Ep 35. The Pontipines Find Igglepiggle's Blanket
- October 12, 2007
The Pontipines Find Igglepiggle's Blanket is the thirty-fifth episode of In The Night Garden season 1. The show revolves around a world of love, amusement, and shenanigans, and in this particular episode, it follows the Pontipines as they embark on a quest to find Igglepiggle's lost blanket.
The episode starts with Igglepiggle falling asleep in his boat, covered in his favorite red blanket. Suddenly, a gust of wind blows his blanket away, leaving Igglepiggle searching for it frantically. Luckily, the Pontipines, who live in a nearby burrow, discover the blanket hidden behind some foliage.
Excited and determined, the Pontipines carry the blanket all around the garden, trying to find its rightful owner. Along their journey, they encounter other characters from the show such as the Tombliboos, the Wottingers, and Makka Pakka, who all seem to have no use for the blanket. However, their search continues, and they eventually bump into Igglepiggle, who is overjoyed to be reunited with his beloved blanket.
As the Pontipines continue on their way, they stumble across a set of skittles and decide to play a fun game with them. While they play, the Haahoos, colorful inflatable bubbles, float by, bouncing and cheerfully singing a catchy tune. Meanwhile, Makka Pakka, the resident cleaner of the garden, is tidying up all the loose objects left behind by the characters.
The episode concludes as everyone gathers together in a circle, with Igglepiggle snuggled up with his blanket. They all sing the same song that they do at the end of each episode, bidding one another goodnight before they head back to their respective homes.
The set design of the show is quite stunning, as everything, from the characters to the trees and plants, appears larger-than-life, creating a magical and otherworldly vibe. Moreover, the show has a unique way of weaving music into the storyline, which enhances the viewing experience for both children and adults.
Overall, In The Night Garden's The Pontipines Find Igglepiggle's Blanket is an uplifting and amusing episode that is sure to entertain and delight young viewers. It is a perfect example of everything that the show is – fun, entrancing, and charming.
