll be all right as long as the eggs don't hatch.

[01:07:08]>> Oh dear, >> those baby birds look hungry.

[01:07:14]>> Oh, Bubba, my wings ARE STILL WET.

[01:07:21]NANNY PLUM.

[01:07:22]>> It's not pleasant, but it's only mud.

[01:07:26]>> I think it's quicksand. Nelly plum is sinking into the ground.

[01:07:32]>> Uh, Ben, I'm ready to be rescued now.

[01:07:37]>> Fantastic.

[01:07:39]>> Giddy up, YASA. GIDDY UP. GIDDY UP. Keep still, NANNY PLUM. I'M GOING TO THROW THIS lasso round your waist.

[01:07:50]SHE'S TOO HEAVY. GASTON, pull harder.

[01:07:56]WOO!

[01:07:57]>> HOORAY! OOH! Nanny Plum! You smell horrible.

[01:08:03]>> Well, at least no one else was here to see all that.

[01:08:10]>> My goodness. Is that you, Nanny Plum?

[01:08:13]Uh, yes, Queen Thistle. I'm just teaching the children a few fairy rules.

[01:08:19]>> Excellent. And what fairy rules are you teaching?

[01:08:23]>> Rule one, fairies must always look nice.

[01:08:28]Hair lovely, clothes stylish, skin beautifully clean.

[01:08:33]>> Uh, yes. I've been showing the children what not to do. Rule two, fairies must never ever be without their wands.

[01:08:44]>> Uh, yes. Yes, Strawberry King doesn't want to know all the little details.

[01:08:49]>> Quite right. You seem to have everything under control, Nanny Plum. Please carry on.

[01:08:54]>> Thank you. Your royal.

[01:08:59]>> Did you notice that Nanny Plum seemed a bit smelly?

[01:09:02]>> I thought it was the ladybird.

[01:09:06]>> Now, where was I? You had just shouted, "Woo!"

[01:09:12]That's the sound you made as you landed in the mud.

[01:09:16]Thank you, Strawberry. Actually, that brings today's lesson to a close.

[01:09:23]>> That was a brilliant lesson, especially the adventure bits.

[01:09:27]>> I'm pleased you enjoyed it, Ben. And thank you for rescuing me.

[01:09:33]It's nice to have you back.

[01:09:36]Hair be lovely. Clothes have style. Skin beautifully clean.

[01:09:43]>> Nanny Plum, you look lovely and pretty again.

[01:09:47]>> Thank you, Strawberry. Now, children, what do you think I've learned today?

[01:09:53]>> Um, what to shout when you fall out of trees and stuff?

[01:09:58]No, I've learned it's good to have friends around when you need them, whether they are fairies or elves.

[01:10:07]>> Oh, yes, sorry, Gaston. Or lazy birds.

[01:10:14]Today's adventure starts at the Little Castle.

[01:10:22]>> Big Bad Barry.

[01:10:31]I say I'm getting a little hungry.

[01:10:34]>> Me, too.

[01:10:35]>> I think I fancy fish and chips.

[01:10:38]>> You don't have any fish, YOUR MAJESTY.

[01:10:40]>> WHAT? No fish?

[01:10:42]>> But I can magic up some fish fingers.

[01:10:46]>> Yum, yum. I like fish fingers.

[01:10:49]>> NO, NO. I WANT FRESH FISH.

[01:10:53]FRESH from the lake with chips.

[01:10:55]>> I know. Ben's dad has a fishing boat.

[01:10:59]>> Then we shall go and see Ben's dad.

[01:11:03]>> It's time we put the boat away for the winter. Ben, I'm pleased Bunty has made it through the summer with no accidents.

[01:11:11]>> What kind of accidents?

[01:11:13]>> The kind where the boat gets eaten.

[01:11:16]>> Eaten?

[01:11:17]>> Yes. Have I never told you the story of Big Bad Barry the fish?

[01:11:23]>> No.

[01:11:25]>> It was a dark and stormy night. I was sailing in my favorite boat when suddenly A FISH. A FISH, MR. ELF.

[01:11:34]>> WHAT'S THAT?

[01:11:34]>> I WANT A FISH FOR DINNER WITH CHIPS.

[01:11:38]>> OH, so we'd like you to take us out on the lake to catch one. I was just putting Bunty away for the winter.

[01:11:45]>> Who's Bounty? my boat.

[01:11:47]>> Well, one more trip won't do any harm, will it?

[01:11:50]>> I'd rather not. Um, she might get wet.

[01:11:54]>> Mr. Elf, your king commands you.

[01:11:58]>> Okay, climb aboard.

[01:12:01]>> You will have to leave your wands here.

[01:12:03]Magic isn't allowed on ELF BOATS. AND WHERE ELSE?

[01:12:15]Let's get going. I'll do the steering.

[01:12:18]>> Hang on a minute. You might be king on land, your majesty, but on this boat, I'm the captain, so I'm in charge.

[01:12:26]>> All right, captain. As long as I get a fish.

[01:12:30]>> Holly and Ben, wind the engine. I >> I, CAPTAIN.

[01:12:35]>> King Thistle, take the wheel. OKIE DOKIE, CAPTAIN.

[01:12:43]This is fun. Turn ship to starboard.

[01:12:46]What?

[01:12:48]Turn right. Why didn't you say so? At sea, we don't say left and right. We say port and starboard. Isn't that a bit silly?

[01:12:59]We'll fish from the stern.

[01:13:02]>> Where's that?

[01:13:04]>> The back of the boat. Come with me.

[01:13:07]Fishing is a tricky business. You must have the right type of bait.

[01:13:12]>> What kind of bait are we using today?

[01:13:15]>> Stale bread. Stale bread? Who likes stale bread?

[01:13:20]>> Should we put some butter on it, Dad?

[01:13:22]>> And jam.

[01:13:23]>> Yes. We're not going to catch anything with stale bread, old boy. Stick a bit of jam ON IT.

[01:13:29]>> STOP. I'M THE CAPTAIN. SO, while we're aboard, Bunty, WE DO WHAT I SAY.

[01:13:34]>> I CAPTAIN. NOW BE QUIET. Fish don't like noise.

[01:13:39]>> Very bossy, isn't he?

[01:13:43]>> This is so exciting.

[01:13:45]>> Shh, everybody. Now we wait.

[01:13:53]>> Are you sure this is right?

[01:13:55]>> Of course I'm sure.

[01:13:57]>> Come on, let me have a go.

[01:13:59]>> Fine, you'll see. It takes time TO CATCH A FISH. I'VE CAUGHT a fish. Holly, grab the net. Get ready to catch it.

[01:14:10]>> Well done, Daddy.

[01:14:12]>> Wow, it's big.

[01:14:13]>> It's a whopper. All right. And I caught it. It's only a little tidler.

[01:14:18]>> It must be the biggest fish in the lake.

[01:14:21]>> It's too small.

[01:14:24]>> That was the biggest fish I've ever seen.

[01:14:27]>> I've seen bigger. Much much bigger.

[01:14:32]>> Really?

[01:14:33]>> Really?

[01:14:34]It was many years ago when I first met Big Bad Barry.

[01:14:40]>> Big Bad Barry? Who's that?

[01:14:44]>> Only the biggest, hugest, most giganticest fish the world has ever seen.

[01:14:50]>> No, >> it was a dark and stormy night.

[01:14:55]I was out sailing in my favorite boat, Hilda, when I first saw Big Bad Barry.

[01:15:04]I knew straight away I had to catch him.

[01:15:07]I had to be the fisherman who took him home for the biggest fish dinner in history.

[01:15:14]I tried several different baits before I found what Barry liked. Cheese.

[01:15:20]>> Cheese.

[01:15:21]>> Cheese. I put a bit of cheese on the line and Barry was hooked straight away.

[01:15:27]The only thing was he was stronger than my old boat Hilda was. Bad Barrett dragged my poor boat Hilder all over the lake. And when he'd finished that, he ate her.

[01:15:39]>> He ate Hilder? It sounds horrid.

[01:15:43]>> It was. So you built Bunty to replace Hilda. No. First there was Doris. Then Peggy, there was Abigail, Fifi, and Trixel.

[01:15:56]Not forgetting Sabrina, Vicki, and Miss Boo Boo. Barry ate them all. I tried to catch Barry so many times, but he was always too strong.

[01:16:09]>> So that's where all the cheese went.

[01:16:12]>> In the end, I gave up. Big bad Barry is still out there somewhere.

[01:16:18]>> Oo, >> incredible. I have come to a royal decision. WE MUST CATCH Big Bad Barry and have HIM WITH CHIPS.

[01:16:27]>> HOORAY! NO, WE MUSTN'T. I don't want to lose another boat. Not Bounty.

[01:16:34]>> Anyway, there's no cheese on the boat. I won't allow it. Batty can smell cheese a mile away. Even a mild cheddar.

[01:16:42]>> Good. I've got some cheese in my picnic camper. We can use that.

[01:16:48]>> CHEESE ON BOARD. QUICK, get rid of IT BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.

[01:16:54]WHAT DID YOU DO THAT FOR? I TOLD YOU IT'S DANGEROUS to have cheese on board.

[01:16:59]>> Luckily, I also brought a nice Stilton cheese we can tempt Barry with.

[01:17:04]>> No, I refuse to help.

[01:17:06]>> Then we'll do it without you. I'm taking charge.

[01:17:10]>> HOORAY.

[01:17:12]>> IT'S MUTINY.

[01:17:14]MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY.

[01:17:18]>> We'll catch this Barry and have him with chips. Ben, take the wheel. I I CAPTAIN >> HOLLY, HOLD THE NET.

[01:17:28]>> I I >> Here, Barry. Barry. Barry. Come on, Barry. Where are you?

[01:17:35]>> It's not working.

[01:17:36]>> HERE, BARRY. COME ON, BOY.

[01:17:41]If we're going to catch Big Bad Barry, let's do it properly.

[01:17:45]>> Yes.

[01:17:46]>> You must do what I say as soon as I SAY IT.

[01:17:49]>> I, CAPTAIN.

[01:17:50]>> Big Bad Barry is too big for that rod.

[01:17:54]We'll use this rod.

[01:17:56]>> Wow.

[01:17:59]>> You wanted to meet big bad Barry?

[01:18:02]>> Here's your chance. Excellent. Now we wait, but not for long.

[01:18:17]>> LOOK, IT'S HIM. IT'S BIG BAD.

[01:18:23]>> WHAT A FISH. We'll be eating him FOR WEEKS.

[01:18:27]>> HE'S GOT THE CHEESE.

[01:18:31]>> START THE ENGINE.

[01:18:34]PULL.

[01:18:37]>> WE'RE NOT GOING ANYWHERE.

[01:18:39]>> YES, WE ARE. BAD BARRY IS PULLING US BACKWARDS. HANG ON.

[01:18:46]We've got him. WE GOT HIM. I think he's got us, daddy.

[01:18:51]>> Holly's right. We should never have tried to catch Bad Barry.

[01:18:56]>> He's too big.

[01:18:58]>> He's too bad.

[01:19:03]>> WE HAVE TO LET HIM GO. NEVER.

[01:19:09]>> AHA! He's given up. I don't think so.

[01:19:15]>> HE'S EATING THE LINE. AH, then he can have it. I GIVE IN. SORRY WE tried to catch you, Barry. No hard feelings, EH?

[01:19:26]>> HE'S EATING BOUNTIES.

[01:19:29]>> DODGE LAUNCH THE LIFEBOAT.

[01:19:31]ABANDON SHIP. WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND KINGS FIRST.

[01:19:38]>> OH, BOUNTY.

[01:19:41]>> HELLO, EVERYONE. The chips are ready.

[01:19:43]Where's the fish?

[01:19:47]Oh, what's going on?

[01:19:50]>> Big bad Barry is eating bounty.

[01:19:53]>> Yum, yum, yum.

[01:19:56]>> Oh dear. Do you think Barry would like some chips with that?

[01:20:00]>> I think he's full.

[01:20:03]Alas, poor Bunty. I knew her well.

[01:20:06]>> Right. What should we have for dinner then?

[01:20:09]>> I think I'd like fish fingers >> with chips.

[01:20:18]Today's adventure starts at the little castle.

[01:20:24]>> King Thistle's new clothes.

[01:20:28]>> The pink dress or the blue dress? Mommy, I can't decide.

[01:20:34]>> The pink one looks nice on you, Holly, but what about me? Green or yellow or turquoise?

[01:20:41]>> Ben, what do you think? Um, maybe the pink one for you and the greeny blue one for your mom.

[01:20:49]>> Green, blue, yellow, purple. What's all this fuss about?

[01:20:54]>> King and Queen Margold are coming to visit today. Remember?

[01:21:00]>> Oh, yes.

[01:21:02]>> They are very fashionable. And I don't want them to think we look scruffy.

[01:21:06]>> Who looks scruffy?

[01:21:08]>> You look scruffy.

[01:21:10]>> Do I? Yes, Daddy.

[01:21:14]>> What do you think, Ben? Manto man, do I look scruffy?

[01:21:19]>> Uh, maybe you could be a tiny bit smarter.

[01:21:23]>> That is why I have ordered the elf Taylor to make you some new clothes.

[01:21:28]>> H.

[01:21:28]>> And you must have a bath.

[01:21:31]>> Okay.

[01:21:35]>> The elf Taylor.

[01:21:37]>> That's just the wise old elf. I'll have you know I'm not just the wise old elf.

[01:21:44]I'm also a qualified tor.

[01:21:47]>> Oh, I see. CARRY ON THEN. I'M off to have a bath.

[01:21:52]>> But hurry up. Our guests will be here soon.

[01:21:56]>> King Sisle's new clothes, your majesty.

[01:22:00]>> Oo, lovely. But is this fashionable? This is a classic cut made from the finest woolen fabrics, your majesty.

[01:22:12]>> Oh, very nice.

[01:22:15]>> Oh, please don't pro it, Nanny Plum.

[01:22:19]It's a very delicate fabric, which means you must not clean it with magic.

[01:22:25]>> Yes. Yes. Thank you, Taylor. Bye.

[01:22:28]>> Goodbye.

[01:22:31]Can you see that speck of dirt there, Holly?

[01:22:34]>> I can't see anything, Mommy.

[01:22:37]>> Nanny Plum, can you see that speck of dirt?

[01:22:40]>> Where? There. No, there.

[01:22:45]>> Oh. Oh, dear.

[01:22:47]>> Mommy, you've made daddy's new clothes dirty.

[01:22:51]>> So, I have. And King and Queen Marold will be here soon. Nanny, have you got time to clean it? Leave it with me, your majesty.

[01:23:02]>> Nanny Plum, can Ben and I help you?

[01:23:05]>> Of course.

[01:23:11]>> H, that's a fair old stain.

[01:23:14]>> How are we going to clean it?

[01:23:16]>> Um, >> the elf Taylor said we shouldn't use magic.

[01:23:21]>> That's all right. We'll just throw it in the washing machine.

[01:23:25]>> But the elf Taylor said it was very delicate.

[01:23:29]What does an elf know about washing clothes?

[01:23:31]>> He makes them.

[01:23:33]>> He might make clothes, but he hasn't washed as many as I have. We'll need lots of soap powder.

[01:23:39]>> Are you sure this is a good idea?

[01:23:41]>> Of course it's a good idea. Nothing clothes like better than a good hot soapy wash. You know, as we're doing a wash, we should clean the king's old clothes as well.

[01:23:53]>> His scruffy clothes.

[01:23:56]>> Yes.

[01:23:56]>> Okay.

[01:24:00]la.

[01:24:07]>> Daddy.

[01:24:08]>> Yes.

[01:24:09]>> We're going to wash all your clothes.

[01:24:12]>> Okay.

[01:24:15]>> Shoes and crown, too. Nanny, >> why not? Then everything will be clean.

[01:24:26]La, Manny.

[01:24:29]>> Fantastic.

[01:24:31]In they go.

[01:24:36]>> There. Now we let the washing machine do all the work. It's all very clever and scientific.

[01:24:42]>> What's it doing?

[01:24:44]>> That's the first wash cycle.

[01:24:49]>> Now, what's it doing?

[01:24:50]>> It's rinsing all the soap out. It's very clever.

[01:24:59]FINISHED.

[01:25:00]>> YES. NOW, let's see if all that soap got that stain out.

[01:25:06]>> Oh, daddy's crown is a bit bent and his shoes are all soggy.

[01:25:12]>> Oh dear. Were the king's clothes always this small?

[01:25:17]>> They've shrunk. Nanny Plum, are the king's clothes clean?

[01:25:22]>> That's mommy. Uh, nearly ready, your majesty.

[01:25:27]>> Nanny, what are we going to do?

[01:25:30]>> Maybe when the clothes are dry, they'll go back to their normal size.

[01:25:35]>> Yes, Ben. I'll just do a simple spell to dry them.

[01:25:39]>> But the tailor said you shouldn't use magic.

[01:25:42]>> Oh, I'll only use a teeny tiny gentle little spell.

[01:25:48]Uh-oh.

[01:25:50]Abracadabra.

[01:25:52]Make clothes dry. Thunder and lightning.

[01:25:56]Flame bang fire.

[01:26:03]Nanny Plum. Quick, give me the king's new clothes. Our guests will be here any minute.

[01:26:10]Where are the clothes, Nanny Plum? And what's that smell?

[01:26:14]>> We washed Daddy's clothes, but they shrunk. And then nanny burnt them with magic.

[01:26:23]>> My goodness. Daddy will have to wear his old clothes then, I suppose.

[01:26:28]>> But we cleaned Daddy's old clothes, too.

[01:26:32]>> What? You mean he has no clothes to wear?

[01:26:36]>> Uh, yes.

[01:26:38]>> Hello. Where are my clothes?

[01:26:41]>> Nearly ready, darling.

[01:26:42]>> I'm all clean now.

[01:26:44]>> Nanny will bring you your clothes in a moment. And I smell lovely.

[01:26:49]>> Nanny, call the elf. Taylor.

[01:26:52]Ah, too late. That's King and Queen Marold.

[01:26:57]What are we going to do now?

[01:26:59]>> Um, >> we can make magic clothes.

[01:27:05]>> Nanny, can you do that?

[01:27:08]>> If you insist, Queen Thistle, but magic clothes can be a bit tricky.

[01:27:13]>> Hello? Anyone there? They're here.

[01:27:17]>> Just make the magic clothes, nanny. I'll go and see you to our guests.

[01:27:21]>> As you wish, your majesty.

[01:27:24]>> First, we need something to turn into shoes.

[01:27:28]>> Lemons?

[01:27:29]>> No, they need to be shoe shaped. Ah, >> carrots.

[01:27:35]>> Now, we need something round and juicy for the jacket.

[01:27:39]>> A lemon.

[01:27:40]>> No, a tomato.

[01:27:45]H. What can we use for the crown?

[01:27:51]Ah, Holly, you remember King and Queen Marold?

[01:27:55]>> Hello, Princess Holly.

[01:27:57]>> Hello. And this is my best friend, Ben Elf.

[01:28:02]>> Hello, Ben.

[01:28:03]>> I must say, your clothes are quite um charming.

[01:28:08]>> Yes, nice and uh sensible.

[01:28:11]>> Oh, is it the country look? Uh, I think the way one dresses is very important.

[01:28:18]>> My husband won't be a moment. He's just changing into his new clothes.

[01:28:23]>> New clothes? That sounds interesting.

[01:28:28]>> Well, it is an experiment.

[01:28:35]>> Sorry to KEEP YOU WAITING.

[01:28:37]That's fantastic.

[01:28:40]>> Outstanding.

[01:28:41]Oh, >> really? Well, the jacket feels a bit soggy, actually.

[01:28:46]>> It looks wonderful.

[01:28:48]>> So fresh and exciting.

[01:28:51]>> We were just saying how important it is to think carefully about what you wear.

[01:28:57]>> I don't think I think at all.

[01:29:04]>> Oh, I sir.

[01:29:08]>> Oh, what's that?

[01:29:10]Yes, I was worried that might happen.

[01:29:14]Tricky things. Magic clothes.

[01:29:18]>> Silly daddy. You've got a lemon on your head.

[01:29:22]>> This is nothing to do with me. My wife chose it. That is amazing.

[01:29:29]>> Awesome.

[01:29:30]>> I've never seen anything like it.

[01:29:33]Absolute genius.

[01:29:36]>> Self transforming clothes. I would never have thought of that.

[01:29:40]>> And you say that you don't think about what to wear.

[01:29:44]>> You know more about fashion than we ever could.

[01:29:48]>> Where do you get your inspiration from?

[01:29:51]>> Ah, well uh >> now tell me, have you ever considered a teaching fashion?

[01:30:01]>> Ah, Danny Plum, could you make us something for dinner, please?

[01:30:05]>> Of course, your majesty. I can make you anything you like as long as you don't want carrots, tomatoes, or lemons.

[01:30:18]>> Today's adventure starts at the great elf tree.

[01:30:26]>> Lucy's picnic.

[01:30:28]>> Now, children, is everyone ready for the tour of the elf factory?

[01:30:34]>> Yes.

[01:30:35]>> This way, please.

[01:30:38]Oo.

[01:30:40]>> All aboard. Next stop, level 99. Hold tight.

[01:30:50]>> Ah, my tummy.

[01:31:00]Here we are. The elf factory. Goodness me. Look at all this rubbish. Don't you ever tidy up.

[01:31:10]>> This isn't rubbish, Nanny Palum. These are the raw materials we use to make toys.

[01:31:19]The plastic bottles are made into glue.

[01:31:32]The old tin cans are made into clockwork goggles.

[01:31:42]And the old paper and card goes into the palpate machine and gets squished into flat sheets which are folded into new boxes for our toys.

[01:32:00]>> Wow, that's very clever.

[01:32:03]>> Elves are very clever. And where else?

[01:32:11]>> This way. Wee.

[01:32:13]>> Wee.

[01:32:14]>> Wee.

[01:32:17]>> The elf factory produces one new toy every second.

[01:32:23]>> What happens when you go to bed? Does the elf factory stop?

[01:32:28]>> Certainly not. We work day and night to make sure the children of the world get their toys. The elf factory never stops.

[01:32:40]>> Oh, the elf factory stopped.

[01:32:43]>> What? Slight problem, I'm afraid. Wise old elf. We've run out of plastic, metal, and old paper.

[01:32:50]>> Let's just magic up some more.

[01:32:53]>> No, not magic. We're elves and we >> don't do magic.

[01:33:00]>> So, what are you going to do?

[01:33:02]>> We'll simply go to the great elf tower.

[01:33:06]>> OOH.

[01:33:10]>> To the great elf tower.

[01:33:13]>> What is the great elf tower?

[01:33:16]>> Oh, it's a wondrous place.

[01:33:19]>> I've never heard of it. The Great Elf Tower gives us all the things we need to make toys.

[01:33:26]>> How does it do that?

[01:33:28]>> When big people have picnics in the Little Kingdom, they put plastic bottles, tin cans, and old papers into the great elf tower.

[01:33:40]We're here.

[01:33:44]Behold the great elf tower.

[01:33:49]>> Where? All I can see is a litter bin.

[01:33:52]>> What? Big people and fairies might call it a litter bin, but to us it is the great elf tower.

[01:34:00]>> Why are you wearing those funny clothes?

[01:34:02]>> They're not funny.

[01:34:04]>> These are safety clothes. The great elf tower can be very dangerous >> and very smelly.

[01:34:12]Here goes.

[01:34:21]Keep going. You're almost there.

[01:34:27]>> Have you found lots of things for making toys?

[01:34:31]>> Uh, not yet. It's a bit dark. I'll go down and take a closer look. Oh dear. I think the great elf tower is empty.

[01:34:43]>> Oh, mommy. Daddy, can I have some more jelly, please? This is a >> Dad. I can hear big people.

[01:34:50]>> We must stay out of their way. Big people have very big feet.

[01:34:58]>> Come on, Rex.

[01:34:59]>> That was a lovely picnic.

[01:35:02]>> Let's tidy up.

[01:35:03]>> Okay, Dad. I'll take the litter to the bin.

[01:35:06]>> Thank you, Lucy.

[01:35:07]>> Come on, Rex.

[01:35:09]>> That's the sound of big people. Quick, get out of the bin.

[01:35:14]>> HUH? WHAT WAS THAT? I SAID GET OUT of the bin.

[01:35:19]>> IT'S NOT A BIN. IT'S THE GREAT ELF TOWER.

[01:35:24]>> JUST GET OUT OF THERE, YOU silly old elf.

[01:35:28]>> Excuse me.

[01:35:33]>> Ooh, a little fairy. Hello.

[01:35:37]>> Ooh, and a smelly little fairy.

[01:35:41]>> I am not a smelly little fairy. I'm a smelly little elf.

[01:35:46]>> It's that little girl we met at the farm.

[01:35:49]>> Yes, it's Lucy. Hello, Ben. Hello, Holly. We're having a picnic.

[01:35:56]>> Look, Gaston. It's Rex.

[01:36:03]>> He likes you because you're smelly.

[01:36:06]>> Charmed, I'm sure.

[01:36:08]>> Ooh, you've brought all your friends from Fairy Land.

[01:36:13]This isn't fairy land. It's the little kingdom. Load the elf trucks.

[01:36:19]>> Right. Lift home. Lift home. Lift. Lift.

[01:36:24]Lift. Lift. Lift.

[01:36:27]>> Catch.

[01:36:29]CATCH.

[01:36:31]CATCH. CATCH.

[01:36:33]>> But why do you want all this stuff?

[01:36:36]>> We use it to make toys.

[01:36:38]>> Wow. I love toys. But what do you do with all the spell stuff?

[01:36:44]>> It makes lovely compost for the elf farm.

[01:36:48]>> BACK TO THE ELF TREE.

[01:36:57]>> Let's get these down to the elf factory without delay.

[01:37:05]>> Wow, look at that tree. There are little windows in it. I wonder if there are any fairies inside.

[01:37:15]>> It's all right, Mom. It's just our friend Lucy.

[01:37:20]>> Oh, nice to meet you, Lucy.

[01:37:23]>> Hello.

[01:37:24]>> Here's a little present to remind you of your visit.

[01:37:28]>> It's our latest toy. Fresh from the factory.

[01:37:32]>> Wow. Thanks. Is this made from my rubbish?

[01:37:36]>> Yes. That's why we're very grateful to you for putting rubbish in the great elf tower.

[01:37:42]>> What's the great elf tower?

[01:37:45]>> He means the litter bin.

[01:37:46]>> You're welcome. Thanks for showing me your tree. I always thought fairies lived in castles.

[01:37:53]>> For the last time, we are not fairies.

[01:37:58]>> Where else?

[01:38:01]>> I live in a castle. Lucy, come and see.

[01:38:07]Wow, a real fairy castle.

[01:38:13]>> It's okay, Daddy. It's only Lucy, the little girl.

[01:38:20]>> Hello, Lucy. How do you do?

[01:38:22]>> Oh, another little elf.

[01:38:24]>> I'm not AN ELF. I'M A FAIRY KING.

[01:38:28]>> Nice to meet you, your majesty.

[01:38:31]>> Lucy, hog time. Oh, I have to go now.

[01:38:37]>> Thanks for leaving all the stuff in the bin. Don't you mean the great elf tower?

[01:38:46]>> He really does like you. Bye, Lucy. Come back soon.

[01:38:55]>> Oh dear, the car won't start.

[01:38:58]>> Look, it says empty on the petrol gauge.

[01:39:01]>> No petrol. Oh, that's not good.

[01:39:04]>> Oh, I wish we could help them. Nanny Plum, maybe you could sort this out with a bit of um fairy thingy.

[01:39:12]>> Fairy thingy? What's that?

[01:39:15]>> You know, the stuff you do with your wand.

[01:39:19]>> Oh, do you mean magic? Wise old elf?

[01:39:22]>> Yes, magic.

[01:39:25]>> Very well. Magic it is. Thunder and lightning. North wind blow. Go car. Go, go, GO.

[01:39:38]THERE. Just enough fairy dust to get them home.

[01:39:44]>> We've got no petrol, but the car is working.

[01:39:47]>> Maybe this car is so modern, it doesn't need petrol.

[01:39:52]>> Well, ask at the garage.

[01:39:54]>> Bye, Lucy. Come back soon. Thanks for mending the car.

[01:40:00]Lucy, who were you talking to?

[01:40:03]>> I met some elves and fairies.

[01:40:06]>> That's nice.

[01:40:07]>> The car is shiny today. I've never seen it so sparkly.

[01:40:11]>> It's fairy dust.

[01:40:14]>> What a sweet idea.

[01:40:20]>> Today's adventure starts at the Little Castle.

[01:40:27]>> King Thistle's birthday.

[01:40:33]Happy birthday.

[01:40:35]>> Happy birthday, Daddy.

[01:40:38]>> What is it, darling?

[01:40:39]>> I don't want a birthday.

[01:40:41]>> You don't want a birthday?

[01:40:43]>> No.

[01:40:44]>> Why on earth not?

[01:40:45]>> I don't like my birthday. Every year we make a big song and dance about the fact that I'm getting older.

[01:40:51]>> But we always celebrate your birthday.

[01:40:54]The elves hold a big party with music, dancing, and fireworks. It's so much fun.

[01:41:00]>> Yes.

[01:41:01]>> Well, today is going to be different. No birthday party. Da.

[01:41:08]>> Happy birthday, your majesty. Here's your cake.

[01:41:12]>> Shush, Annie Plum.

[01:41:13]>> Sorry there aren't enough candles. There should be one for every year, but we'd need >> STOP GOING ON ABOUT HOW OLD I AM.

[01:41:20]>> BUT DARLING, YOU'RE ONLY >> AND NO CAKE. TAKE IT AWAY.

[01:41:24]>> No cake. I've baked loads of cakes for the party.

[01:41:28]>> I DON'T CARE. NO CAKES AND NO BIRTHDAY.

[01:41:34]>> OH, I suppose I'll just have to eat all the cakes myself.

[01:41:38]>> Why doesn't daddy want a birthday?

[01:41:41]>> He doesn't like getting older.

[01:41:43]>> Who does?

[01:41:44]>> I do.

[01:41:45]>> Oh, well, I'd better cancel the fireworks.

[01:41:52]I can't wait for the king's birthday party.

[01:41:55]>> Me, too.

[01:41:56]>> We've got a really big firework to let off.

[01:41:59]>> Yes, it's as big as a carrot.

[01:42:03]>> And there'll be music, dancing, and cakes. Everyone loves King Thistle's birthday party.

[01:42:12]Firework delivery for King Thistle's birthday party.

[01:42:16]>> Oh, Ben, there's not going to be a party. No party.

[01:42:21]>> King Thistle has decided he doesn't like getting older.

[01:42:25]>> Who does?

[01:42:26]>> I do.

[01:42:27]>> So, there won't be any fireworks now.

[01:42:30]>> Or music or dancing.

[01:42:34]>> We'd better take this delivery back to the elf tree.

[01:42:37]>> Can I stay here with Holly?

[01:42:39]>> Okay.

[01:42:40]>> Bye, Dad.

[01:42:41]>> See you later.

[01:42:45]If we could cheer King Sistle up, then maybe he'd want to party.

[01:42:49]>> Good idea, Ben.

[01:42:51]>> I could do a magic spell to cheer the king up.

[01:42:53]>> Really? Will that work?

[01:42:55]>> Of course.

[01:42:57]>> But how do you cheer people up with magic?

[01:43:00]>> I'll show you. Abracadabra. Abracadab.

[01:43:04]Make Queen Thistle all cheered up.

[01:43:08]>> Oh, I see.

[01:43:11]EASY PEASY.

[01:43:15]LOOK HOW HAPPY THE QUEEN IS.

[01:43:20]Make it stop.

[01:43:23]>> Oh dear. Mommy can't stop laughing.

[01:43:27]>> PLEASE.

[01:43:32]>> That was horrible. I'm not sure about that. You were very happy.

[01:43:38]>> Yes, a little too happy. Maybe we won't use magic to cheer the king up.

[01:43:43]>> Perhaps we could cheer King Thistle up another way.

[01:43:46]>> How?

[01:43:47]>> My dad always likes talking about when he was a boy.

[01:43:51]>> Does he?

[01:43:52]>> So, if we ask your dad about when he was young, that might cheer him up.

[01:43:57]>> Good idea, Ben.

[01:44:00]>> Hello, Daddy.

[01:44:02]>> Hello, Holly. Hello, Ben.

[01:44:05]>> Dad, >> what was it like when you were a boy?

[01:44:10]Why would you want to know that?

[01:44:11]>> We're interested.

[01:44:13]>> Yes.

[01:44:14]>> I can't remember. It was a long time ago.

[01:44:18]>> You must remember something.

[01:44:20]>> Well, yes. When I was a boy.

[01:44:24]>> Were there dinosaurs?

[01:44:26]>> Dinosaurs?

[01:44:27]>> Yes. Dinosaurs with big pointy teeth?

[01:44:31]>> NO. HOW OLD DO YOU THINK I AM?

[01:44:34]>> WHAT WAS IT LIKE BEFORE the telephone was invented? Did you live in a cave, Daddy?

[01:44:39]>> No, I didn't. AND THAT'S QUITE ENOUGH QUESTIONS ABOUT WHEN I was young. Thank you.

[01:44:45]>> But we're interested.

[01:44:46]>> Well, I'm not. Now, please leave me alone.

[01:44:50]>> Huh? All right.

[01:44:55]>> Daddy seems more sad than ever.

[01:44:58]>> Yes.

[01:44:59]>> Now we'll never have a party.

[01:45:02]What about if we ask the wise old elf for advice?

[01:45:07]>> Yes, he's very wise >> and he's old.

[01:45:10]>> He'll know what to do.

[01:45:14]>> Hello, Holly. Hello, Ben.

[01:45:17]>> Hello, wise old.

[01:45:18]>> Have you heard King Thistled not having a birthday party?

[01:45:23]>> Ah, yes. After all our hard work arranging everything and the elf band had composed a special song too. Listen old king is a very old king and he's one year older today.

[01:45:42]>> Old King is old and gray. Happy happy happy birthday.

[01:45:50]>> That's very nice. But daddy doesn't want to have his birthday cuz he thinks he's too old.

[01:45:56]>> King Thistle's not old. I've got t-shirts older than him.

[01:46:01]>> Really?

[01:46:02]>> I'm sure the king just needs cheering up.

[01:46:06]>> We've tried that.

[01:46:07]>> It didn't work.

[01:46:09]>> So, I suppose there won't be a party after all.

[01:46:12]>> No music, >> no dancing, >> no fireworks.

[01:46:17]>> M. The king likes surprises, doesn't he?

[01:46:22]>> Yes.

[01:46:23]>> We can give the king a surprise party.

[01:46:26]>> But he doesn't want a birthday party.

[01:46:29]>> Ah, but it won't be a birthday party.

[01:46:33]There'll be music and dancing and fireworks, and no one will say the word birthday.

[01:46:41]>> Gosh, that's very clever.

[01:46:43]>> It's brilliant. Come on, Ben. We need to get ready for the party.

[01:46:50]>> Calling all elves. We need to arrange the king's party.

[01:46:59]>> Hello, Daddy. I've got something for you.

[01:47:03]>> What's this?

[01:47:04]>> Open it and see.

[01:47:06]>> I said no birthday cards.

[01:47:09]>> It's not a birthday card. This is just a card to say what a lovely daddy you are.

[01:47:18]>> Oh, thank you, Harley.

[01:47:20]>> And here's a present.

[01:47:22]>> It's not a birthday present, is it?

[01:47:25]>> No, King Thistle.

[01:47:26]>> Are you sure?

[01:47:28]>> Sure.

[01:47:29]>> A toy robot. Thank you, Ben.

[01:47:32]>> I made it myself.

[01:47:36]>> And here's your cake.

[01:47:38]>> It's not a birthday cake, is it?

[01:47:41]Absolutely not. This is just an ordinary cake. The taste is completely different.

[01:47:48]Oh, good.

[01:47:50]>> Delicious.

[01:47:52]H cards, presents, cake, and this is nothing to do with my birthday.

[01:48:00]>> No.

[01:48:01]>> Well, I suppose it's not really a birthday then, as long as the elf band doesn't turn up.

[01:48:12]There's one more surprise, Daddy.

[01:48:15]>> Oh, I love surprises.

[01:48:18]>> You have to close your eyes.

[01:48:20]>> Okay, >> you can open your eyes now.

[01:48:26]>> SURPRISE.

[01:48:31]>> I SAID NO BIRTHDAY PARTY.

[01:48:34]>> It's not a birthday party, darling. It's just a surprise party.

[01:48:39]>> Oh, well then I suppose.

[01:48:42]>> Happy birth.

[01:48:44]>> I mean, congratulations, your majesty, on being such an excellent king. Well done.

[01:48:53]>> Oh, thank you. And now for the giant firework.

[01:48:59]>> It's as big as a carrot.

[01:49:05]WOO!

[01:49:10]I love fireworks. And now, your majesty, the elf band will sing a special song in your honor. Oo! Oo! Aa! Old King Thistle is a very old king and he's one year old today.

[01:49:30]Old King's old and gray. Happy happy happy birthday.

[01:49:38]>> Uh, of course, the song isn't actually about you.

[01:49:45]>> It's about a different king, your majesty.

[01:49:49]>> A king far away from here >> whose birthday it is today.

[01:49:53]>> In that case, it was a very nice song.

[01:49:56]HOORAY.

[01:50:03]COME ON, DADDY. Let's go.

[01:50:11]>> This is fun.

[01:50:14]>> Happy birthday, Daddy.

[01:50:17]>> Thank you, Holly.

[01:50:23]Today's adventure starts at the little castle.

[01:50:30]>> The elf rocket.

[01:50:34]>> No time to read the newspaper, your majesty. There is king's work to be done.

[01:50:39]>> What king's work?

[01:50:41]>> The elves want you to inspect their latest toy.

[01:50:44]>> Oh, I don't like these elf toy inspections. The toys are always perfect and all I say is they're perfect.

[01:50:53]>> There's the elf truck. Now, >> hello, your majesty. May I present the very latest elf toy? A space rocket.

[01:51:06]It's perfect. Don't you want to see it fly?

[01:51:10]Okay, if I must.

[01:51:18]Is that it?

[01:51:19]>> Yes.

[01:51:20]>> But it's called a space rocket. It didn't go anywhere near space, did it?

[01:51:24]>> It's just a toy, your majesty.

[01:51:26]>> Just a toy? I could kick a football higher than that. And rockets should be able to go higher than footballs.

[01:51:34]>> Well, I'm sure we can make it go higher.

[01:51:36]>> How high?

[01:51:38]>> I could make a rocket go to the moon if I wanted to.

[01:51:41]>> No, you couldn't.

[01:51:42]>> Yes, I could. I'm an elf and elves can do anything.

[01:51:48]>> Very well. I command the elves to build a rocket to fly me to the moon.

[01:51:53]>> And me >> to fly me and Princess Holly to the moon.

[01:51:58]>> And me and Gaston >> and Nanny Plum to look after the children. I bet you can't fly Holly, Ben, Gaston, me, and Nanny Plum to the moon.

[01:52:10]>> You're on >> by tonight. Oh, okay. Marvelous. See you later, then.

[01:52:16]>> Come on, Ben. We better go and start making that rocket. It's a matter of elf honor.

[01:52:22]>> Okay. Bye, Holly. See you tonight.

[01:52:26]>> Bye.

[01:52:31]>> Ah, how did the toy inspection go? Did the king say the toy rocket was perfect?

[01:52:38]>> Uh, he thought it could go a bit higher.

[01:52:41]Oh, really? Well, I suppose I could fit a stronger spring. How high does the king want it to go?

[01:52:49]>> To the moon.

[01:52:50]>> To the moon.

[01:52:52]>> And I said we could have some people inside.

[01:52:54]>> People inside by tonight.

[01:52:58]>> Impossible.

[01:52:59]>> Elf honor is at stake.

[01:53:01]>> Elf honor. In that case, we must do it.

[01:53:04]We'll build this rocket and we'll fly it to the moon tonight.

[01:53:12]Stop toy production at the elf factory.

[01:53:16]Start work on the elf rocket immediately. RIGHT >> now I will work out how to get the elf rocket from here, >> the little kingdom, >> to here, >> the moon.

[01:53:40]Ah, Nanny Plum, I'd like you to join us on a little trip this evening. To the moon.

[01:53:46]>> A trip to the moon? That sounds nice.

[01:53:49]I'll pack a picnic.

[01:53:52]>> Hello. Hello, your majesty. The elf rocket is ready. That was quick.

[01:53:57]>> Elves work quickly.

[01:53:59]>> And we're elves.

[01:54:06]May I present the elf rocket?

[01:54:15]>> Not bad. Does it fly?

[01:54:17]>> Does it fly? Of course it flies. It's an elf rocket.

[01:54:24]The rocket will land here in the sea of tranquility.

[01:54:29]>> Ooh, the seaside. We can make sand castles. We can have a picnic on the beach.

[01:54:35]>> And you can go paddling in the sea.

[01:54:38]>> There is no water on the moon.

[01:54:40]>> But what is the sea made from?

[01:54:43]>> Just rock.

[01:54:44]>> A sea of rock. What's the point of that?

[01:54:47]>> Listen everyone. This is a very serious mission. There'll be no swimming or picnics.

[01:54:56]Here is the main cabin.

[01:54:59]>> The cabin is a bit tiny. I might stay down below in the kitchen.

[01:55:03]>> The kitchen? There isn't a kitchen.

[01:55:06]>> No kitchen? What's all this big space for then?

[01:55:10]>> This space is for the fuel. Nanny Palum.

[01:55:14]I have worked out exactly how much fuel we need to get you to the moon.

[01:55:19]>> Where's the toilet then?

[01:55:21]>> There isn't one. You'll just have to go before you leave.

[01:55:24]>> No toilet. But if we're having a picnic at the seaside, we'll need >> nanny palam. It's not a picnic at the seaside. It's a very serious mission. We are going to the moon >> now. All astronauts into their space suits. Get ready for takeoff.

[01:55:50]>> What's this for?

[01:55:51]>> There's no air in space. You will have to wear a spaceuit.

[01:55:55]>> But we can just use magic to breathe.

[01:55:57]No, magic is not allowed aboard the elf rocket. You will have to leave your wands behind.

[01:56:04]>> Okay, >> astronauts aboard the rocket.

[01:56:13]>> Queen Sisle, would you please come with me to the mission control room? Oo, >> systems check.

[01:56:23]>> Engines ready.

[01:56:25]>> Engines are go. Computers ready.

[01:56:28]>> Computers online.

[01:56:30]>> Fuel system ready.

[01:56:32]>> Fuel systems a >> start the countdown.

[01:56:38]>> Two.

[01:56:39]>> I want to wish you all the best of luck.

[01:56:42]You are going where no elf has gone before.

[01:56:46]>> Or fairy.

[01:56:47]>> Or fairy. Oh, sorry, Ollie. You are going where no elf or fairy has gone before. Is everyone ready?

[01:56:56]>> All ready. I'm aok. Okay. Wise old elf.

[01:56:59]>> Zero.

[01:57:00]>> Here we go. Next up, the moon.

[01:57:03]>> Blast off.

[01:57:07]>> HANG ON EVERYBODY. ALL SYSTEMS GO.

[01:57:13]>> Where did it go?

[01:57:14]>> Where did it go? Where did it go? Into space.

[01:57:20]It actually worked. I wasn't expecting that.

[01:57:30]>> We are now out of Earth's atmosphere. We can take off our seat belts.

[01:57:34]>> Wo!

[01:57:36]I'm flying.

[01:57:37]>> That's because there's no gravity in space.

[01:57:40]>> I'm flapping my wings, but they don't do anything.

[01:57:44]>> Yes. Your wings won't work in zero gravity.

[01:57:48]>> Are you sure there isn't a toilet?

[01:57:50]What's through this door? NO, DON'T OPEN THAT DOOR.

[01:57:56]Hang on.

[01:57:59]>> What's happened?

[01:58:01]>> When you open a door in space, IT SUCKS ALL THE AIR OUT OF THE ROCKET.

[01:58:05]>> Poor Nanny Plum. She's floating away.

[01:58:09]>> Hello.

[01:58:12]My wings don't work.

[01:58:15]>> We can hear you through the radio, Nanny Plum. You don't need to shout. Just stay calm. Stay calm. I'm floating off into deep space.

[01:58:26]>> Elf Rocket, this is mission control.

[01:58:29]What's going on up there?

[01:58:31]>> Nanny Plum opened the door and is now lost in space.

[01:58:36]>> Oh dear, that's a shame. Well, never mind. On with the mission.

[01:58:42]>> No, we have to rescue Nanny Plum.

[01:58:45]>> Oh, I suppose we must.

[01:58:48]>> I'll rescue Nanny. Me, too.

[01:58:52]>> All right. You're all tied to this rope so you won't drift away. Are you ready?

[01:58:57]>> Ready.

[01:59:00]>> We're coming. Nanny Plum.

[01:59:02]>> Hold on.

[01:59:03]>> Hold on. Hold on to what?

[01:59:07]>> Oh no, we can't reach Nanny Plum. Mr. Elf, the rope isn't long enough.

[01:59:13]>> Oh no, lost in space. But I never even went to the toilet.

[01:59:19]>> Here's your lasso, BEN.

[01:59:21]>> THANKS, DAD. Keep still. I'm going to throw this lasso around your waist.

[01:59:29]GOT YOU.

[01:59:31]>> HEY, you rescued Nanny Plum.

[01:59:37]>> Oh, thank you, Ben. Thank you everyone for rescuing me.

[01:59:42]>> Let that be a lesson to you, Nanny Plum.

[01:59:44]No more opening doors. I was just having a look around.

[01:59:47]>> WELL, PLEASE DON'T look around. This is a serious mission. ELF, HONOR IS AT STAKE.

[01:59:53]>> WELL, I'm very sorry. I won't touch anything again. Fair is honor.

[01:59:58]>> Good. Now, everybody, strap themselves in. Our next stop is the moon.

[02:00:04]>> Oh, good. The sooner we get there, the sooner we can have our picnic.

[02:00:09]>> For the last time, Nanny Plum, there will be no picnic on the moon.

[02:00:16]This adventure continues in our next episode, Picnic on the Moon.