Tickety Toc

Tommy and Talloyle set about painting a huge depiction of the clockhouse for an upcoming exhibition. As they finish, a sudden gust of wind blows the massive canvas away, putting their exhibition piece at risk and forcing them to start anew.

Painting Time is a television programme presented as a single episode. The show follows a straightforward premise centred on artistic creation, offering viewers a glimpse into the process of preparing a work for public display. In this instalment, the characters Tommy and Tallulah set themselves the task of producing a painting destined for an upcoming exhibition. Their collaborative effort centres on a grand portrayal of the clockhouse, a structure that dominates the composition and serves as the focal point of their artistic ambition. They anticipate that the finished piece will become a focal point of the exhibition. The duo invests considerable time in rendering the clockhouse on a large canvas, aiming for a piece that will stand out among the exhibition’s offerings. Their dedication to scale and detail reflects a desire to capture the building’s essence, hoping the finished work will attract attention from the audience. The sheer size of the canvas guarantees the clockhouse will dominate any wall it occupies. However, just as the painting reaches its final stages, an unexpected gust of wind sweeps through the area. The force is strong enough to dislodge the massive depiction, sending it tumbling away from its intended position. The unexpected gust catches everyone off‑guard, underscoring how fragile even the most carefully planned artwork can be.