Ep 10. The Fancy Dress Party

Airing in the UK, "Sooty" is a children's television show about a young boy named Richard who owns a bear puppet named Sooty. The show follows Richard and Sooty as they explore the world around them, learning new things and making new friends. Season 2 episode 10 is titled "The Fancy Dress Party."

In this episode, Richard and Sooty are getting ready for a fancy dress party. They have been invited by their new neighbor, Mrs. Davenport. Richard is very excited about the party, and he wants to make a good impression. He goes to great lengths to find the perfect costume, but nothing seems to be just right.

Meanwhile, Sooty has his own ideas about what he should wear to the party. He wants to be a superhero, just like his favorite comic book character. Richard is skeptical about the idea, but Sooty is determined to make his dream a reality. Richard helps Sooty make a cape and mask, and soon Sooty is ready to go.

When they arrive at Mrs. Davenport's house, they discover that the party is even fancier than they had imagined. There are balloons, streamers, and a beautiful cake. All the guests are dressed in the most amazing costumes, from witches to pirates to lions.

Richard and Sooty are thrilled to be part of the festivities, but they soon realize that they have a problem. Sooty's costume is not fancy enough for the party. His cape and mask look silly next to the elaborate costumes of the other guests.

Sooty is heartbroken, but Richard comes up with a solution. He helps Sooty find a new costume that is just right for the occasion. Together, they create a new costume that is both fancy and fun.

Sooty dons his new costume and joins the party again. This time, he is the hit of the party! Everyone loves his new costume, and he wins the prize for the best costume of the night.

Richard and Sooty have a great time at the fancy dress party, and they learn an important lesson. It is not the fancy clothes that make the party fun, it is the people and the joy they bring. Richard and Sooty realize that the best part of the party was being together and making new friends.

In the end, Richard and Sooty say goodbye to their new friends and head home. They go to bed happy and tired, dreaming of all the adventures they will have tomorrow.