In The Night Garden Season 1 Episode 43

Ep 43. Wake Up Igglepiggle

  • October 24, 2007
  • 22 min

In The Night Garden is a British children's television show that follows the whimsical adventures of a group of colorful characters who live in a magical garden. Season 1 episode 43, titled "Wake Up Igglepiggle," opens with the loveable blue creature Igglepiggle fast asleep in his boat, dreaming of playing with his friends in the garden. As the sun rises and the birds begin to sing, Makka Pakka is busy cleaning his pile of stones, while Upsy Daisy dances and sings her morning song.

Normally, Igglepiggle would be awake by now, but today he is sleeping so soundly that even the arrival of the Ninky Nonk train fails to stir him. In an effort to wake up their friend, the rest of the gang comes up with various ideas. First, Upsy Daisy tries to gently wake him up with her loud singing and dancing, but that doesn't work. Then Makka Pakka brings over his cleaning sponge and tickles Igglepiggle's nose with it, but that doesn't work either.

Seeing that their usual methods aren't working, the friends decide to work together to come up with a more creative solution. They begin to call out Igglepiggle's name in unison, which creates a beautiful chorus of their voices. This finally wakes Igglepiggle from his deep sleep, and he joyfully joins in the singing and dancing with his friends.

As their morning routine continues, the gang comes across a pinky ponk cloud in the sky, which they decide to follow. The pinky ponk takes them on a wild ride through the Garden, flying over trees and rivers, and even making its way through a tunnel. The group sings and laughs as they enjoy the adventure together.

As the episode comes to a close, the friends arrive back in the Garden, and Igglepiggle decides to take a nap in his boat again. This time, however, his friends make sure to check up on him regularly, making sure he doesn't sleep too soundly and miss out on all the fun.

Overall, season 1 episode 43 of In The Night Garden is a lighthearted and playful episode that showcases the power of friendship and creative problem-solving. The colorful characters, whimsical setting, and catchy music make it a hit with young children, and the simple yet meaningful lessons about kindness and cooperation are sure to leave a lasting impression.

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Description
  • First Aired
    October 24, 2007
  • Runtime
    22 min
  • Language
    English