In the Night Garden Specials

Zonk takes Upsy Daisy to the ZonkyZoney because she's struggling to drift off, hoping the change will help her sleep. But she still realises she's missing her pillow, and she worries the distraction might ultimately prevent her from sleeping tonight.

Upsy Daisy is a television programme presented in the form of a single episode. The show’s title, Upsy Daisy, identifies the central character and frames the story that unfolds within this brief instalment. In this episode, the character Zonk accompanies Upsy Daisy to a place called the ZonkyZoney because she is having trouble drifting off to sleep. While they are there, Upsy Daisy suddenly discovers that she has left her pillow behind. This realisation throws her concentration into disarray and raises the question of whether the missing pillow will keep her from finding rest. The narrative centres on the tension between the soothing intention of the trip and the unexpected distraction caused by the absent pillow. The episode follows Upsy Daisy’s attempts to settle down despite this minor yet significant inconvenience. Ultimately, the story leaves viewers wondering if Upsy Daisy will manage to overcome the distraction and finally fall asleep, or if the lack of her pillow will prove too much of a disturbance for her to ignore.