Pip and Posy

Posy is determined to stay up for a midnight snack, and Pip looks for entertaining ways to keep them awake through the night. However, they soon discover that pulling an all‑night session is far more challenging than they expected for both of them.

Midnight Snack is a short programme presented as a single episode. It belongs to the episode genre, delivering a concise, self‑contained story that centres on two characters and their late‑night escapade. In this episode Posy is set on staying awake long enough to enjoy a midnight snack. Her friend Pip takes it upon himself to devise a series of entertaining tricks aimed at keeping her alert through the night, turning the simple craving into a playful challenge. Posy’s resolve is clear; she refuses to give in to sleep until she’s had a bite. Pip’s attempts range from lively games to lighthearted distractions, each designed to stave off sleep and maintain Posy’s focus on the treat she craves. They experiment with different games, jokes and little challenges, each intended to keep the night lively. The pair engage in these amusing activities, hoping the fun will be enough to push the hour of sleep further back. Despite their best efforts, the duo soon discover that remaining awake after dark is more demanding than they anticipated. The episode ends with the realisation that, no matter how inventive the diversions, staying up late proves tougher than they initially thought. In the end, the night’s antics highlight just how difficult it can be to push past natural bedtime, even with good company.