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Victor, a crocodile, stubbornly refuses to brush his teeth despite the advice of his friends. As weeks pass, his mouth becomes increasingly filthy, with plaque and grime building up. Eventually the other animals are forced to intervene, offering to clean his teeth for him.

The Story of Victor’s Bad Teeth Day is a programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the genre of a short, self‑contained story and follows a simple narrative structure centred on one character’s mishap. The central plot follows Victor, a crocodile who stubbornly refuses to brush his teeth. As time passes, his refusal leads to his mouth becoming increasingly filthy, reaching a point where the condition of his teeth can no longer be ignored. When Victor’s dental neglect becomes obvious, the other animals in his community step in. Recognising the severity of his situation, they decide to intervene, offering their assistance to clean his teeth and restore some semblance of hygiene. Together, the animals work to rid Victor’s mouth of the accumulated grime. Their collective effort ensures that his teeth receive the cleaning they have been denied, providing a clear resolution to the problem that arose from his initial refusal to brush.