Bagpuss Episode 11 - The Fiddle
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(Gabriel the singing toad)
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This is the eleventh of a weekly series dedicated to Bagpuss. Episode ten was first broadcast at 1:45 pm on Tuesday 16th April 1974.
Synopsis:
This week's object is an iron bucket with a hole in the bottom. Smoke issues from the hole and Gabriel explains it must be the home of a leprechaun. Bagpuss agrees and, upon hearing fiddle music, says it's Seamus O'Hoolihan. Bagpuss met the leprechaun in Ireland, some time before, and Seamus explained about his crock of gold - along with a story. Bagpuss denied interest in the treasure to which Seamus was so pleased he offered to send him his magical fiddle on a visit some time. Under the bucket Charlie Mouse finds the fiddle and sets about playing - though he has never actually played before. Madeleine sings a tale about another strange stereotypical Irish figure, a cheery countryman whose personal possessions are all made from natural things. Then, exhausted by the music and singing, everyone falls asleep.
Bonus:
Make a note of the number on the log for the bonus cache.