Quick Summary
Finny and Myrtle are enjoying their favourite show when the television unexpectedly breaks, halting the broadcast. Instead of stopping, they improvise and create the next part of the story themselves, letting their imagination carry on the adventure in the living room.
About This Program ✦
Play Date is a television programme presented in the format of an episode. It belongs to the broader genre of episodic content and is listed simply as a programme rather than a series or film. The show’s structure follows a typical broadcast style, offering viewers a self‑contained segment that can be enjoyed on its own. In this particular instalment, the story centres on Finny and Myrtle, two characters who share a favourite television programme. While they are watching, the television unexpectedly stops working, leaving the broadcast unfinished. Faced with the sudden interruption, the pair decide not to wait for a repair but instead to invent the continuation of the show themselves. The two friends collaborate, each contributing ideas to fill the gap left by the broken screen. Together they craft a makeshift ending, imagining what might have happened next in the narrative they were watching. Their spontaneous storytelling becomes the focal point of the episode, highlighting how imagination can step in when technology fails. By the episode’s close, Finny and Myrtle’s improvised version serves as a playful reminder that viewers can become creators when circumstances demand it. Their shared effort turns a technical mishap into an opportunity for creative play, rounding off the segment on a light‑hearted note.
Finny an Siorc broadcasts on TG4 at 7:12am, Sunday, 8 February 2026. (repeat)


