Outback Christmas The Koala Brothers

# If you're in trouble And you need someone to help you out

# There's no need to whistle And there's no need to shout

# Hey, hey, hey, hey Help is on its way

# Call the Koala Brothers Call the Koala Brothers

# Call the Koala Brothers Call the Koala Brothers

# If ever things go wrong

# And don't work out the way you planned

# There's no need to worry They'll always find a helping hand

# Hey, hey, hey, hey Help is on its way! #

It's the Koala Brothers!

Frank, Buster, you've got to help me.

Sure. We're here to help!

# Bravo, Koala Brothers Bravo, Koala Brothers

# Go, go, Koala Brothers Go, go, Koala Brothers

# Help is on its way! #

Wherever you are in the world,

Christmas is supposed to be a happy time -

a time for friends to be together!

But for one little penguin,

Christmas wasn't looking very happy at all!

Waaah!

Penny the little Penguin had hurt her wing

and now she had to do something that made her feel sad.

Oh!

Penny was writing to the Koala Brothers to tell them

she wouldn't be coming to the outback for Christmas!

Christmas just wouldn't be the same without Frank and Buster!

PENNY SQUEAKS

It looked like Penny was going to spend Christmas all alone.

Unless someone, somewhere could help!

Christmas was always the busiest time of year

for everyone in the outback.

It was such an exciting time for everyone.

This year was going to be the most special Christmas ever!

Hi!

-Oh!

-Ha-ha!

THEY CHEER

Hello, everyone. We've got an important announcement, haven't we?

That's right, Frank!

Ahem... We'd like to invite you all to the Homestead

-for a Christmas Day celebration!

-ALL:

-Goodie! Hooray!

And don't forget, Penny the Penguin

is coming all the way from the South Pole!

I can't wait to see her!

Frank, there's someone missing.

You're right. Where's George?

I think he's in his post office.

Oh...

-Morning, George.

-Oh. Ha-ha. Morning, Frank. Morning, Buster.

-We were wondering...

-Oh!

Position open!

We haven't come to give you any letters, George.

You haven't?

No. We've come to...

So, what can I do for you?

We've come to invite you to Christmas Day at the Homestead.

Ahh... Well, thanks, fellas. I'd love to come.

Are you sure you'll get all this done in time, George?

Sure. It's the same every Christmas.

Amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it. Ah-hah!

First delivery of the day!

Thanks, George.

Hmm, I wonder who it's from?

It's from Penny! She'll be writing to tell us when she's gonna arrive!

-Aaaaw!

-Aaaaah!

What does it say, Buster?

"Dear Frank and Buster, thank you both for inviting me for Christmas.

-"I've been looking forward to it for months!"

-Aaaaaah!

Aaaaah.

"That's why it's so hard to tell you

"that because I've hurt my wing, I won't be able...to come.

"Love, Penny."

-Oh!

-Oh, dear. Oh, deary dear.

Christmas is all about being together with those you love.

But without Penny, this Christmas just wouldn't be complete.

I'll, erm...

I'll put the kettle on.

Far away at the South Pole,

Penny was trying her hardest to get into the Christmas spirit.

Waaah!

Waaaah!

Hey, Buster! Our new Christmas decorations look fantastic! Buster?

I've never seen Buster so down.

He's downer than the downest thing.

-Downer.

-Right!

Don't worry, Frank. I've had an idea!

Erm... What are you doing, Buster?

-Well, if Penny can't come to us, then we'll have to go and fetch her!

-What?

-Fetch Penny from the South Pole?!

-Sure, Frank. It makes perfect sense.

But, Buster, we don't know the way! And we've never flown that far.

We don't even know if we'd have enough fuel.

Besides, it'll take us too long.

We're needed here to put up the decorations

and prepare for Christmas Day.

It won't be a proper Christmas without Penny.

I'm going to miss her too, Buster.

But we can't go.

-It's just too far.

-But...

I was looking forward to Penny being with us for Christmas.

I got the spare room ready and everything.

FRANK SIGHS

I wish you could be with us for Christmas, Penny.

I really do!

Waaah!

Ah-hem...

Well, Buster, big day tomorrow, eh?

Christmas Eve - decorating the Homestead.

Penny'd be on her way now, if she hadn't hurt her wing.

Doesn't seem right us celebrating Christmas

while she's in the South Pole on her own. Night-night, Frank.

Night, Buster.

Deep down, Frank knew Buster was right.

But the South Pole?

Could they possibly fly that far?

Right!

BUSTER SNORES

Wakey, wakey, Buster!

-Wh... What time is it, Frank?

-Time you were up!

We need an early start

if we're to get to the South Pole and back.

Did you say the South Pole?

That's right. We're going to fetch Penny!

Oh, Frank! Ha-ha-ha! Did you hear that, Penny?

We're coming to get you at the South Pole! All the way from the Outback!

Hurry up, Buster! We need to get to the South Pole and back quickly!

We don't want to be late for Christmas!

Look - this should keep me warm and toasty.

That's right. It's cold enough to freeze your ears off

at the South Pole, isn't it, Frank?

Is it? Um, I mean, oh, yeah, I've heard it's a bit chilly.

Hey, look!

Ah! Ha-ha!

-Morning, Sammy, Archie!

-Morning!

-We heard about your trip!

-South Pole, eh?

-Yep.

It'll be worth it to bring Penny back for Christmas.

Here you go, chaps!

Erm, we won't have time to play tennis at the South Pole, Archie.

Oh... Ha-ha!

No, no, no. These are to put on your feet, so you can walk in the snow.

I hear you can sink right up to your ears in the snow,

maybe disappear altogether.

-Ha-ha!

-Here, I brought you a map of the South Pole for when you get lost.

Ah, thanks.

-All right, Frank?

-Oh, hi, George.

Yeah, I was just thinking...

We've never been on a journey this far before.

I hope it'll be all right.

If there's one thing that's certain, Frank,

it's that you're the fella for the job!

-You're the best pilot I know.

-Huh... I'm the only pilot you know, George!

Yeah, I was just trying to make you feel better.

But I do have a bit of advice, something a good friend once told me.

Never be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

Ah, thanks. I'll remember that.

-Erm... Who gave you that advice, George?

-You did, Frank! Ha-ha.

-You did!

-Oh! Ha-ha-ha!

-Bye.

-Bye.

Now, while we're away, you and Ned are in charge, Mitzi.

What? Of the whole Homestead?

-That's right!

-You'll have to work together.

-We're counting on you.

Well, you can rely on us, can't they, Ned?

Erm... Yeah...

Of course they can.

Great!

Right then. Stand by!

Standing by!

Chocks away, Buster!

Chocks away, Frank!

-Get the gate, Ned!

-I'm getting the gate, Frank.

-Buckle up, Buster!

-Buckled up.

So that morning, the Koala Brothers set off into the bright blue sky

on the biggest adventure of their lives...

..to bring their friend, Penny, back home for Christmas.

OK, Buster, which way do we head?

I'll check the map.

Oh! Ah!

Come on, Buster, which way to the South Pole?

Um... Just go south for a bit.

-Right.

-That way, Frank!

OK, this way?

At least we've got nice weather for it.

-Which way now?

-Keep going Sou...

No, the other south, Frank!

Right, Ned. No sense in hanging around.

We've got lots to do!

That's right. We're in charge!

Yeah, so I think we should each do what we're best at.

Sounds a good idea to me.

So I'll do all the organising and you can do the other stuff.

Other stuff? Erm...

Frank and Buster said we should work together.

It doesn't take two of us to sweep the yard, Ned.

But I'm in charge too. We're supposed to be a team.

Hey, Frank, I can see the sea!

It looks SO blue!

It's getting colder, Buster.

That's a good sign, Frank.

-We must be going the right way.

-Yeah.

Could you pass me a drink? That'll warm me up.

Thanks. I thought you were going to put a hot drink in the flask.

That's what it's for!

But it's lemonade, Frank, with lots of ice. Just how you like it.

Hmm... It all looks the same down there.

-What does it say on the map?

-Right... Yes... The map.

Erm, let's see now... Well...

just keep going south for a bit.

But which way is south?

-More lemonade?

-You have got the map, haven't you, Buster?

Erm... No.

Under the circumstances, Frank took the news about the map quite well.

Sorry, Frank.

As Frank and Buster approached the South Pole,

their journey was getting more hazardous.

I've never felt rain so cold and wet, Frank!

Whoa!

I still can't see land, Frank.

-Erm, Buster?

-What?

A bit of warning would have been nice, Frank!

Sorry, Buster.

Meanwhile, back at the Homestead,

Ned really wanted to find something important to do.

Something he could be in charge of.

Erm, Mitzi?

Um... How about I be in charge of putting up the decorations?

I haven't got you on my list for that.

But Frank always lets me help with the decorations.

And he said we were both in charge.

Oh, all right, Ned. You can be in charge of the decorations.

Oh, thanks, Mitzi!

-After you've cleaned the windows.

-Oh.

We've got to find land soon, Buster!

The plane's not used to this sort of weather and neither am I.

Look, Frank. Straight ahead.

BOTH: Aaaw!

Yeah! You did it, Frank.

We're at the South Pole! We're at the South Pole!

I knew you could do it. Whoa! Where are we going?

-Down, I think! Hang on!

-Woahhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Oh! Oh!

Ah!

Ow! Oh! Oh!

-CRACKLING

-Oh!

BUSTER: Frank! Look out for that hill!

-FRANK:

-Brace yourself, Buster!

Buster?

Frank? Is that you?

VOICES ECHO AND SHOUT

Huh!

RADIO CRACKLES

Phwer!

Frank? Frank?

-Ooh! Buster?

-Frank!

-Buster!

-BOTH: We're here!

The South Pole!

It goes on for miles and miles and miles.

But it was them! Honestly!

I heard them talking. Frank and Buster.

Sounded like they needed help!

In the cupboard, you say?

-That's right, George.

-Hmm... Maybe you just thought you heard them

-because you're worried about them, Mr Ned.

-Good point, Archie!

-Hmm...

-Suppose so.

-Hi, Archie! Hi, George! Ready to put up the decorations then?

We're raring to go!

But you said I was in charge of the decorations, Mitzi!

You are! Sammy delivered three boxes yesterday, remember?

That's one box each.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, I say, look at this -

an inflatable snowman!

Let's have a little look see.

The Christmas lights. I'm a bit of a dab hand at these!

-<

-Ooh, lanterns. Oh, this is nice, eh?

Ah, what a lovely little tree, Mr Ned! Oh, well, better get started.

-<

-Good idea, Archie.

-I think we'll have fun with the snowman.

Ah!

Oh! Ah! Oh! Oh!

This really gets you into the festive spirit, Mr Ned.

-Suppose so. Need any help, George?

-No, that's OK, Ned.

I've got it all in hand.

Ned, when Sammy comes with the groceries,

could you show him to the kitchen? Josie and Alice will be coming soon.

-They're helping with the food.

-Mitzi...so what are you doing?

Organising, of course!

Ah! Ah, these are nice.

Looks like the radio got jammed, Buster.

I'll have to fix it when we get back.

Do you know, this place reminds me of the Outback...only whiter

and chillier and quieter and colder and there's no trees and...

I get the picture. No wonder Penny loves to come to the Homestead.

-This place is deserted.

-How will we find her?

I think we'll have to continue on foot.

Good job we've got these then. Hey, Frank, look at me!

Archie was right - they're perfect for the snow!

Erm, yeah, they look great, Buster.

Are you coming down then, Frank?

Yeah, sure!

Um...

Ooh!

Oh!

Ha-ha! Look at you, Frank!

Yeah, erm...

Oh, bit...tricky.

Better get your snow shoes on, Frank.

Good idea. Then we'd better try and find Penny.

Wherever she might be.

THEY PANT

It's hard work, isn't it?

# I'm walking in the South Pole

# Dum-de-dum With my brother Frank...

# And I've got tennis racquets on my feet... #

-OK, Frank?

-No...worries. Uh!

-Come on, Frank.

-Ah! I am trying.

I wish we still had the map!

I said I was sorry, Frank.

I know, Buster. I know.

Do you think it's much further?

-No idea. Keep going.

-I think you're getting better at it, Frank!

-Well, Buster, we're lost!

-We've got to keep going, Frank!

We've got to find Penny!

Huh!

-PENGUIN SCREECHES

-Ah!

Hmm...

Ah!

Buster, I think we're being watched!

Are you sure, Frank?

All I can see is snow!

Yeah, I'm sure.

I think you're seeing things.

-Whaaa!

-PENGUIN SQUEAKS

-PENGUIN SQUAWKS

-Erm...what's he doing, Buster?

I don't think he's seen a koala before, Frank! Never mind two.

Right, then. A-hem.

Hello there.

We have come from far, far away - Australia!

PENGUIN CHEEPS

Hey, Frank, ask him if he knows where Penny lives!

Yes, well, erm... We've come to find our friend,

-Penny the Penguin, do you know her?

-PENGUIN CHEEPS

Erm, she's got a hurt wing and she walks like this!

PENGUIN LAUGHS Maybe I should just show him a photo.

Good idea. You mean you've got a photograph of Penny?

-Why didn't you say so?

-You didn't ask.

PENGUIN SQUEAKS

Hey, Frank. I think he knows where she is!

Yes.

So for the first time since they landed in the South Pole,

they thought they were getting somewhere.

-All thanks to their new friend.

-Right behind you, Frank.

I wish Frank and Buster were here.

They always let me help out. I'm sure I heard them in the cupboard.

They DID sound like they were in trouble!

Coming along nicely, George.

Why, thank you. All we've got to do is connect them together,

so they'll come on with the flick of a switch.

Frank and Buster will be in for a treat when they get back.

A-hem. Especially when they see my inflatable snowman!

-Wow!

-And if you twist this bulb... Ha-ha!

..his nose flashes on and off! Ha-ha-ha!

Whoop! Ha-ha! Oh, it keeps popping off!

-It'll look a lot better in the dark.

-Come on, Josie. Let's get started!

-I'm right behind you, Alice.

-Ha! There we go.

I've got everything I need, I think.

G'day.

NED SIGHS

-RADIO CRACKLES

-Frank? Buster?

Can you hear me?

It's me, Ned.

I hope you're safe and everything.

Well, it all seems to be going well here.

Mitzi's been great at organizing and everyone's helping out.

I've, erm, swept the yard and stuff.

Not actually been in charge, but...

Heh, oh, well. You be careful, eh? Get back safely.

-RADIO WHISTLES

-Ooh!

So that's how I heard Frank and Buster! It's some kind of radio!

Wow, look at this, Frank.

Yeah.

ECHOING: Hello-o-o-o!

Frank! I think this is it!

Penny's snow hut!

Well, there's only one way to find out, Buster!

Go on, then!

Right!

Uh! Hello, Penny.

Oh, Penny. We couldn't spend Christmas without you!

We're taking you back to the Homestead!

Hello, Penny.

PENNY SQUEAKS

Ow! Watch your head, Frank.

PENGUINS CACKLE

It wasn't long before Frank and Buster

were warming up with mugs of hot chocolate! Yummy!

I must say, Penny, your house is really warming me up!

Yeah, it's really cosy! We forgot to ask, how's your wing, Penny?

-Waaah!

-Oh, you poor thing.

I can't wait for you to see the Homestead.

All the decorations and everything.

We've got all your favourite food from Sammy's Store.

And everyone will be there - Mitzi, Ned, everyone.

It's going to be really good! I'm so pleased we found you Penny.

We wouldn't have had a great time without you.

We'd better be going. We need to be back before it gets dark!

Aw, but we've just got here, Frank. Can't we stay longer?

I'm sorry, Buster, we just don't have the time.

Well, better get packing, Penny,

we've got a long journey ahead of us.

Back at the Homestead, things were really taking shape.

Left a bit.

Now right!

Look what I've found, Mitzi. It's how I heard Frank and Bu...

Show me later, Ned! I'm busy! Right, Archie! Right!

-Oh.

-Oh, never mind, just pop it back in.

< Now straighten it up a bit. That's it. A bit more.

-<

-Like that?

Right, Frank, which way is the plane?

Oh, right. Erm, now let me see.

We came from over there and turned left...

no, no, right near a white hill...

Erm...I haven't got a clue, Buster.

Aah! But I know who might!

Hey! Hey! Over here.

Hello, little penguin, can you show us the way back to our plane?

Erm, PLANE... Brrrrrrr...

Brrrrrr...

PENGUIN SHOUTS

Hey, we're on our way!

Hey, look, Frank. Ha-ha!

You're going to ski to the plane!

Erm...I...I am?!

Whoa-a-a-a!

-A-a-aah!

-Whey-hey! It's easier than it looks, eh, Frank?

A-a-aah!

A-a-ah! A-a-a-ah!

Frank!

Buste-e-e-e-r-r-r!

THUD!

Frank! Say something.

A-hem... Fine.

-I'm fine!

-That was some jump, Frank!

Well, erm, as you said, Buster, it's easier than it looks.

Ha-ha-he!

So despite Frank's problems with the skis,

they eventually found their plane, thanks to the little penguin.

But they still needed to dig it out of the snow!

It's a shame you forget the shovel, Frank.

Yes, it's a shame WE did, Buster!

Hmm...this could be tricky.

Are you all right?

I think you've just found the answer.

-We can use the skis!

-PENGUIN CHIRPS

Frank, you're a genius!

Thanks, Buster.

Back at the homestead, Ned really wished he had Frank with him

to show him how to use the radio.

Headphones?

Right.

Um, next...press...the button.

-RADIO WHISTLES

-Ooh! Ow!

Ow!

Huh, must be the other button.

< Where are they? They should be here by now!

It won't be long before it gets dark!

HORN TOOTS Ah! Sammy!

Oh, no, we've got a problem.

-Look what I found.

-A map?

It's the one I gave Frank and Buster!

They must have dropped it! How are they going to find their way home?

Um, I don't know.

At last the plane was free

and Frank and Buster could take Penny back to the Homestead.

-All right, Frank?

-The light's fading fast, Buster.

I'm worried we won't get back before dark.

Hmm, we'd better say our goodbyes, then. Well, thanks for all the help!

Thanks little fella.

Well, come on, Buster, Penny.

We'd really better be going.

-Erm, Frank?

-Hmm? Oh.

-PENGUIN SQUEAKS

-Erm... Um...

Bye, little fella. Aw, come here! We'll come back and see you soon.

-That's a promise!

-Hey, Frank? Say cheese!

-Cheese!

There you go, Penny!

All right, Frank?

Yeah. Right.

-To the Homestead, Buster!

-To the Homestead, Frank!

So as the three intrepid adventurers set off,

the final part of their amazing journey was about to unfold.

BUSTER AND PENNY CHOMP

Hey, these are really nice!

-Want one, Frank?

-All I want is a map!

Ooh, ha-ha! Stop it. Ha-ha-ha-ha! It tickles!

Hey, Frank! Penny's got a map!

What? That's great! Erm, can you hand it over?

This should get us back on track.

Wuh!

-RADIO: Aah! Aah! Aah!

-Huh!

A-a-a-a-h!

-Oh-h-h-h!

-Argh!

ALL: Oh!

Buster! Penny! It's OK!

OK, let's try again. Hand me the map, Buster.

-RADIO:

-How can you lose two maps in one day, Buster?

'Sorry, Frank! But I was scared!'

Phew! They're OK!

This is Ned at Homestead Control.

-Can you hear me Frank and Buster? Over!

-Why is he saying "over"?

-It's what you say on the radio.

-Oh!

Er, did you just hear, Ned?

'This is Ned. Can you hear me? Over!'

Ned must have found the old radio!

-Ned! It's me, Frank.

-CHEERS FROM RADIO

We're on our way home. Going to have to perform a night landing. Over!

A night landing? Are you sure, Frank?

I'm sure, Ned! I'm going to ask you to do something really important!

What's that, Frank?

Somehow, you're going to have to guide us in. Over!

-Oh! Oh!

-Ned, are you still there? Ned?

-We've lost him, Frank!

-Sorry, Frank. I'm here.

We really need you to do this, Ned. We really need your help!

You're in charge!

-ECHOES:

-You're in charge! You're in charge! You're in charge!

I won't let you down, Frank.

Over!

All right. We're all going to have to help Frank land!

Could you all please stand in the yard and listen out for the plane?

Right-ho, Mr Ned!

'So, where are you, Frank? Over.'

Can't see a thing.

It's too dark.

We're going to take a closer look, Ned.

Can't see anything yet, Frank!

Whoooa!

Hey, Frank. These are gum leaves.

We must be in Australia! Ha-hee!

-Great. Did you hear that, Ned?

-'Loud and clear, Frank!'

-Still not back, yet?

-They're on their way,

-but they're going to have to find the Homestead in the dark!

-Oh, dear!

Frank, everyone's in position. They're listening out for you!

'Great, Ned.

'We'll fly as low as we can. Ned?

'Ned?

'Look out, Frank!

'Watch! Aa-a-ah!'

Frank?

Buster? Can you hear me? Over.

Can you hear me?!

-I've lost contact! Can anyone hear the plane?

-ALL: No.

Oh, please come home.

Oh! Listen, can you hear something?

It's them! I know it's them!

'Ned! Where are you? Are you there?

'Over!'

ALL: Hurray!

Frank!

We thought we'd lost you! You're flying right overhead.

Well, we can't see a thing, Ned.

It's as black as ink down there.

What are we going to do, Ned?

If only we could shine a big bright light up at them.

A light? Archie! George! Are the Christmas decorations all ready?

Is that all you can think about at a time like this, Ned?

-The decorations?!

-Are they ready?

-They're connected...

-And ready to go!

Mitzi, run to the Homestead and switch them on!

Oh, yeah!

Good one, Ned!

Aw, they're not working!

There must be a loose bulb.

-We'll have to try them all. See which one's wobbly.

-Hurry!

Oh, no! We're nearly out of fuel!

-What?

-We're going to have to make an emergency landing!

But where, Frank? I can't see a thing.

Now, just get it right, like that.

OK, Mitzi, flick the switch!

Oh!

Oh!

'Hurry, Ned, we're running out of fuel!'

We're hurrying, Frank!

Over!

Any luck, George?

This could take all night, Ned!

But we haven't got all night.

Sorry, Frank, I'm trying my hardest, I really am.

But I don't know what else to do.

Ah!

Archie! Your snowman.

Where's its nose?

Oh, Mr Ned!

It must have popped out!

Mitzi! Flick the switch!

ALL CHEER Wow!

Hooray! Hooray!

Down here!

OK, I'm going to have to guess!

Frank! Look! I can see it!

We can see you, Ned.

'We're coming in to land!'

Welcome home, everyone!

Erm...

ENGINE SPLUTTERS

-ENGINE FALLS SILENT

-Ah...

ALL: Ha-hey! Wooo! Hooray!

THEY CHEER

Welcome to the Outback, Miss Penny! Ha-ha!

Have we got some tales to tell you!

INAUDIBLE CHATTING

Well done, Ned. We couldn't have done it without you.

- Thanks, Ned. - A born leader!

Mr Ned, ha-ha!

Well, I'm here to help.

THEY ALL CHEER

-Nice food.

-Yummy.

-Did you enjoy it?

Well, erm, great to see everybody here...

and welcome to the Outback, Penny!

ALL: Welcome to the Outback!

You've all done a marvellous job while we were away!

Thanks, George and Archie, for putting up the lights.

Ha-ha-ha!

And thanks Josie and Alice for the lovely food.

-And Sammy for delivering it.

-All part of the service.

And I hear Mitzi had you all running around.

-Thanks, Mitzi!

-Aw, it was nothing, guys.

And as for you, Ned...well, what can we say?

You were brilliant!

If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't be sitting here today!

-<

-That's so true.

So it's down to everyone helping,

that we're all celebrating Christmas together!

Well said, Buster.

Merry Christmas, Penny!

Merry Christmas to you all!

The best friends two Koala Brothers could ever have!

ALL: Merry Christmas!

So with everyone together at the Homestead,

the Koala Brothers had the most wonderful Outback Christmas ever!

-Merry Christmas!

-ALL: Hooray!

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