03x11 - Rupert and the Carousel

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Yahoo!

Whee!

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RUPERTOttoline, come quickly.

I think I found one.

There it is.

OTTOLINEAmazing.

It looks like a lesser-spotted boggle beetle.

Whoa! Run, Rupert.

(Panting)

Hang on.

There's nothing following us.

What was it, Ottoline?

I'm not sure, but it certainly wasn't a beetle.

It looked very fierce.

I'm sure there's nothing to fear.

After all, we are exploring the wilds of Nutwood Forest.

Yes, I suppose you're right.

There's nothing very ferocious around here.

RUPERTYou were right.

This isn't a beetle.

It's an old merry-go-round.

It looks so sad.

I bet this one gets his beard in his porridge every morning.

(Laughing)

Ow. Did you find another one?

No. It found me.

(Rupert laughing)

These birds of a feather are really stuck together.

OTTOLINEIt must have been

a magnificent ride in its day.

If only...

BOTHWhy not?

It could be our summer project.

We could re-mount all the animals and clean it.

And paint it up as good as new.

I'm sure I could get Mom to sew us a new canopy.

And I could get new saddles from our stables.

When it's finished, we'll invite all our friends to ride it.

Let's keep it a secret, so it will be a real surprise.

Not a word, Rupert, I promise.

(Whinnying)

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(Bell dinging)

No, Thogmort, I don't think so.

But thanks for trying.

It seems that lately the rides you're bringing me

just aren't fun. But Prince Brenn,

everyone is raving about this one.

I searched high and low to find it for you.

Perhaps you just need to try it a few more times.

It's no use, Thogmort.

My carnival is just not the same as it used to be.

Oh, sometimes I wonder if I will ever feel happy again.

But sire, with all these rides, how can you not have fun?

Surely, you would wish to keep this new addition.

There's no point. I had no fun riding it.

Just take it away.

Certainly, Your Excellency.

Your wish is my command.

(Thogmort huffing)

What's so important about fun, anyway?

There's no profit in it.

RUPERTIt looks fantastic.

OTTOLINEEven better than I had imagined.

It's a shame we can't get it going.

I think we have to let our secret out

and ask the professor for some help.

SAGEWhoa!

Oof! (Crashing)

RUPERTHey! OTTOLINEWhat was that?

Oh, dear me.

It's the Sage of Um.

Are you all right?

Oh, hello, Rupert. Yes, I'm fine.

These landings seem to be getting trickier all the time.

Who's your new friend?

Oh, this is Ottoline.

Ottoline, this is my friend the Sage of Um.

He lives on Um Island and looks after the last herd of unicorns.

I'm pleased to meet you.

Likewise, my dear.

I was on my way home from visiting the conjuror

when I saw the canopy in the woods

and decided to investigate.

Yes, isn't it a beauty?

Ottoline and I found it broken and abandoned,

but look at it now.

SAGEYou've done a most excellent job.

Bravo to you both.

There's only one problemwe can't seem to get it running.

Well, now. Perhaps I can be of some assistance.

With a little pinch of one of my special potions,

your carousel will soon be in motion.

Now, then, if I can only find the purple pouch.

Yes, this is it.

Oh, dear. Where did it go?

There it is.


Must have been the wrong purple pouch.

No matter. We'll set it to rights.

Now, let me see. Oh!

(Laughing)

That tickles.

Uh, yes, this should do it.

You did it, Sage.

Thank you.

Yes, thank you.

Come on, Rupert, let's have a ride.

(Laughing) Hey!

Watch where you put your cold feet, sonny.

What?

Excuse me,

you're pulling a bit too tightly.

Ooh, I-- I do beg your pardon.

Ooh! Stuck going around in circles with you again.

Consider yourself lucky.

Oh, that feels marvellous.

CAMELIt's so good to be working again.

Oh, dear. It's not my day.

I picked the wrong pouch again.

Never mind.

I'm sure I have a potion

that will get the carousel back to normal.

Oh, no. Please don't.

It's so wonderful to shake my tail.

You know, Sage,

I think this time you made a good mistake.

I think your magic potion has fixed everything perfectly.

More than perfectly.

LIONI agree.

Goodness me.

What can I say, but glad to be of assistance.

But now I must leave you all.

I'm already late for the unicorn feeding back on Um.

Goodbye.

RUPERTGoodbye, Sage.

OTTOLINEHave a safe trip.

(Rupert and Ottoline laughing)

ZEBRAWhee! This is wonderful.

Yahoo! Faster! Faster!

Why are we stopping?

I just wanted a bit of a rest.

Not as young as I used to be.

We've been resting for years in that ditch,

since the old carnival abandoned us.

Why were you abandoned?

Once we were the pride and joy of a traveling carnival.

All the children loved us.

As time went by,

bigger and newer rides came and the children tired of us.

We were getting older and breaking down.

So, the carnival master decided we were too much trouble

and abandoned us.

And now, because of your friend the sage,

we can talk and move as well.

BOTHOoh! Watch it! Look out!

How are you two doing?

If I wasn't linked up to this dodo,

I'd be just fine.

How's a bird to preen his feathers when he's...?

If you waited for me to go first we wouldn't have got tangled.

But no, Mr. Hurry-Scurry here had to go first.

Just my luck to be joined to an overgrown turkey.

Ooh! Worse yet, a talking turkey.

Now I'll never get a moment's peace.

Well, isn't that friendly.

Maybe you'd like to be turned back

into a piece of painted wood. Hm!

CAMELStop that, you two!

Don't spoil this wonderful day.

Yes, enough arguing. Behave yourselves.

If you all agree, would it be all right for our friends

to come and enjoy the ride too?

Agree? We'd love it.

It would be just like the old days.

It will be wonderful to hear children laughing again.

Great! We'll let everyone know and see you tomorrow.

OTTOLINEOh, dear.

The Sage dropped one of his pouches.

I'll keep it safe until we meet him again.

BOTHGoodbye! ALLGoodbye!

PODGY"Come one, come all

to the grand opening of the magic carousel."

So that's what you two have been planning all this time.

Hello, Podgy. Yes, isn't it exciting?

The grand opening is tomorrow.

Free rides for everyone.

I'll be there, you can be sure of that.

But where did you get a magic carousel?

It's a long story.

We were exploring Nutwood Forest when...

THOGMORTThe prince is never satisfied.

I bring him the very latest in modern rides,

and all he wants is

"Something to bring back the fun."

Hello. What's this?

A magical carousel?

Hm. Now that may be the very thing


His Lordship will pay highly for.

Time to investigate.

RUPERTHello, everyone.

ANIMALSHello, there.

We've brought some decorations and some treats.

RHINOWhen are the rest of your friends coming?

Tomorrow will be the grand opening.

It's so exciting.

There will be music and crowds of laughing children.

This time we can even talk to them.

(Groaning)

What's the matter?

Nobody ever rides us.

RUPERTDon't worry.

Tomorrow, there will be so many children here,

everyone will have a customer.

Good evening.

Theo Thogmort.

Pleased to make your acquaintance.

Uh, good evening.

Rupert Bear, and this is my friend Ottoline.

How can we help you?

So where's the magic you're referring to?

I should have guessed.

This advertisement was nothing but a pack of lies.

If you think people are going to pay

to ride this old thing, you--

Oof!

Was that magic enough for you?

I don't believe it.

That will teach you to be so rude to our friends.

Now that is different.

I would be willing to pay handsomely

for this unusual device.

With this much money, you and all your friends

could go to the carnival and ride all the rides,

not just the carousel.

Sorry, sir, but it's not for sale.

So driving a hard bargain, eh?

Very well, let's not quibble.

I'll double my offer.

Sorry.

But of course you are welcome to come tomorrow

for a free ride. Ha!

You'll regret this.

No one says no to Theo Thogmort.

What an unpleasant fellow.

Thank you for not selling us.

We would never sell you.

We don't own you.

And besides, you're our friends.

ANIMALSHip-hip, hooray.

Hip-hip, hooray.

(All chortling)

OTTOLINEEveryone in Nutwood is excited

about the grand opening.

I can't wait to see the look on their faces

when the animals start to talk.

(Gasping)

OTTOLINEIt's gone!

RUPERTThere's no sign of a struggle.

It's as if they vanished into thin air.

I bet that Thogmort has something to do with this.

He did say we would regret not selling it to him.

Rupert, come quickly.

RUPERTThey look like ostrich footprints.

Come on.

No more tracks. We've lost the trail.

OPUSHas someone clipped your wings?

OPIEWe can't keep up. OPUSTo your left.

Do those voices sound familiar?

OPIE...foot out of my mouth.

OPUSGo, before we lose them.

We should go back for help. No way. Keep going.

RUPERTAre we glad to see you safe and sound.

What happened? Where's the carousel?

All the animals were quiet and sleeping.

I'll tell it! We decided to go for a walk

before we popped our heads under our wings.

Just as we were nibbling a few berries at a nearby bush--

A giant growling cloud appeared above the carousel

and lowered a long cable with a hook on the end.

And lifted the carousel lock, stock and barrel into the air.

OPIEWe followed the sound--

And this morning we finally found out what it was.

RUPERTAn airship.

OTTOLINEWe have to catch them or we'll lose them.

Let's go down to the shore and see if we can find a boat.

I should go first. I'm the sure-footed one.

It'll be next year before we get down if you go first.

Out of the way. I'm leading.

(Both screaming)

RUPERTFlap your wings!

Flap your wings!

OTTOLINEFlap together!

Look at us. It's working.

To your left. No, right a little.

(Both screaming)

Pull up! Pull up!

BOTHOof.


OPUSLook out! OPIEWatch it!

This is what they mean when they say a bird in the hand

is worth two in the bush.

(Both laughing)

What do you know?

We were always told ostriches couldn't fly.

But you're not just an ostrich:

you're two ostriches.

See what you can do if you work together

instead of arguing all the time?

You think you can follow them?

You bet. You bet.

CAMELWhere are we going?

And what's going to happen to us?

(Laughing)

Soon I will see you to your new owner for a princely sum.

That fool Brenn will empty his treasury

for the chance to own you.

And then, my dear prince,

you'll find out the real price of fun.

May as well check on my passengers.

What? Where did they come from?

So you think you're a match for Theo Thogmort, do you?

We'll see.

RUPERTUh-oh. I think he spotted us.

OTTOLINEWhere did he go?

Whoa!

OTTOLINEThere he is.

Climb! Dive!

ALLWhoa!

(Coughing)

We'll never catch them now.

Maybe someone will see this signal.

I hope it's soon.

Just hang on and keep swimming.

Hey. What's going on?

(Both screaming)

What is it?

Some sort of magic island?

I say, who's there?

Oh, excuse me.

No problem. It's nice to have company.

Saw your little flag, thought you might need help.

Yes, we do need help.

A lot of help.

We have to keep following that airship.

What's that land in the distance?

That island belongs to Prince Brenn.

He lives all alone and never has visitors.

Well, he's got one now. Look.

We've got to get to that island.

This sounds like an adventure.

I love adventures.

Not much to do on my long swims across the oceans, you know.

I wish I could be more help,

but flippers aren't much use on dry land.

Most inconvenient.

Hm. Maybe you can be of more help.

Do you by any chance know Um Island?

Yes, indeed.

Then you can get a message to the sage

and he can come and help us.

More adventure. Jolly good.

I'm on my way.

RUPERTLooks like they're okay.

But what can we do now?

No telling how long it will take

for the sage to get here.

The sage.

Rupert, I just remembered.

He dropped this the other day.

Do you think we can use it?

I'm not sure. Let's see what it does.

It's the shrinking potion.

But how will that help us?

I've got an idea.

THOGMORTThis is the one, Prince Brenn.

The ride that will bring all the fun back into your life.

You've said that before.

what makes this one so different?

Because, sire,

this one is magic.

Magic, you say?

That does sound interesting.

There's just one little thing:

the question of money.

Since this is so rare,

I had a great deal of difficulty obtaining it.

When it comes to happiness, Thogmort, money is no object.

And here it is.

The most mysterious, magical--

Is this some kind of a joke?

Dragging me out of my bed in the middle of the night.

But...but...

Sire, it was here. I promise.

I suppose it just flew away, then?

Or is it invisible?

Perhaps that's the magic.

I don't find your little joke

to be in the least bit funny, Thogmort.


I don't know how they've done it,

but those interfering Nutwooders must have made it to the island.

But where could they have hidden anything the size of a carousel?

Phew. That was close.

OPUSStop digging me in the ribs,

you overgrown chicken.

OPIEWell, if you'd take your foot

out of my mouth...

RHINOWant us to get caught?

Let's go.

(Alarms blaring)

(Calliope music playing)

BOTHUh-oh.

A little light on the subject would be nice.

Run!

(Laughing)

(Both screaming)

Now I've got you, you little pests.

Quick. Hop in.

(Bell ringing)

Where is he? He was right behind us.

Rupert! The carousel!

Got it.

We have to get off, and soon.

Jump!

THOGMORTYou can't escape me.

I'll get you if it's the last thing I do.

RUPERTThat should give us a head start.

But where to now?

We're trapped on this island until the sage arrives.

I've got an idea.

Ah-ha. We meet again.

This time I've really got you cornered.

I don't see any corners in a round room.

(Laughing)

Ottoline! Now!

(Screaming)

Let me down.

BRENNWhat is all this commotion, may I ask?

More to the pointwho are you two?

I-I-I'm Rupert, sir, and this is Ottoline.

What do you think you're doing disturbing my peace?

We just came to rescue this carousel.

Thogmort stole it.

(All shouting indistinctly)

They speak. How enchanting.

Where is that Thogmort?

(Groaning)

I hate that ride.

Theo Thogmort. You scoundrel.

Stealing. I will deal with you later.

SAGEHello, down there.

Prepare for landing.

Spectacular.

I liked you better when you were teeny.

You made less noise. Well, at least my brain

returned to its normal size.

Yours is still the size of a pea.

OPUSMy luck to be joined to an overgrown turkey.

Anyone want a ride?

Yes, please.

This is the most marvellous ride I've ever seen.

Will you sell it to me? I'll pay anything you ask.

Sorry, Your Highness, the carousel isn't for sale.

(Sighing)

But I've searched for so long to find a ride

that would make my carnival fun again.

I must have it. Well,

if everyone agrees, I may have an idea.

(Children cheering)

(Bell dinging) (Screaming)

Sonny, that's enough.

Why don't you try one of the rides now.

(Bell dinging) (Man screaming)

Hi, Rupert.

Welcome to Carnival Island, Podgy.

Isn't this great? All the rides are free.

And so is the candy floss.

This isn't just great.

It's paradise!

(Laughing)

(All cheering)

I can't remember the last time I had this much fun.

Of course you can't.

What good was a carnival without crowds of laughing children?

Thank you, Rupert. You were right.

It wasn't a new ride that I was missing after all.

Sharing the rides I had

is the way to bring the fun back to my carnival.

Sharing can make a lot of things more fun.

Oh, you ate some from my side! Mr. Liar!

You turned it so you would get more!

Most of the time.

(All laughing)

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