In the Night Garden

The Pontipines set out on a friendly visit to the Wottingers, hoping to spend some pleasant time together. When they finally reach the Wottingers' residence, they discover that the family is not present, leaving the Pontipines unable to meet them as planned.

The broadcast titled Where Are the Wottingers? is presented as a programme and is classified as an episode. It forms part of a series that follows the everyday adventures of its characters, offering a concise, self‑contained story within the broader format. In this particular installment, the Pontipines set off with the intention of meeting the Wottingers. Their journey is motivated by a desire to catch up with the neighbouring family, but when they arrive, they discover that the Wottingers are not at home. The episode centres on the Pontipines’ expectation of a friendly encounter that ultimately does not materialise. Their disappointment is evident as they find the Wottingers absent, leaving the planned visit unfulfilled. The narrative therefore hinges on the simple fact that the two families fail to connect during this outing. By the conclusion, the Pontipines are left to return without having met the Wottingers, underscoring the episode’s focus on a missed meeting. No further developments occur beyond the revelation that the Wottingers are out, keeping the storyline tightly bound to this single, straightforward circumstance.