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The Strange Chores

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The Strange Chores is a children's/youth programmes series airing on UK television.

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The programme is a stand‑alone episode that follows a small, eclectic team of young adventurers. At its centre are two teenage boys who dream of becoming warrior‑heroes, alongside a bright‑spirited ghost girl who refuses to be left out of the action. Together they set out on a quest that mixes the ordinary trials of adolescence with the uncanny duties of a monster‑slayer. The core of the story sees the trio taking on the supernatural chores normally handled by an ageing monster‑slayer. By shouldering these otherworldly tasks, the teenagers begin to sharpen the combat and magical abilities they’ve been yearning to master. Their ghost companion, ever‑energetic, adds a spectral edge to the work, helping the pair navigate the eerie responsibilities they inherit. Through each chore—whether hunting a lurking beast or sealing a haunted doorway—the young heroes learn the practical skills required to fill the veteran’s shoes. Their training is as much about teamwork as it is about individual growth, with every completed task bringing them a step closer to the competence the older slayer once possessed. Ultimately, the episode charts their progress toward becoming the successors the ageing monster‑slayer needs. By the end, the three have not only honed their abilities but also proved they can take over his mantle, ready to keep the supernatural world in check.

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📅 Wednesday 11 February

12:4510 mins
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Charlie finds himself locked inside Helsing's study, forced to spend time in close quarters with a creature that can assume the appearance of any person. The shapeshifter's talent for taking on anyone's likeness makes the situation deeply unsettling, and as the hours pass Charlie becomes increasingly convinced that one of the people he knows may actually be the mimic in disguise. He begins to question the identity of his companion, wondering whether the friend he thought he'd recognised is merely a façade crafted by the creature. The constant uncertainty gnaws at him, turning what should be a simple encounter into a tense, distrust‑filled standoff.

12:5520 mins
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Two eager would‑be warriors and a vivacious ghostly girl set out to sharpen the abilities they’ll need to replace an ageing monster‑slayer. To earn his mantle, they tackle the strange, supernatural errands he leaves behind, learning to cope with the bizarre challenges each task presents. Through these odd chores they gradually master the combat techniques and uncanny know‑how required for monster hunting, while the ghost girl’s lively presence adds both humour and insight. By the end of their training, the trio is ready to step into the veteran’s shoes and continue his legacy of defending the realm from otherworldly threats. Their progress proves that determination and teamwork can bridge the gap between the living and the dead.

📅 Thursday 12 February

08:3010 mins
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On a night when the moon is at its fullest, Pierce's anxieties about puberty finally surface. Beneath the silvery light, he and the Wolfman exchange bites, a reciprocal act that triggers a dramatic metamorphosis. The tension builds as the two figures stare each other down, the anticipation of the bite heightening the sense of inevitable change. The bite reshapes Pierce into a massive, relentless creature—dubbed WerePierce—who possesses overwhelming strength and an unstoppable nature. As his new form towers over the surroundings, each movement echoes the raw power that his teenage fears have become. The transformation, sparked by the full‑moon encounter, leaves him a hulking, unstoppable force roaming unchecked under the moonlight.

12:4515 mins
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Pierce is dispatched to Helsing’s basement after the resident toys have become unbearably noisy. When he arrives, he discovers the toys are alive and, in a twist of fate, he’s shrunk to their size. Now miniature, Pierce must take charge of the animated playthings, steering them into battle despite his sudden reduction. The episode follows his attempts to rally the noisy toys, using his newfound perspective to confront the chaos they’ve created. Throughout, the story centres on Pierce’s unexpected role as leader of the tiny, noisy army, turning a simple investigation into a surreal showdown. All of this unfolds beneath the cluttered, dimly lit basement, adding to the cramped atmosphere.

13:0015 mins
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After stumbling into a mysterious alien ooze, Pierce finds himself suddenly sharing his skin with an unlikely companion – a sentient pimple that can speak. The bizarre lesion doesn’t just chat; it offers Pierce a step‑by‑step guide on how to achieve internet fame. With the alien‑infused bump as his unlikely mentor, Pierce is handed a quirky set of instructions that promise to catapult him into viral stardom, provided he follows its advice. The encounter turns a routine day into a surreal quest for online notoriety, all driven by the strange, talking blemish perched on his face. He must decide whether to trust the creature’s counsel or ignore it, as the pimple’s promises hinge on his willingness to act.

📅 Friday 13 February

08:3010 mins
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The series follows two teenage hopefuls who aim to become warriors, alongside a lively ghost girl. Together they practice the abilities required to take over from an elderly monster‑slayer, tackling the supernatural errands he leaves behind. By carrying out his otherworldly tasks, they sharpen their combat techniques and learn the tricks of the trade, gradually preparing themselves to step into his shoes. Their training is woven through the odd jobs they inherit, from battling strange creatures to handling haunted artefacts, all while the ghost girl's spirited nature adds both guidance and mischief to their quest, in a world where the supernatural is commonplace.

12:4510 mins
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Que can’t stand watching the endless clashes between Helsing and Monster Head, and she’s convinced she’s found the ideal answer. In her mind, the constant fighting would end if Monster Head simply possessed a physical form. She proposes the notion that giving Monster Head a body could finally put an end to their battles.

12:5520 mins
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An old chores boy turns up again, this time sporting Helsing’s famed invisibility jacket. His sudden appearance forces the gang to take on the job of getting rid of the mysterious coat. Their objective is clear: the jacket must be destroyed before it falls into the wrong hands. Meanwhile, Pierce finds himself drawn to the jacket’s allure, wondering whether he’ll be able to resist the pull towards wrongdoing. The episode follows the group as they wrestle with the task and Pierce’s inner conflict, questioning if he’ll stay on the straight‑and‑narrow or give in to temptation. The tension builds as they weigh the consequences of keeping the jacket, knowing its power could cause chaos.