Birds of a Feather

While the family attend Darryl’s funeral, a group of burglars break in and steal their belongings. Determined to recover the items, the burglars embark on a chase that takes them from a pawnbroker’s shop to a drag club in the city.

Too Much of Nothing is an episode of a television programme. Classified simply as a programme of the episode genre, it’s a compact narrative that unfolds within a single instalment. The title hints at the modest scale of the story, which focuses on everyday mishaps rather than grandiose events. The central incident occurs when a pair of burglars break into a house at the very moment the occupants have stepped out for Darryl’s funeral. The timing of the intrusion is crucial, as the family’s absence provides an unguarded opportunity. This coincidence sets the stage for the ensuing actions. Instead of fleeing with the loot, the burglars choose to retrieve the stolen items themselves. Their decision sends them on a short but varied quest, beginning at a local pawnbroker’s shop where the stolen goods are likely to surface. The pursuit is driven by a desire to reclaim what was taken, rather than simply escape. The trail eventually leads the thieves to an unexpected venue: a drag club. This final location marks the culmination of their search, taking the story from a mundane pawnshop environment to a more colourful setting. The episode follows the characters as they’re navigating these contrasting spaces in their attempt to recover the missing possessions.