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Duration
15 minutes
Series Info
Season 2 Episode 3

Quick Summary

The animated toys hidden in Helsing’s cramped basement have become excessively noisy, disturbing the surrounding area. Pierce is dispatched to investigate the commotion, only to find that he has been shrunk down and must lead the tiny toys into battle bravely.

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is a programme presented as a single episode, classified within the genre of an episodic adventure. It centres on an unusual domestic disturbance and follows a compact, self‑contained storyline that unfolds over the course of the broadcast. The episode opens with a complaint about the constant clatter coming from a collection of animated toys stored in Helsing’s basement. To sort the problem out, the authorities dispatch Pierce, who is tasked with investigating the source of the racket. Upon arriving, Pierce discovers that the toys are not only alive but also far louder than anyone anticipated. In a surprising turn of events, he is suddenly reduced in size, finding himself miniature enough to interact directly with the toys. Rather than retreat, he embraces the situation and assumes command, rallying the miniature playthings into a coordinated effort. The narrative then follows Pierce as he leads the shrunken toys into a makeshift battle, using his newfound perspective to manage the chaos that has plagued the basement. The episode’s focus remains on this singular conflict, portraying Pierce’s unexpected role as a leader among the noisy, living toys. By the conclusion, the viewer sees how the unlikely partnership between a human investigator and his toy allies attempts to restore quiet to Helsing’s underground space.

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The Strange Chores broadcasts on RTE2 at 12:45pm, Thursday, 12 February 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)

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Production Details

Runtime15 mins