Ep 48. The Woodpecker

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom season 1 episode 48 is titled "The Woodpecker". This charming episode revolves around Ben and Holly as they embark on a mission to help Mr. Elf make a new telescope using a special wood from a tree. The wood comes from a tree where a woodpecker is currently residing, so it's not going to be an easy task.

The storyline begins with Mr. Elf crafting a telescope. Holly thinks the telescope looks amazing and decides to test it out. However, Mr. Elf tells her that it's not quite ready yet as he still needs a special piece of wood to complete it. Ben and Holly offer to help Mr. Elf by finding the wood for him. Mr. Elf tells them that the wood they need can only be found in a tree located in the Wise Old Elf's forest.

When Ben and Holly enter the forest, they discover that the tree where the special wood grows is inhabited by a woodpecker. Ben and Holly try to approach the tree, but the woodpecker is very protective of its home and fiercely chases them away. After a few failed attempts, Ben and Holly decide to seek help from their friends in the kingdom.

Their first stop is the Wise Old Elf's house, where they tell him about their problem. He decides to help them and offers to make a special birdhouse for the woodpecker so that it doesn't feel threatened anymore. Ben and Holly place the birdhouse near the tree, hoping that the woodpecker will move in, but it doesn't seem to work.

Next, they seek help from Nanny Plum, who comes up with a plan to distract the woodpecker while they collect the special wood. Nanny Plum creates a dummy that looks like a woodpecker, which they use to lure the woodpecker away from the tree. While the woodpecker is distracted, Ben and Holly climb the tree to collect the wood. However, things don't go as planned, and they end up falling off the tree and getting stuck in the leaves.

Luckily, King Thistle and Queen Marigold arrive at the scene and offer their assistance. They use their magic to make the leaves soft, allowing Ben and Holly to escape. In the end, they successfully collect the special wood and bring it back to Mr. Elf. He is delighted with their efforts and uses the wood to complete the telescope.

Overall, this episode of Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom is a heartwarming adventure that teaches children about teamwork, problem-solving, and caring for nature. The lovable characters and whimsical setting make it a must-watch for everyone, young and old alike.