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The animals are organising a picnic but are confronted with the challenge of getting Ronald across a river. They must devise a method for him to cross safely together as a group before the picnic can go ahead in time.

The programme titled The Story of Ronald’s Swimming Lesson is presented as a single episode within a larger series. Classified as a programme of the episode genre, it centres on a short, self‑contained narrative that follows a group of animal characters as they navigate a simple but pressing dilemma. In this particular instalment, the animal friends decide they’d like to organise a picnic together. Their plans, however, hit a snag when they realise that Ronald, one of their companions, must get across a river before they can all gather at the chosen spot. The core of the story therefore revolves around the group’s attempts to devise a way for Ronald to make the crossing safely. The animals spend the remainder of the episode brainstorming and testing various ideas, each aimed at helping Ronald reach the other side of the water. Their collaborative effort highlights the practical problem‑solving they undertake, ultimately leading them toward a solution that will allow the picnic to go ahead as intended. By the end, the focus remains on the successful coordination that enables Ronald’s river crossing and the realisation of their outdoor feast.