Grizzy and the Lemmings

A towering seven‑foot bear finds it difficult to rid itself of the pesky lemmings that surround it. The amusement comes from watching the lemmings continually devise cheeky schemes to outwit one another, while the bear’s own efforts prove equally comical.

The episode belongs to the series The Spirit of Competition, also referenced as Odd‑Job Crab or Ordeal. It’s presented as a stand‑alone programme rather than a full‑length series, and the format follows the usual episodic structure that the title suggests. At the centre of the story is an enormous bear, roughly seven feet tall, who finds himself faced with a surprisingly persistent problem: a swarm of mischievous lemmings. Despite his size, the bear struggles to rid himself of these tiny intruders, who keep turning up where they’re least wanted. The difficulty isn’t just physical; the lemmings prove to be clever opponents. Their attempts to evade the bear’s efforts are marked by a series of cheeky plans, each one designed to outwit the other members of their group. The bear’s attempts to clear them away are continually foiled by these inventive schemes, turning what could be a simple task into an ongoing challenge. What makes the episode enjoyable is watching the lemmings constantly try to outsmart one another with their playful tricks. Their relentless scheming provides a light‑hearted backdrop to the bear’s struggle, and the humour lies in the endless cycle of new, mischievous ideas they devise. The whole scenario is presented as a fun, ongoing contest between the giant bear and the crafty little rodents.