Ep 47. The Detective Badge

Hey Duggee is a British animated series for preschool children that revolves around a group of animal children who are part of the Squirrel Club, run by the big friendly dog Duggee. Every episode features a different badge that the children earn by completing a series of challenges and learning valuable life skills in the process.

Season 1 Episode 47, titled "The Detective Badge," sees Duggee and the Squirrels donning their detective hats to solve a mystery that has befallen the clubhouse - someone has eaten all of the cake! Duggee hands out magnifying glasses, hats, and pipes to the Squirrels as they set off to find clues that will help them identify the cake thief.

The episode begins with the Squirrels eagerly awaiting the arrival of Duggee, who appears dressed as a detective, complete with a trench coat and fedora. The children are excited when they learn that they will be earning the Detective Badge and can't wait to get started. However, when they reach the clubhouse, they discover that all of the cake that was meant for their snack has been eaten, leaving only a few crumbs behind.

Duggee is quick to realize that there has been a theft, and the Squirrels quickly sprout into action. They begin inspecting the crime scene, looking for any clues that may help them identify the cake thief. Betty decides to sniff the crumbs left behind, hoping to catch a scent of whoever ate the cake. Meanwhile, Tag finds a feather, and Norrie discovers a broken vase, both of which could be helpful clues.

The children put their heads together and start piecing together the clues. They search the entire clubhouse and find more clues, including a chewed-up pencil and a red hair. However, they soon realize that none of these clues lead to any suspects.

Just when the Squirrels were about to give up, Roly finds a secret door that leads to a hidden room with a cake inside. The children are delighted and relieved to find the missing cake, but still have no idea who the thief may be.

As they sit enjoying their cake, the Squirrels decide to investigate each other to find the culprit. One by one, they interrogate each other, asking where they were at the time of the theft and if they have any alibis. Roly is quick to clear his name while Norrie seems to be hiding something.

It is not until Duggee interrupts the investigation that the true cake thief is revealed. It turns out that Duggee himself had eaten the cake without realizing it because he had been sleepwalking the night before. The Squirrels are delighted to find out that they have solved the mystery, even if it did turn out to be a bit of an anticlimax.

Overall, episode 47 of Hey Duggee, "The Detective Badge," is a fun and engaging way to teach young children about the skills and techniques that real detectives use to solve crimes. The Squirrels learn how to search for clues, piece together evidence, and even conduct interrogations. Moreover, the episode also emphasizes the importance of working as a team and not jumping to conclusions before all the evidence has been examined.