In the Night Garden Specials

The Pontipines are unable to sleep, so the Zonk guides them to the ZonkyZoney. However, disaster strikes when Mr Pontipine discovers his moustache has vanished, leaving him uncertain what to do next. He must find a solution before the night ends.

Pontipines is a television programme presented as a single episode. Classified under the genre of “episode,” it follows the familiar format of a short, self‑contained story centred on the titular family. In this particular instalment, the Pontipines find themselves unable to drift off to sleep. To remedy their sleeplessness, the character known as the Zonk takes charge and escorts the family to a place called the ZonkyZoney, hoping the change of scenery will soothe them. However, the situation takes an unexpected turn when Mr Pontipine discovers that his moustache has vanished, leaving him in a state of panic. The loss of the moustache becomes the central dilemma of the episode, prompting a series of reactions from the characters as they grapple with this sudden mishap. The narrative focuses on Mr Pontipine’s frantic search for a solution, highlighting his bewilderment and the urgency of the moment. The episode concludes on a note of suspense, leaving viewers to wonder how Mr Pontipine will cope with his missing moustache and whether the Zonk’s intervention will ultimately restore normalcy for the Pontipine family.