Episode 13 Relic: Guardians of the Museum

The British Museum, London - one of the oldest museums on Earth.

By day, visitors come to see the treasures within,

but by night, it's a different story.

Ha-ha-ha-ha!

Run! Argh!

I sense three children approaching.

Ah! They're here!

Welcome to the British Museum.

You're about to begin an incredible journey, through the darkened

night-filled galleries of this great building.

I'm Agatha, your tour guide. But I'm no ordinary tour guide.

No, I regret to inform you that I am, in fact, dead.

Yes, as a dodo.

Now, I'm looking for more Guardians for the museum.

What are your names, though? What's your name?

-George.

-Ellie.

-Charlotte.

-Well, welcome.

Now, you must be asking yourselves

why you've been summoned here in the middle of the night.

Listen carefully.

You have just one night to discover the secrets and mysteries of a relic

held deep within these walls.

You will face three challenges.

Each will unlock a vision about your relic.

Pass the challenge and you will all see the vision.

Fail and the vision will be revealed to just one of you

and you will have only their memory to rely on.

Your knowledge of the visions will be tested at the end,

when you come face to face with the Dark Lord.

Succeed, and you will become Guardians of the Museum

and receive the Golden Scarab.

Fail, and you'll become relics yourselves

and part of the museum forever.

Agatha!

-Did you hear that?

-Yes.

That's the Dark Lord. He knows of your arrival

and will send his dark forces to seek you out.

We're not safe here any longer. Time for your first challenge.

Follow me - and watch out for the shadows. Come along!

Yes! Keep the children moving, Agatha.

Stop too long and my dark forces will seek them out!

Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!

It's time for your first challenge.

Pass, and you unlock a vision and start to learn about your relic.

It all takes place where this great bearded statue was made.

So, gather round and hold on.

Hold on tight.

Are you ready?

It's off to Ancient Rome.

Off we go!

Ooh!

Oh, goodness me.

Oh, this is a little bit squashed, isn't it?

Have any of you ever time-travelled before?

ALL: No.

First time? Jolly good fun, isn't it?

ALL: Yes!

This must be the setting of your first challenge.

Where are we? Oh, it's the Ancient Roman arena.

What fun! Now, the Romans loved their public games.

If you look down there, that is a rather ferocious-looking lion.

Keep your fingers to yourselves. He'll have those off in a second.

Now, these are three of Emperor Nero's least favourite slaves

and your first challenge is to save them, OK?

So, how do you do that?

Well, you see before you eight pouches, all different colours.

Inside those pouches, there are pardon scrolls.

You need to find three pardon scrolls to free those three slaves.

But beware,

there are also fight cards. Now, if you find a fight card,

you must choose one of these slaves to send to that lion.

Now, you must find three pardon scrolls,

before you lose all your slaves, in order to pass.

If you pass, chaps,

all three of you will get to see the vision.

I'm afraid, you fail, only one of you will get to see the vision

and pass on what they see to the rest of you.

I'm going to cross over to the other side, so you can talk together.

Now, you must choose wisely, team.

Which pouch is going to be your first?

The gold one. It's at a different height.

-Yes.

-Gold. This sort of orangey?

This one here? Pass it to me.

Oops.

Now... Well, it is

a...

pardon scroll!

Very well done! There you go.

The slaves are happy, that's certain.

OK, so what's going to be your next choice?

-Shall we go for the blue?

-OK, you want to pull it up?

Up it comes.

Good, good, pass it across to me.

You won't believe it.

It's another pardon scroll!

Very well done. You chaps are on a roll!

OK, one more of those is all we need.

OK, so, pick another bag.

-Do you want to go for purple?

-Purple.

Purple? Yeah, OK.

Jolly good. Now let's see what it's going to be.

It is a...

It's a fight card.

Oh, that's very disappointing.

You were doing so well.

Well, I'm afraid you know what that means.

You must choose one of three fellows to throw to the lions.

There's Servius, Cassius and Tiberius.

Who's it going to be?

We should do Tiberius.

Who's it going to be?

-Tiberius.

-Tiberius?

Right, so, Tiberius, off you go.

It's a nice-looking kitty(!)

Argh!

Ooh, that's nasty.

Oh, dear!

You've had two pardon scrolls

and one fight card.

You still need one pardon scroll to pass.

Shall we go for this one?

-The red one?

-Don't go for colours.

Darker colours seem to be working, don't they?

Hopefully, this is his.

Are you absolutely sure, team?

ALL: Yes.

And it is a...

It's a pardon scroll!

Oh, very well done!

You know what that means?

You've passed and you have freed two of your slaves.

Ooh, careful!

Argh!

Oh, dear!

Oh, dear. Silly man!

Unlucky, Cassius.

You know what that means?

ALL: We all get to see the vision.

You all get to see the vision.

Have you seen a vision before, any of you?

ALL: No.

First time for everything. You're going to have jolly good fun.

Right, now. I'm going to say a rhyme.

You simply hold onto my torch

and then do as I say.

"Secret and mysteries we are ready to receive."

Deep breath in.

Hold on tight. Close your eyes.

And see!

The vision begins 1,000 years ago.

Look, it's Easter island, in the Pacific Ocean,

known to the local people as Rapanui.

Oh, it's hot!

A volcano.

Molten lava cools to stone.

Tribesmen.

They're carving great statues of their ancestors.

They call them Moai.

The statues are moving, leaving the quarry. But how?

Trees. They're using trees!

There they stand, in honour of their great ancestors.

The image is fading. we're going back to the museum,

back to the museum,

back to the museum.

OK, so, we've all seen the first vision.

So, what do you remember, chaps?

-It was in the Pacific.

-Easter Island.

The tribesmen were making statues of their ancestors

from the trees.

Well, I'm not sure you've got that quite right.

But don't fear. Maybe you'll find out in the next two visions.

In the meantime, remember everything that you've seen and heard, chaps.

You'll need that knowledge in the final battle.

I can see the children!

Did you hear something?

ALL: Yes.

They're close. They're very close.

Let's get out of here. Follow me, chaps. This way.

They're moving to the Great Court. My dark forces are closing in!

Huh! Stop!

Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!

I can sense something.

Goodness, it is cold - let's hunker down.

Huddle together.

If we stay still and silent, there's less chance of them finding us.

The thing about dark forces is,

it always gets colder when they're around.

-Argh!

-Quick! Go!

Get them!

You're letting them escape.

Well, that was a very narrow escape.

Remember, the dark forces can appear from anywhere at any time,

so be on your guard.

Now, let's get out of here. You know what to do - hold on nice and tight.

Are you ready?

-ALL: Yes.

-Jolly good. Let's go.

Oh! Ooh, goodness me, it nearly blew my hat off!

Right, now, where are we?

Well, it looks like Ancient China.

-I love China.

-Isn't it beautiful?

OK, you wait just over there, chaps, off you go.

Now, this room holds a dark secret.

Four dragons have been trapped,

by a spell, in four of these blocks of wood.

It is your challenge, team, to free them.

The way you do that is take one of the blocks

and place it on this plinth.

Then, you give it a good old martial arts chop.

Inside, you will find a golden dragon

and one of these lanterns will light.

You must find all four dragons in 60 seconds

in order to pass.

Now, if you pass, all three of you will get to see the vision.

If you fail,

I'm afraid only one of you will see it. Now, who's going first?

-I'll go first.

-George. Jolly good.

Then, you can go in three...two...one...go!

-Go on, guys!

-Which one?

Yes, give some encouragement.

Come on. Go!

-Any joy?

-No.

Good chop. Oh, dear.

Come on, Ellie!

Ooh! No?

You'll have to be quick. 50 seconds. Any joy?

No? Keep going.

Any one again.

Place it on the plinth.

Yes, that looks like a job!

Very good, George! There's one! Very well done!

Go on, Ellie!

-Any joy?

-Unlucky.

-Sorry.

-Come along.

-Which one?

-Any one.

George. Your go. We're against the clock.

-Oh, dear!

-Unlucky.

-Shocking bad luck.

Ooh, dear!

-Oh, no!

-Come on, Charlotte!

Quickly, quickly!

Yes! Two!

BELL TOLLS

I'm afraid you are out of time.

-Oh, team. That's very disappointing. Come round here.

-Argh!

Come round here. You were getting there in the end.

Come round here.

Oh, dear, now, we found two,

but I'm afraid there were two still to find.

-So, you know what that means?

-Only one of us gets to...

Only one of you can see the vision.

Not the end of the world. Just choose someone with a good memory.

-I don't mind doing it.

-All right.

-Yeah, you sure?

-Yes.

-Don't forget it!

-Charlotte, you'll see the vision.

That means I'll send you two back to the museum. So, hold on tight.

And watch out for those dark forces. OK, you ready?

Where are we?

In the... In the museum?

BANGING

-What was that?

-I don't know.

Really, what was that?

Right, Charlotte. It is just you now. The team is relying on you.

OK, place your hands on my torch and simply do as I say.

"Secrets and mysteries we are ready to receive."

Deep breath in.

Hold on tight.

Close your eyes...and see!

The vision begins.

We've been here before.

We're back at the island of Rapanui.

Something's not right.

I sense change.

The trees are disappearing.

Look, some have been cut down by humans,

others destroyed by the weather.

I sense fear.

The people are afraid.

There is no wood for boats. They can't fish.

The people are starving. People are dying.

Oh, the image is fading. We're coming back to the museum,

back to the museum,

back to the museum.

OK, so,

Charlotte, you and you alone have seen the second vision.

Now, your whole team is relying on you. Can you remember everything?

-Yes.

-OK.

Oh, here they are.

-Chaps, you OK?

-Yeah, fine.

Did you see anything while you were gone?

Charlotte, tell them everything.

I went back to the island, but only this time, it was a lot worse.

It was a disaster. All the trees were disappearing.

They were being cut down by the humans.

They didn't have enough wood to go around.

They couldn't even make boats, to go out on the water to get fish

for their dinner.

OK, well, chaps, remember everything that Charlotte has told you.

That knowledge will come in very handy in the final battle.

Remember, you must answer three of his questions correctly

to receive the Golden Scarab

and become Guardians of the Museum!

Fail, and you will belong to the Dark Lord forever.

Now, we're not safe here any longer. The dark forces are on the move.

Follow me, chaps. This way.

Will you remember all that Charlotte told you?

It's getting late. And soon you will have to face me.

Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!

-OK, do you see any dark forces?

-ALL: No.

OK. Well, we should be safe here for a few moments.

Now, just one challenge stands between you and that final vision.

It takes place in an ancient civilisation that believes in

these eagle-headed protectors.

Let's hope they're around when we get there.

Hold on tight. You know what to do.

Huddle nice and tight. Quickly. Ready?

-ALL: Yes.

-Jolly good. Off we go.

Oh! Oh, goodness me.

That's better. A bit more space.

-Yes.

-But it's hot, isn't it?

We must be in Assyria.

Now, Assyria is actually part of modern-day Iraq.

And... Oh, look!

Oh, look, it's an archaeological dig.

Oh, I used to love archaeology before I died.

Oh! Now...

We're going to use these very special archaeological implements.

Now, watch the technique.

We're going to find some of the treasure

underneath this sand.

Watch closely.

What you do is, you dust away the sand and then lift the treasure up

with this trowel, then I will bring one of those bags over here,

for you to put it in. But, beware...

One of the problems with being an archaeologist

is the creepy-crawlies.

I think I've spotted one or two scorpions under this sand somewhere.

So, do keep an eye out for those.

Now, you must find three pieces of treasure

before you find three scorpions, in order to pass.

Now, who's going to go first?

-I'll do it.

-You want to go first, George?

OK. Here are your implements. Decide as a team, yes?

Which square?

-Do you want to do that one?

-Or that one?

-Which one? I don't mind.

-I'll do that one.

Going for this one, yeah? Cool.

OK. Gently dust it away.

-Oh!

-Quick, quick! Get away! Get away!

-Ha-ha-ha!

-Dear me.

That looks like a scorpion to me.

Watch your fingers, George. One scorpion.

We can't afford another one of those.

We must find some treasure.

Ellie, there's a map there.

It might be useful.

Oh, goodness me!

I see something shiny! Let me see. Let me see.

Oh, beautiful.

Well done!

Now, remember my technique?

What do you do now?

Get the trowel to lift it.

There we go.

George, look at that.

More like that, please.

Who's going to be next?

Look at that map.

It might be useful.

Shall we do the middle one?

Shall we do, maybe, that one?

Do you want to do the middle one, yeah?

Oh, jolly good, team! You've done it again!

OK, dust it away.

-Remember the technique.

-Another bracelet.

I'll pop it in this bag.

There we go.

Right, so we've found

two pieces of treasure

and one scorpion. Very good going.

Choose very, very wisely.

I think it's in one at the end,

so one of them three.

-That one, maybe, or...

-Yeah.

Here was the scorpion,

where was the treasure?

Over there. Which one?

Ellie, it might be there.

The scorpions have been that side

and the treasure has been this side.

You have to be sure, team, with this one.

-Which one?

-I don't mind.

-George?

-George?

Shall we go with that one?

What are you thinking?

I was thinking that one.

You were thinking the corner, as well?

Going with that, team?

OK.

I can hardly believe it!

Oh, jolly good!

You've done it, team!

Oh, lift it out.

Let me just quickly get one of these.

Hold it up, so we can see.

Oh, isn't it beautiful?

Look at that. I'm going to place it in here.

Well, the three of you must have very good instincts, indeed.

I can hardly believe my eyes.

Let me place that back on here.

Well, team, I'm amazed.

Give yourselves a round of applause.

And a pat on the back.

Jolly good. And come down here.

Now, you know what that means, don't you?

GIRLS: We all get to see the vision.

All three of you get to see the vision. Jolly good.

To see a vision, as you know, we have to get into proper formation.

So...like so.

"Secrets and mysteries we are ready to receive."

Deep breath in.

Hold on tight. Close your eyes

and see!

The vision begins.

I sense a British traveller approaches.

I'm getting name Captain Powell.

His ship, the HMS Topaze.

It's been sent to survey the island.

He's seen something.

The Moai!

'I cannot believe what we have found.

'Huge statues, carved from volcanic rock.

'I will return to London

'with an example of these incredible sculptures.'

A great discovery, indeed. Look, a date!

'I'm told his name is Hoa Hakananai'a.'

What will become of it?

'On my return, I shall present it to my queen, Victoria.'

The image is fading, we're coming back to the museum,

back to the museum,

back to the museum.

OK, so, we've all seen the final vision.

What do you remember, chaps?

A British sailor was coming to the island.

Captain Powell.

Captain Powell, yes.

On the HMS...

Topaze.

In 1868.

-Their ancestors.

-The statues.

-The Moai.

-The who?

-The Moai.

-Moai.

And he's going to take them back to his queen, Victoria.

So, what do you think the relic is? The relic that you're seeking.

-It might be the Moai.

-The Moai.

I think I agree with you.

Let's hope that your knowledge of the Moai

is enough to defeat the Dark Lord.

Remember, if you succeed,

you'll become Guardians of the Museum.

If you fail, you shall never leave.

-Scared?

-ALL: Yes.

Well, you should be.

Now, it's time for the final battle.

Dark forces are descending on the Great Court.

Follow me, chaps. This way.

So, all three visions seen.

But now, it's time to face me!

Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!

Right, this is it, chaps.

This is your final battle.

The very best of luck.

I just need to summon the Dark Lord.

"The moon shines bright and darkness reigns,

"I bring three children here again.

"Their minds are sharp,

"the visions seen

"Dark Lord, awake!

"We challenge thee!"

Agatha!

You dare to challenge me,

with three sleepy children?

They are no match for me.

Don't speak too soon, because they've been brilliant tonight.

Silence!

Do you really think they have the knowledge to defeat me?

ALL: Yes!

As you wish.

Let the battle commence.

Three visions you have seen, about a relic held within these walls.

I shall ask you questions about what you have seen.

Three correct answers will earn your freedom

and you will become Guardians of the Museum.

Three incorrect answers and you shall never leave.

You will become relics yourselves and remain here for all time.

Your first question.

George! Approach.

In which ocean

is Easter Island found?

The Pacific?

Let us see.

'It's Easter Island,

'in the Pacific Ocean.'

CHEERING

Come on!

You still need two more, child.

Leave, and prepare for the next question.

Jolly good!

That's one question correct.

Just two more of those

and you'll be Guardians of the Museum. Well done, George.

Charlotte! Approach.

Good luck.

What is the name given to Easter Island

by its native people?

Trenches.

Let us see.

'It's Easter Island,

'known to the local people as Rapanui.'

Now, your teammate belongs to me.

Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!

One down, two to go.

Charlotte has been lost to the Dark Lord.

That's one incorrect, but one correct.

Two more right and you become

Guardians of the Museum,

but two more wrong and it's curtains.

Let's see who's going to be summoned.

Ellie! Approach.

Come on, El.

What was the name of Captain Powell's ship?

The HMS Tripoze.

Let us see.

'His ship, the HMS Topaze.'

Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!

Now, you join Charlotte.

That's two to me.

One more incorrect answer and I win!

Now, George, it all falls down to you.

You must get two answers correct

in order to become Guardians of the Museum

and defeat the Dark Lord.

You can do it.

George! Approach!

When did Captain Powell

arrive on Easter Island?

Oh...

1868?

Let us see.

'Look, a date!

'It's 1868.'

Yes!

You have one question left.

Get it right

and you become Guardians of the Museum

and free your team.

Get it wrong,

and you all belong to me...

forever!

Last question.

On his return, Captain Powell

presented his Moai

to which queen?

Elizabeth...or Victoria?

Ha-ha-ha-ha!

Queen Victoria.

Let us see.

'On my return,

'I shall present it to my queen,

'Victoria.'

Yes!

No! No! Defeated by one child!

Three correct answers, George.

Very well done, indeed!

Your knowledge of the Moai

has defeated the Dark Lord.

Look!

N-o-o-o!

And look!

Your teammates are returned to you.

Very well done, chaps.

-You are now Guardians of the Museum!

-ALL: Yes!

And very well done.

And as such, you are rewarded with this...

..The Golden Scarab.

These amulets are awarded

to only those few who prove themselves worthy

on a night such as this.

Take good care of them,

for you never know when you shall be called upon again.

Ah! But now it's dawn and it's time for you to leave.

-George.

-Thanks.

-Ellie.

-Thank you so much.

-And Charlotte.

-Thanks a lot, Agatha.

Guardians of the Museum, farewell.

-Yes!

-Yes!

I always had the confidence that I could do it.

And I almost had to do it for the girls.

I always knew that he would get us back.

He's like a hero.

It feels great.

Oh, what a triumph!

Three much-deserved Guardians of the Museum

and a defeated Dark Lord.

Oh! Well, my work here is done.

But if those dark forces should return, I might need your help.

Until then, dear friends, following on.

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