Children's/Youth ProgrammesHDRepeat
Duration
12 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 8 of 12

Quick Summary

On Finny's birthday, rather than indulging in a big pancake breakfast or a pizza lunch, Mama Shark takes Finny together out to run boring errands. The day is spent completing mundane tasks instead of enjoying the usual celebratory meals together.

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is an episode‑length programme that centres on a single, very specific occasion – Finny’s birthday. The title makes clear that the narrative is built around this celebration, and the format is that of a short, self‑contained episode rather than a longer series. The story follows Finny on the day he turns another year older, but the festivities take an unexpected turn. Instead of the usual treat of a lavish pancake breakfast or a pizza lunch that one would expect for a birthday, Finny’s mother, Mama Shark, decides to take him out to tackle a series of rather dull errands. The day’s focus shifts from a party atmosphere to completing routine tasks. These errands are presented as the main activity for the pair, turning what could have been a joyful feast into a series of ordinary, everyday chores. The contrast between the anticipated celebration and the practical errands underscores how the day unfolds in a surprisingly mundane way. By the episode’s end, the audience is left with a simple yet clear picture: Finny’s birthday is spent not with the customary birthday foods, but with Mama Shark guiding him through a list of boring, everyday duties, highlighting how special occasions can sometimes be eclipsed by the ordinary.

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Finny an Siorc broadcasts on TG4 at 7:12am, Saturday, 31 January 2026. (repeat)

Channel Numbers:
Freeview53Sky104Sky163

Production Details

Runtime12 mins