Tickety Toc

Tommy and Tallulah set out with the aim of earning their good‑deeds badge. Unfortunately, their eagerness to rush through the favours means they carry them out incorrectly, so they miss out on the badge. Consequently, their attempt to collect the badge ends in failure.

Badge Time is a short programme presented in an episode format. It follows the familiar structure of a children's series, focusing on a specific challenge that the main characters must overcome. The show’s premise centres on earning a badge, a common motif used to illustrate personal growth and responsibility. In this particular episode, the spotlight falls on Tommy and Tallulah, who set their sights on obtaining the good‑deeds badge. Both are keen to prove themselves, so they line up a series of favours they hope will demonstrate their helpfulness. Their motivation is clear: complete the tasks quickly and collect the badge as proof of their good intentions. However, their enthusiasm proves to be a double‑edged sword. In their rush to finish each favour, Tommy and Tallulah overlook the finer details needed to carry out the deeds properly. Their haste leads to mistakes, and the favours they attempt end up being only half‑hearted or poorly executed. The episode shows how speed can sometimes undermine the quality of an effort, especially when the goal is to help others. Because of these slip‑ups, the pair don’t manage to complete the favours to the standard required for the badge. Their experience serves as a gentle reminder that doing good deeds well often takes patience and careful attention, not just a quick burst of energy.