Grizzy and the Lemmings

Grizzy looks forward to a quiet, uneventful birthday, hoping to spend the day in peace. His expectations are quickly shattered when the Lemmings decide to intervene. Instead of a calm celebration, their antics turn the occasion into a lively, unpredictable mess.

The short animated offering titled “Happy Birthday Grizzy!” is presented as a programme episode. It forms part of the larger series that follows the bear Grizzy and his perpetual rivals, the Lemmings. As an episode, it follows the familiar format of brief, self‑contained adventures, focusing this time on a special occasion for the titular character. In this particular instalment, Grizzy is set on enjoying a tranquil birthday. He hopes the day will be quiet and free from the usual chaos that surrounds him, wishing for nothing to disturb the calm atmosphere he envisions. However, the Lemmings have different ideas and decide to act in a way that disrupts his plans. Their intentions clash directly with Grizzy’s wish for peace, turning what should be a calm celebration into something far more eventful. The episode therefore centres on the contrast between Grizzy’s desire for a serene birthday and the Lemmings’ contrary agenda. Their interference ensures that the day does not remain peaceful, highlighting the recurring dynamic between the two parties. Throughout the short, the tension between wanting a quiet personal milestone and being drawn into the Lemmings’ mischief drives the narrative forward. This contrast between his wish and their meddling forms the core of the short. In sum, the story shows Grizzy attempting to mark his birthday in peace, only to have the Lemmings’ plans intervene and overturn his calm expectations.