The Story of Eddie's Big Adventure 64 Zoo Lane

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Hello! I'm Lucy.

I live at 64 Zoo Lane and I have some very special neighbours. Look!

# There's one with a hump And one who can jump And one who is a little bit plump

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# Some like it hot, some like it chilly, some like it a bit silly

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# Some are friendly, some are scary But not one is ordinary

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# Some are spotty, some are stripy Prickly...woolly...furry...slimy

# Some are quite big, some are small And the last one's Georgina who's incredibly tall

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-Bedtime, Lucy! >

-OK, Mum.

-Hi, everyone!

-ALL: Hi, Lucy!

-We were just talking about you.

-Oh! Why?

-We wondered whether you're fed up with our stories.

-Of course I'm not!

I always look forward to them!

-..Told you so!

-And I can't wait to hear the next one.

Does anyone have a story?

-Me! Me!

-Me!

-Me!

Everyone has a story! You'll have to choose. What sort of story do you want?

-Hmm... A story with adventure.

-That's ME out.

-And with funny bits in it.

-Mine's serious.

I'd like a story that takes place in...

Africa.

Oh! I have a story that's just right.

Yeah!

It was a beautiful summer's day...

but Molly the hippo was feeling worried.

Where, oh, where can he be?

You've been walking up and down for ages, Molly. Is anything the matter, dear?

I hope not, I do hope not.

I'm waiting for my young nephew Eddie and he's late.

I do hope he's not lost.

He's very small, you see - too young to be out on his own.

I'm sure he'll be fine but, if it helps, I'll keep an eye out too.

Oh, would you? That would be great, Audrey.

Oh, Eddie...where ARE you?

GIGGLING

Eddie was having a great time.

Whee-ee!

Ouch! Sssss-sss!

'Audrey guessed straight away that the hippo was Molly's nephew, Eddie.'

You mustn't slide down snakes, dear - they're dangerous.

I'd better take you to your Auntie Molly. Follow me, Eddie Hippo!

'But, when Audrey looked down, Eddie had vanished.'

Here we go!

Stop!

What? I said stop!

'Ronald tried to stop as quickly as he could.'

Hey! You mustn't play near boulders - they're dangerous!

Yes! Ronald is right!

It LOOKS like fun, but you mustn't play here because boulders are...

dangerous.

Where's he gone?

'Eddie was off exploring again.

'Meanwhile, Molly was getting more worried.

'Nelson the elephant had offered to help her search for Eddie.'

Ha! Gotcha! Hiding, were you?

Naughty hippo... Oops! Sorry, Alan! Do I LOOK like a hippo(?)

Now, if you don't mind, I've got an appointment with some termites.

Eddie...! Eddie!

Thanks, man! We've been trapped down there for ages!

Yeah! You get fed up with dominoes after a day or two.

It's s-s-s-so boring.

I wasn't bored - I LOVE dominoes. Anyone for another game?

Not us!

Nelson?

Molly?

Oh, well, maybe Alan the aardvark will play a game with me.

'Nelson and Molly searched on.

'Nelson had heard something in the treetops.

'He decided to give the tree a shake.

'And then another quick shake...'

One last go.

That was close!

Oh, Eddie...

EDDIE CRIES

Look here, young hippo, you mustn't play in trees - it's dangerous!

..You have to keep an eye on these youngsters.

You can't let them wander off - it's too dangerous.

If I were you, I wouldn't let Eddie out of your sight.

Uh-oh!

-I don't believe it!

-Not again!

'Eddie had wandered off once more.'

EDDIE CRIES

'Victor saw Eddie was in trouble but didn't know what to do.'

I'm a nasty croc - I can't go around rescuing baby hippos.

Oh, I suppose - as long as no-one's looking.

'Victor swam into action. The river was flowing quickly

but crocodiles don't get scared.'

Don't worry, child, hop on my tail.

Ouch! Ow! Ouch!

BOTH: Hurray! Hurray!

-Oh, no!

-Victor, you're a hero!

-Well done, old boy!

You won't mention this to anyone, will you? Er, it was nothing.

I think I'd better be going... Bye!

Babies...rescues... Sad!

I hope you've learned - you mustn't ever play near waterfalls because...

Because it's dangerous!

He spoke! Little Eddie just spoke his first words!

-We're glad to see you safe and sound.

-But please don't EVER go off again.

I think you've had enough adventures for one day, don't you?

Nelson had built a playground for Eddie -

somewhere where he could climb and swing,

safe beneath Molly's watchful eye.

HE LAUGHS

We've got a swing at school!

I hope you're careful - swings can be...

Dangerous!

Well, they CAN be, you know.

I know and I'm glad I've got you all to look after me.

-And to tell you when it's bedtime.

-It can't be already!

-I'm afraid so.

Sleep tight, Lucy. Come and see us again soon.

I will. Good night.

ALL: Night, Lucy!

Subtitles by Vicky McDonald BBC Scotland 2001

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