In the Night Garden Specials

Unable to fall asleep, the Tombliboos are escorted by the Zonk to the ZonkyZoney, where they settle down. As they lie there, a bird begins chirping, prompting the question of whether they will manage to drift off for a zinkyzzonk.

Tombliboos is a short‑form programme presented as a single episode, part of the whimsical world that bears its name. It’s a British‑style children's slice that follows the familiar characters as they navigate a simple, everyday dilemma. In this particular instalment the Tombliboos find themselves unable to drift off to sleep. To help them, their friend Zonk decides to take the group to a spot known as the ZonkyZoney. As they settle onto the soft surface there, a gentle bird begins to chirp, filling the quiet with a soft, natural melody. The episode centres on whether the soothing sounds will be enough for the Tombliboos to finally achieve a “zinkyzzonk” – the show’s playful term for a restful slumber. The narrative pauses at that very question, leaving the outcome hanging in the air. Overall, the story is a brief, light‑hearted vignette that combines a relatable bedtime problem with a touch of fantasy, using the quirky setting of the ZonkyZoney and the simple pleasure of a bird’s song to hint at a possible solution. It remains focused on the characters’ attempt to find sleep without introducing any additional plot elements.