Tickety Toc

Tommy and Tallulah pick up a book from Battersby's shop and start reading it aloud to the crowd. Soon the whole town becomes engrossed in the story, but when they reach the end they discover the last page is missing.

Story Time is a programme presented as an episode that follows the everyday adventures of its characters. It’s centred on simple, relatable moments and is built around a single narrative thread. Each instalment offers a glimpse into the lives of the community, making the format easy to follow and enjoy. In this particular episode, Tommy and Tallulah pick up a book from Battersby's shop and begin to read it aloud. Their reading quickly captures the attention of everyone in the town, with residents gathering to listen as the story unfolds. The shared experience creates a sense of collective curiosity. As the tale progresses, the townspeople become increasingly absorbed, hanging on each sentence that Tommy and Tallulah deliver. The atmosphere in the streets shifts, with people pausing their daily tasks to follow the narrative. The communal focus highlights how a simple story can bring an entire community together, even if only for a short while. The excitement builds until the duo reaches the final page, only to find it missing. This abrupt gap leaves the audience hanging, prompting questions about how the story should end. The incomplete conclusion underscores the unexpected twists that can arise even in the most ordinary of reading sessions, leaving the town with an unresolved mystery.