Children's/Youth ProgrammesHDRepeat
Duration
13 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 35 of 52

Quick Summary

The Treasure Hunt is a programme centred on a school camping trip, where the group leader has devised an educational treasure hunt for the pupils. Yet Zak and Jason are plotting their own alternative ideas, diverging from the planned activity.

About This Program

The Treasure Hunt is a programme presented as an episode within its series. It falls under the genre of an episode, focusing on a specific storyline rather than a full‑length series. The format is clearly designed for a short, self‑contained narrative that follows a particular event during a school outing. In this episode, the person in charge of a school camping trip has organised an educational treasure hunt for the pupils. The activity is intended to combine learning with the outdoor experience, giving the students a chance to explore clues while reinforcing classroom lessons. The leader hopes the hunt will be both fun and instructive. However, two of the campers, Zak and Jason, aren't keen on following the planned route. They each have their own ideas about what the day should involve, suggesting alternatives that diverge from the leader's educational focus. Their different perspective creates a contrast with the original intention of the treasure hunt. The episode therefore centres on the tension between the leader's structured, learning‑based activity and the spontaneous, self‑directed plans of Zak and Jason. As the story unfolds, viewers see how the clash of expectations shapes the camping experience, highlighting the push‑and‑pull between guidance and youthful independence.

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Zak Jinks broadcasts on TG4 at 9:00am, Saturday, 7 February 2026. (repeat)

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Production Details

Runtime13 mins