Five Minutes More
Five Minutes More is the gentle tale of five best friends who live on a beautiful patchwork quilt and take us on wonderful journeys and adventures. From the familiar world of the child's bedroom, Faraway the Aardvark, Louisa the Polar Bear, Florrie the Dog, Sam the Monkey and Georgie the Penguin lead us into one of the quilt's many patches...and another world. In each episode one of the characters takes its turn to narrate a story as three of their friends become actors before our eyes. The world they create is as likely to be the house next door as it is the Arctic Circle, or the hill beyond your house, or even the deepest, darkest jungle. They might be explorers, princes and princesses, eccentric inventors, avid collectors, magicians, dancers or musicians around whom the storyteller weaves a wonderful tale.
- 2006-2006
- 1 season
- Family
Five Minutes More is the gentle tale of five best friends who live on a beautiful patchwork quilt and take us on wonderful journeys and adventures. From the familiar world of the child's bedroom, Faraway the Aardvark, Louisa the Polar Bear, Florrie the Dog, Sam the Monkey and Georgie the Penguin lead us into one of the quilt's many patches...and another world. In each episode one of the characters takes its turn to narrate a story as three of their friends become actors before our eyes. The world they create is as likely to be the house next door as it is the Arctic Circle, or the hill beyond your house, or even the deepest, darkest jungle. They might be explorers, princes and princesses, eccentric inventors, avid collectors, magicians, dancers or musicians around whom the storyteller weaves a wonderful tale.
Season 1 Episode Guide
65 Episodes
Episode 1
The Three Musicians
Once upon a time there were three musicians - a strummer, a tooter and a shaker. The shaker so loved shaking that she would not stop, much to the annoyance of her fellow musicians.
Episode 2
Snowy Story
In the Arctic Circle three explorers realise they can solve their problems by sharing their supplies.
Episode 3
Neptune's Visit
A little mermaid is feeling down in the dumps until she discovers she has a special talent all of her own.
Episode 4
Make Me a Rainbow
A poor, generous fisherman finds a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Episode 5
Frown Town
When a clown appears in Frown Town he shows the locals how to have fun. It's not long before Frown Town becomes Clown Town!
Episode 6
The Three Elephants
Deep in the jungle three elephants - one very big, one big and one small - discover that being the biggest is not always the best.
Episode 7
Messy Mountain
Messy Monica shows her tidy neighbours that sometimes junk can be recycled to make something useful and new.
Episode 8
Jealous Jack
Jack realises it can be fun having a little brother after all.
Episode 9
One, Two, Three, Jump
Baby Penguin likes to jump, much to his parent's amusement. But when the frozen river thaws, Father penguin and Mother penguin realise the only way to cross is for Baby to teach them how to jump.
Episode 10
Bingle-Bongle-Boo
When a rocket lands in the town square, the Mayor's daughter realises that she (and her fellow townsfolk) can communicate with the alien despite their different languages.
Episode 11
The Surprise Laugh
The King and Queen have forgotten how to laugh. That is until, quite unexpectedly, a funny little bird hatches out of an egg in the garden and makes them laugh out loud.
Episode 12
My Own Special Picture
An art-loving Prince shows an artist and his sister that a picture can look like different things to different people.
Episode 13
I Can't Go to Sleep
Little William's parents tried all sorts of things to help him settle at night, but it wasn't until they told him a story that William fell into a lovely, deep sleep.
Episode 14
Someone to Sing to Me
A young girl with a beautiful singing voice is asked to travel to the Emperor's castle to sing for him. But who will sing to her elderly father while she is away?
Episode 15
Cooking Up a Storm
The Captain and his First Mate love two things - to dance the hornpipe, and to eat! But the more they eat, the less dancing they can do.
Episode 16
I Want a Frizzle
Young Zoopa wants a pet Frizzle and is overjoyed when she finds one. But looking after a Frizzle takes a lot of work.
Episode 17
The Queen's Dance
When the Queen asks three famous dancers to create a brand new dance, the dancers cannot agree over whose dancing style is the best.
Episode 18
The Last Orange
When Matty and Mabel fly their kite into Isaac the Gardener's orange tree, they knock the last orange off the tree.
Episode 19
Magic My Way
Maximus Magicus gives magic lessons to his two assistants Cosmo and Stella. An impatient Stella decides to take things into her own hands with disastrous results.
Episode 20
Land Ahoy!
Captain Blunderbeard and Ned Stormcloud are sailing the seas in search of Esmeralda Island when their ship hits a rock and begins to sink!
Episode 21
Copy Parrot
A little parrot learns to talk by mimicking his big sister.
Episode 22
Monkeys Don't Eat Soup
Mrs Fullalove finds a lost monkey and decides to take care of him.
Episode 23
Let Me Tell You a Story
Charlie likes to read aloud, but unfortunately the library (where everything must be quiet) is not the place to do it.
Episode 24
There's a Dragon in My Bed
Harry discovers that by using his imagination he can have wonderful adventures and even make friends with a dragon.
Episode 25
The Greedy Elf
When Hector the greedy elf is granted some wishes by the 'Fairy of Happiness', his brother Boris realises just how greedy Hector is.
Episode 26
The Big Gold Cup
It's time for the annual running race and once again Alfonso is sure he will win the Big Gold Cup.
Episode 27
The Best Birthday Party Ever
It's the King's Birthday and every year he has a themed wonderful party, but this year he is having trouble deciding what the best theme should be.
Episode 28
All Together Now!
Three best friends discover that you don't need instruments to make a band.
Episode 29
The Giant Who Had No Manners
A rude and cranky giant learns from a friendly little elf that manners can make a world of difference.
Episode 30
Sebastian's Spring Fair
A little boy has the time of his life when the spring fair comes to town.
Episode 31
At Least It Isn't the Elephants
A rickety old wizard discovers with help from his friends that life can be enjoyable without a rickety old wand and its unpredictable magic.
Episode 32
The Princess Who Couldn't Choose
A princess who cannot decide learns that when it comes to friends in need there is only one decision to make and that is to help them out.
Episode 33
What Noise Am I Making?
A little boy discovers that sometimes the best noise to listen to is the sound of peace and quiet.
Episode 34
Umbrellas Up! Umbrellas Down!
On a very special picnic a mother discovers that although it's good to be prepared sometimes it's better to just enjoy the moment.
Episode 35
The Friendly Caterpillar
Two proud and boastful plants discover that there are more important things than just being beautiful on the outside.
Episode 36
Mr Hammer and Mr Spanner
Mr Hammer and Mr Spanner show that with a little imagination and know-how you can make a warm cosy home just about anywhere.
Episode 37
Pulling Together
Farmer Hazletree discovers that working together as a team makes things easier and much more fun.
Episode 38
The Lost Voice
Arabella, the famous Opera singer loses her voice and her two good friends go in search of it.
Episode 39
Uncle Miscellania
Uncle Miscellania collects pretty things but it's his nephews that show him that with a little imagination they can be a lot of fun too.
Episode 40
The Mayor's Parade
Two mad professors try and re-invent the wheel using different shapes but discover that nothing works as well as a circle.
Episode 41
It's All in the Mix
Two painters discover a world of many colours after they accidentally mix some paints together.
Episode 42
I Want to Be Bigger
Little Ned has always wanted to be big but he discovers that sometimes it's good to be small.
Episode 43
Clubbing Together
Three friends realise the best club is one that everyone can be a part of and form The Best Friends Club.
Episode 44
Saved by the Wool
Jacob and his father get lost in the woods while flying a kite and his mother comes to the rescue unwinding a wool trail to find their way home.
Episode 45
For the Love of Trees
Emily the artist learns the importance of not wasting paper.
Episode 46
Who Wants a Hat?
Mr and Mrs Milliner discover a creative new use for their hats.
Episode 47
The Very Best Present
A princess who has everything discovers the best present of all is friendship.
Episode 48
Sometimes it's Good to Be Slow
Mr Tearaway learns from his friend Mr Meander that sometimes going slow is the best way to go.
Episode 49
Watch It Grow!
Miguel the corn farmer thinks up a plan to keep a greedy goose from eating his crop.
Episode 50
Playing by the Rules
Three friends discover that playing games is much more fun when everyone plays by the rules.
Episode 51
The Two Brave Knights
Two Brave Knights travel deep into the forest to rescue the town's clock from a mischievous dragon.
Episode 52
The Sun Will Always Shine
Mrs Drinkwater enlists the help of her friend the sun to help make her flowers grow.
Episode 53
Lighthouse Land
Grandpa Davey shows his grandchildren that even when it is raining outside you can use your imagination to travel anywhere.
Episode 54
Follow Me! Follow Me!
A beautiful butterfly and Gordon Golightly encourage a neighbour to get out and enjoy life.
Episode 55
Three Wishes for Faraway
A lovely fairy shows Silvius the bunny that sometimes the best thing to be is yourself.
Episode 56
The Magic Bear
A sculptor named Marmaduke is not happy with his latest statue but discovers that in the moonlight the statue becomes his best work yet.
Episode 57
Blow, Faraway, Blow!
Two pirates learn to be patient as they wait for the wind to blow their sails.
Episode 58
The Magic of Music
Marlon the music man discovers that you don't need a music box or an instrument to make music.
Episode 59
The Fairacre Friends
Three friends discover that they don't need to like all the same things to be best friends.
Episode 60
Little Gnome Upon the Wall
The Five Minutes More team find out that being important isn't as important as being friends.
Episode 61
How Does Your Garden Grow?
After Mr Goodbody has an accident in his garden his lazybones neighbour Lucinda Lacklustre helps him out.
Episode 62
Plump Plum Pies!
When Prince Absalom asks his servants to make hundreds of Plump Plum Pies he finds his workers exhausted so he gets to work and helps out.
Episode 63
Dog in a Box
Max's grandad has made him a very special toy but he finds out that it's even more special when you share it with a friend.
Episode 64
Little Tree
A little tree is worried when his leaves start to change colour, but with his friends help he discovers that he is just changing with the seasons.
Episode 65
Jasper's New Home
Jasper the little bird flies away to try his luck in the city and discovers that there is no better place than home.