Ep 64. The Pontipines' Picnic

In The Night Garden is a children's television show that takes its young viewers on a magical journey into a world of wonder and imagination. This particular episode, titled "The Pontipines' Picnic," is the 64th episode of the first season.

The Pontipines are a family of tiny creatures that live in a little house in the Night Garden. In this episode, the Pontipines are preparing for a picnic. The mother Pontipine, Mrs. Pontipine, is busy packing a basket full of delicious treats, while the father Pontipine, Mr. Pontipine, is getting their son and daughter ready for the outing.

But the preparations aren't going smoothly. Mr. Pontipine is having trouble tying his son's shoes, and the children keep running off and causing mischief. Meanwhile, the basket of food keeps getting heavier and heavier, and Mrs. Pontipine's nerves are getting frayed.

As they finally set off on their picnic, they encounter various friends along the way. Upsy Daisy is skipping by and greets them with a friendly wave, and Igglepiggle and his boat sail by on the nearby river. The Tombliboos are also out playing in the Night Garden and stop to say hello to the Pontipines.

The picnic gets off to a good start, with the family settling down on a lovely patch of grass to enjoy their food. But soon enough, more trouble arises. The children start squabbling over the food, and Mr. Pontipine has trouble keeping them under control. Meanwhile, Mrs. Pontipine notices that they are running out of juice, and sets off to fetch more.

As she wanders off, she encounters some strange and wonderful creatures in the Night Garden, including a group of flittery and fluttery children, and the wise old Wottingers. And as she wanders deeper into the Garden, she begins to forget all about the picnic and her family, lost in the magic and wonder of the Night Garden.

Meanwhile, back at the picnic, chaos is breaking out. The children are fighting over the food, the basket has been knocked over, and Mr. Pontipine is running around trying to keep everything under control. It's all a bit too much for him, and he starts to feel overwhelmed.

Just when it seems like things can't get any worse, Mrs. Pontipine suddenly reappears, clutching a jug of juice. The family is delighted to see her, and she helps to calm everyone down. They enjoy the rest of their picnic in peace, with the children finally settling down and eating their food quietly.

As the sun starts to set and the Night Garden begins to darken, the Pontipines pack up their things and prepare to head home. They say goodbye to their friends, like Upsy Daisy and the Tombliboos, and thank them for a lovely day out.

And as they head back to their tiny home, tucked away in the Night Garden, they know that they'll always carry with them the magic and wonder of this special place. For in the Night Garden, anything is possible, and every day is a new adventure.