And now, our thrilling next episode in the life of the Clangers!
"Once upon a time, in the night garden....
Pepi Nana wrote a letter to the moon.
The letter flew to the moon.
Moon Baby caught the letter.
He flew down to earth.
Hello, Moon Baby."
Thank you, thank you, I appreciate that fully. Now, on with the story about the Clangers, if you please.
Mother is busy in her garden, as there are so many plants, Tiny's written a new song to compose on the Music Trees which sounds out of tune, and Granny has knitted a cross-coloured blanket. Oh, and Major's rocket needs repairing. Small's nightlight has run out of glow honey, but Major can't hear Small. What bad luck the Clangers are having....
Until a light shines among the cranky Clangers. Small goes to catch it in the Music Boat, and it's incredible closer, so Small tries to catch it, but the wind won't let him. In Mother's garden, the light makes the plants thrive, including the one which feels extremely sad. The light also causes Tiny to make up a beautiful tune, Granny to make a psychedelic blanket and Major's rocket to work, but Small's still having trouble with his night light.
After some soup, Small is dissatisfied to see the brilliant light is fading away, and Granny thinks it's time to say goodbye. Small is upset, and everyone says goodbye to the fading star. A sad Small is comforted by the rest of his family, and as everyone goes to sleep, the stardust from the star spreads everywhere.
Tiny plays Small her sparkly tune on her panpipes, and Mother gives Small her happy plant. Granny gives Small her blanket - they're all special things to remind the Clangers of the star, but Major's gift is even special - the star's light has become Small's new nightlight.
This series seems to get sadder and sadder by the minute.
Goodnight, Tiny. Goodnight, Small.
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