Ready Eddie Go!

In “Parents Going Away”, Mum and Dad leave for the night, leaving Grandpa to look after Eddie. Though initially anxious, Eddie soon enjoys the evening as they make a pizza together and solve jigsaw puzzles, turning his nerves into fun.

Parents Going Away is a short programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the “episode” genre and follows a self‑contained story centred on a family’s evening routine when the usual parental figures are absent. The narrative begins with Mum and Dad stepping out for the night, leaving their son Eddie in the care of his grandfather. Eddie initially feels uneasy about the change in his usual guardianship, experiencing a degree of anxiety as the house settles into a quieter atmosphere. During the evening, the trio turns the situation into an opportunity for shared activity. Grandpa and Eddie set about preparing a pizza together, handling the dough and toppings as a joint effort. After the meal, they settle down to work on jigsaw puzzles, fitting the pieces side by side and gradually completing the picture. By the end of the night, the earlier nervousness gives way to a sense of enjoyment. The simple acts of cooking and puzzling provide Eddie with reassurance and a pleasant diversion, illustrating how a change in routine can still lead to a pleasant, bonding experience when family members collaborate.