Quick Summary
King Thistle consults his enchanted bird‑spotting tome, hoping it will reveal the identity of the newcomer that has taken up residence in the castle. To his bewilderment, the magical volume offers no answer, leaving the monarch puzzled by the mysterious nest‑maker.
About This Program ✦
Woodpecker is a programme presented in the form of a single episode. It belongs to the broader category of television episodes and is listed simply as an episode of the series Woodpecker. The format is straightforward, delivering a self‑contained story within the familiar framework of a televised installment. The episode centres on King Thistle, a ruler who keeps a magical bird‑spotting book at his side. When a previously unknown creature fashions a nest inside the castle walls, the enchanted volume fails to name or describe the newcomer. This inability leaves the monarch visibly perplexed, as the tool he trusts for identifying avian life offers no answer. King Thistle’s reliance on the mystical guide highlights his expectation that every feathered visitor can be catalogued by the book’s powers. The sudden appearance of an unidentified nest inside his own stronghold directly challenges that expectation, creating a moment of genuine confusion for the king. The scene therefore underscores the contrast between the king’s confidence in his magical reference and the mystery posed by a creature that slips past its recognition. It leaves the audience with a clear picture of a ruler confronted by the limits of his own enchanted knowledge.
Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom broadcasts on Nick Jr. Too at 1:15pm, Thursday, 12 February 2026. (Subtitles)


