In the Night Garden

In this brief programme, Mr Pontipine’s moustache unexpectedly detaches from his face and becomes lodged on three separate structures: a chimney, a bridge and a gazebo. The entire episode is narrated distinctively in a whimsical tone by Derek Jacobi for.

Mr Pontipine’s Moustache Flies Away is a television programme presented as a single episode. It is listed simply as a programme, with its genre identified as “episode”, and it forms part of a broader series of similarly styled broadcasts. In this particular installment, the central visual gag revolves around Mr Pontipine’s moustache suddenly detaching itself from his face. The whiskers take flight in an unexpected, almost whimsical manner, leaving the character momentarily moustache‑less as they soar away. The wayward moustache does not drift aimlessly; instead, it comes to rest on three distinct structures. First, it adheres to a chimney, then it clings to a bridge, and finally it finds a perch on a gazebo. Each location is highlighted in turn, underscoring the absurdity of a facial hair piece becoming an unlikely fixture in the surrounding environment. The entire episode is guided by the narration of Derek Jacobi, whose voice provides a steady thread through the odd series of events. His commentary links the visual moments together, offering a cohesive recounting of the moustache’s brief, adventurous journey.