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The programme titled “The Story of Kevin the Crocodile” features Victor as the narrator, who recounts the adventures of Kevin, a crocodile who deliberately tries to be cranky. Throughout the short narrative, Kevin’s attempts to maintain a surly attitude are highlighted.

The Story of Kevin the Crocodile is a programme presented as an episode, falling under the simple genre label of “episode”. It is listed purely as a programme rather than a series or film, and its title makes clear that the focus will be on a character called Kevin. No further production details are supplied, so the description centres on the format and the name alone. In this instalment, the narrator Victor takes the lead, guiding the audience through Kevin’s adventures. Kevin is a crocodile who deliberately tries to be cranky, and Victor’s telling highlights that particular ambition. The core of the tale rests on the juxtaposition of a typically fearsome reptile with the unusual desire to adopt a sour disposition, and Victor’s narration frames that contrast. The episode therefore consists of Victor’s recounting of Kevin’s attempts to maintain a cranky attitude. It is essentially a straightforward story, with Victor as the sole storyteller and Kevin as the only character mentioned. Apart from the fact that Kevin is a crocodile and that he strives to be cranky, no additional plot points or characters are introduced, keeping the focus tightly on this singular, quirky premise.