Zak Jinks

Naomie is convinced that her goldfish can predict the future, and she trusts its supposed abilities completely. Zak, meanwhile, believes he can harness the pet’s alleged foresight to determine when the next test will take place, hoping the fish will reveal the exact date.

The Goldfish is a programme presented as a single episode, classified under the genre of a short narrative piece. Its title hints at the central, unconventional element around which the story revolves, and the format suggests a concise, self‑contained storyline rather than a serialised series. In the episode, Naomie is convinced that her goldfish possesses the ability to foretell events. She treats the fish as a sort‑of oracle, confident that its behaviour can reveal what lies ahead. Zak, meanwhile, sees the pet’s supposed gift as a practical tool; he hopes to exploit the fish’s alleged foresight to discover the exact date of the forthcoming test. Both characters approach the situation from different angles. Naomie’s certainty stems from a personal belief in the fish’s supernatural talent, while Zak’s interest is more pragmatic, driven by the desire to gain an academic advantage. Their contrasting motives set up a simple yet intriguing dynamic, with the goldfish positioned at the heart of their plans. The episode therefore centres on the interplay between belief and utility, using the modest setting of a classroom test to explore how far people will go to harness an unlikely source of information.