Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

The pair befriend a caterpillar who longs to fly, sharing her wish to take to the skies. King Thistle then advises them to increase her size, recommending they fatten her up so she might achieve her dream of soaring freely.

Betty Caterpillar is a programme presented as an episode within a larger series. It is classified as a short, self‑contained story that leans into a whimsical adventure, offering a concise narrative that stands on its own. In this instalment the two main characters – simply referred to as the duo – encounter a caterpillar who confides that she longs to take to the air. She tells them she wishes she could fly, a desire that drives the plot forward. Seeking a remedy, the duo turn to King Thistle, who offers an unconventional piece of advice: they should make the caterpillar fatter. Their conversation with the monarch reveals that the only proposed method involves increasing the caterpillar’s mass, a notion that surprises the pair. The king’s suggestion centres on the idea that a heavier caterpillar might somehow achieve flight, implying that added bulk could enable the insect to lift off. By following the king’s guidance, the duo hopes that the extra weight will grant the caterpillar the ability to rise, shaping their actions as they consider how best to implement the plan. Thus the episode hinges on the interplay between the caterpillar’s dream, the duo’s willingness to help and the monarch’s peculiar recommendation, framing a simple yet curious storyline that revolves around a whimsical solution to a modest wish.