Ep 26. Stamp Collector
- October 2, 2011
- 10 min
Horrid Henry is a British animated television series based on the popular book series by Francesca Simon. In its third season, the show continues to follow the misadventures of its titular character, a mischievous boy who always seems to be getting into trouble.
In the episode "Stamp Collector," Henry discovers his love for collecting stamps after his Great Aunt Greta gives him a stamp album as a gift. He becomes obsessed with collecting different stamps and sets his sights on finding a rare and valuable stamp that he can add to his collection.
As Henry starts to spend all his time searching for stamps, his behavior becomes increasingly selfish and he begins to neglect his friends and family. He even goes so far as to steal a valuable stamp from his classmate, Margaret, in order to add it to his collection.
Meanwhile, Henry's brother, Perfect Peter, is trying to earn his stamp-collecting badge for the Scouts. He is excited about the prospect of sharing his new hobby with Henry, but is dismayed to find that his brother is more interested in collecting stamps for their rarity and value than for their beauty and history.
As the episode progresses, Henry's obsession with stamp collecting leads him down a dangerous path. He becomes so consumed with finding rare stamps that he puts himself in harm's way and even risks losing his precious collection altogether.
In the end, Henry learns an important lesson about the true value of collecting and is forced to make amends for his selfish behavior. The episode ends on a heartwarming note as Henry and Peter bond over their shared love of stamp collecting and embark on a new adventure together.
Overall, "Stamp Collector" is a fun and engaging episode of Horrid Henry that explores themes of obsession, greed, and the importance of friendship and family. It is a great addition to the series and is sure to entertain fans of all ages.