Pip and Posy

Pip and Posy together construct a snow figure called Snowy Joey, only for rain to inevitably arrive shortly afterwards. As they cannot prevent the figure from melting, they understand that Snowy Joey will endure brightly forever in their shared memories.

Snowy Joey is a self‑contained episode of a children’s programme that follows the adventures of Pip and Posy. The short instalment presents a simple, everyday scenario that is turned into a gentle narrative about creation and loss. It is presented in a straightforward style aimed at a young audience. In the episode Pip and Posy decide to build a snow figure they call Snowy Joey. While they are putting the final touches on their creation, clouds gather and rain begins to fall. The wet weather quickly causes the snow figure to start melting, and despite their attempts, Pip and Posy cannot stop the process. Faced with the inevitable disappearance of Snowy Joey, the two friends reach a quiet understanding. They realise that even though the physical form is gone, the memory of Snowy Joey can remain alive inside them. This realisation is presented as a calm acceptance rather than a dramatic climax. The story therefore concludes with Pip and Posy holding onto the image of Snowy Joey in their minds, allowing the character to continue existing in their recollection. The episode ends on this note, showing that memories can preserve what has been lost.