Pip and Posy

Pip and Posy each cultivate cress heads on a pair of eggs, but Pip’s develop more successfully than Posy’s. Posy switches the eggs and lies about the outcome, leaving Pip progressively more disappointed and questioning the fairness of the experiment.

Cressheads is a programme presented in an episode format, offering a short, self‑contained story that follows the everyday adventures of its characters. The series is built around simple, relatable situations that unfold within a brief runtime, giving viewers a quick glimpse into the lives of Pip and Posy. In this particular episode, the two friends set about growing cress heads on a pair of eggs. Pip’s cress develops more robustly than Posy’s, showing a clear difference in the results. Seeing this, Posy decides to exchange the eggs, presenting Pip with the impression that the outcomes have been switched. Posy then tells a small untruth about the swapped cress heads, claiming that the better‑looking plants belong to her. By doing so, she creates a misleading picture of the experiment’s success, concealing the fact that Pip’s original effort produced the superior growth. As the deception continues, Pip becomes increasingly let down. The repeated disappointment stems from the growing gap between what he believes has happened and the reality of the swapped cress heads, leaving him feeling more disheartened with each revelation.