Children's/Youth ProgrammesHDRepeat
Duration
12 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 6 of 12

Quick Summary

Finny and the Fish Scouts embark on a mission to aid their community in the programme “Fish Scout Finny”. Despite their good intentions, their efforts through various attempts to solve local issues inadvertently generate further problems for those they wish to help.

About This Program

Fish Scout Finny is an episode of a programme that falls within the “episode” genre. The title identifies the show as centred on the character Finny and his involvement with the Fish Scouts, signalling a focus on a specific adventure rather than a full‑length series. As an episode, it presents a self‑contained story that fits within the broader framework of the programme. In this instalment, Finny and the Fish Scouts set out with the aim of lending a hand to their local community. Their motivation is clearly to be helpful, and they embark on a series of actions intended to improve the situation around them. However, despite their good intentions, the outcomes of their efforts turn out to be counter‑productive, leading to a string of additional problems that complicate the community’s circumstances. The episode therefore juxtaposes the Scouts’ desire to assist with the unintended fallout of their interventions. Their attempts, while earnest, end up creating more difficulties than they resolve, highlighting how well‑meaning actions can sometimes have the opposite effect. The narrative follows this reversal, showing the ripple effect of their choices throughout the community. By the conclusion, the story underscores the gap between intention and result, illustrating that even the most sincere attempts to help can generate unforeseen challenges. The episode wraps up with Finny and the Fish Scouts confronting the complications they have caused, leaving the audience with a clear picture of the mishap that unfolded.

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Finny an Siorc broadcasts on TG4 at 7:12am, Saturday, 24 January 2026. (repeat)

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Production Details

Runtime12 mins