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In this episode, Horrid Henry endures an especially unhappy day. The cause of his misery is his inability to obtain his favourite comic, a prized possession he longs for. Unable to secure the comic, Henry remains dissatisfied and the disappointment colours the whole programme.

Horrid Henry and the Unhappy Day is a programme presented as an episode in the Horrid Henry series. It falls under the episode genre and follows the familiar format of the franchise, delivering a short, self‑contained story centred on its mischievous protagonist. In this particular instalment, Henry finds himself enduring a day that can only be described as thoroughly miserable. The narrative builds around his growing frustration, with each moment contributing to a palpable sense of gloom that hangs over the entire episode. The root of his discontent is simple yet pivotal: Henry is unable to get hold of the comic he loves most. This single obstacle dominates his thoughts and actions, turning what might have been an ordinary day into a series of setbacks and disappointments. Because the coveted comic remains out of his reach, the day stays bleak for Henry, reinforcing the episode’s focus on his unhappiness. The story therefore hinges on his struggle to obtain that favourite reading material, and the resulting sour mood defines the whole of Horrid Henry and the Unhappy Day.