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Transcript: Merry Christmas Olga
[Magical music plays]
In an animation, the sun shines brightly over a field of dandelions. A guinea pig with long brown fur frolics through the grass. In live action, the guinea pig rests in their hutch, a large wooden cage on posts in the Sawdust family’s backyard. Mr. and Mrs. Sawdust stand by a gate in the fence, and Karen, a girl with long brown hair in braided pigtails, runs up to the hutch with a kite.
[Guinea pig squeaking]
[Cheerful music plays]
The guinea pig sings, I'M A GUINEA PIG SENSATION WITH A GREAT IMAGINATION. I'M OLGA DA POLGA, THAT'S ME!
Facing the guinea hutch, Noel, a black cat, lies on a small grassy hill with Graham, a small tortoise, and Fangio, a hedgehog. Mrs. Sawdust trims a bush. Mr. Sawdust builds a pen. Karen skips across the yard. Olga nibbles on a blade of grass beside Daisy, a black and white guinea pig. Noel swats at Olga from the roof of the hutch.
At the back door of the Sawdust’s house, Karen says, OLGA! DAISY! SNACKS!
Olga sings, MY HEAD IS FULL OF STORIES, OF DERRING-DO AND GLORIES, SO GATHER 'ROUND, AND LISTEN TO ME!
In animations, guinea pigs face a fire-breathing dragon, stand on a podium with first-place medals and look up at a princess locked in a castle.
A crowd cheers, HOORAY!
In live-action, Graham says, AMAZING.
Noel says, RIDICULOUS!
Fangio says, INTERESTING!
Daisy says, OH!
[Gentle, cheerful music plays]
Karen and her parents smile at Olga in the hutch. In the house, they pet Olga. In the backyard, Karen puts a carrot in Olga’s food bowl.
Olga sings, OLGA DA POLGA, THAT'S ME!
[Olga squeaking]
Title: Olga da Polga. Based on the books by Michael Bond.
[Gentle music plays]
In live action, in the present day, a bird with an orange chest perches on a tree branch.
Episode title: “Merry Christmas Olga.”
In the Sawdust family’s backyard, Mrs. Sawdust and Karen clean out the bedroom in Daisy and Olga’s hutch. Mrs. Sawdust has long, light brown hair and wears a green long-sleeved shirt. Karen wears her long brown hair in braided pigtails and purple overalls over a pink long-sleeved shirt with orange polka dots.
Olga narrates, BEING A GUINEA PIG, I HAVE MANY VISITORS.
Karen brushes hay out of the hutch onto a dustpan with a small hand broom.
Olga narrates, SAWDUST VISITORS.
Graham climbs down the ramp on his hutch.
Olga narrates ANIMAL VISITORS.
[Graham humming]
Elsewhere in the yard, Fangio raises his snout and sniffs the air.
[Fangio sniffing]
Behind the park bench, Noel lies on the stone half-wall.
Noel says, HMM.
Olga narrates, AND SOME MORE UNUSUAL VISITORS.
By the small pond, a toad lies on a rock.
[Toad croaking]
On another rock, a snail inches toward the grass below. In the guinea pig hutch, Olga nibbles on blades of grass.
Olga narrates, BUT THERE WAS ONCE A TIME I HAD A VERY SPECIAL VISITOR.
Mrs. Sawdust closes the door of the hutch and leaves with Karen.
[Sleigh bells ringing]
Olga narrates, SOMEONE WHO ONLY COMES ONCE A YEAR.
[Gentle, cheerful music plays]
In a live-action flashback, ice hangs off a tree branch. On a snow-covered tree stump, a squirrel nibbles on a seed.
[Birds chirping]
A light wind blows squares of colourful fabric hanging against the back fence of the Sawdust family’s backyard.
Olga narrates, IT ALL STARTED ONE BRIGHT WINTER'S MORNING WHILE DAISY AND I WERE INSIDE WAITING FOR OUR BREAKFAST.
In the house, Olga and Daisy nibble on blades of grass. Noel leaves his spot on the floor.
Noel grumbles, HMM.
In the kitchen, Mr. Sawdust holds a box of holiday decorations. He has short, dark grey hair and a thick, grey beard. He wears a red plaid button-down shirt over a blue T-shirt. Karen sits on a stool at the kitchen island. She wears her long brown hair in braided pigtails and purple overalls over a pink long-sleeved shirt with orange polka dots. She holds a pencil over a notebook.
Mr. Sawdust says, I FOUND THE DECORATIONS.
He sets the box down on the island. Meanwhile, Mrs. Sawdust chops vegetables on a cutting board. Mrs. Sawdust has long, light brown hair and wears a green long-sleeved shirt.
Mrs. Sawdust says, OH, GREAT. THAT MEANS WE CAN PUT THE TREE UP TODAY!
Karen cheers, YES!
Mr. Sawdust asks, HOW'S THE LIST FOR FATHER CHRISTMAS GOING?
Karen says, GOOD.
She shows Mr. Sawdust drawings featuring a brown-haired four-legged animal, a rocket ship and text that reads, “New bike.” Mrs. Sawdust steps away from the counter.
Mr. Sawdust says, OH, NICE. A BIKE.
[Shattering]
Mrs. Sawdust says, OH, NO!
At the sink, Mrs. Sawdust holds pieces of a ceramic bowl.
Mrs. Sawdust says, I'VE BROKEN OLGA AND DAISY'S BOWL.
Mr. Sawdust says, OH, DON'T WORRY. WE'LL USE ANOTHER ONE FOR NOW. I'M SURE THEY WON'T MIND.
Karen says, I'LL ADD A NEW BOWL TO MY LIST.
Mr. Sawdust says, GOOD IDEA.
Mrs. Sawdust puts the chopped vegetables in a ramekin.
She says, YOU CAN USE THIS ONE FOR NOW. HERE WE GO.
Mrs. Sawdust passes the ramekin to Karen.
Karen says, THANKS, MOM.
She hops off her stool. In the living room, string lights hang on the wall. In a large cage, Olga lies in a carrot-themed guinea pig hideaway, nibbling on a blade of grass.
Karen says, OLGA, DAISY. BREAKFAST.
Daisy lies in a star-themed hideaway. Karen brings Olga and Daisy the ramekin.
Olga narrates, WELL, SOMETHING HAD GONE VERY WRONG.
Karen puts the ramekin between Olga and Daisy in the cage.
Olga narrates, THIS WASN'T MY NORMAL BOWL. IN FACT, IT WAS HALF THE SIZE.
[Karen giggling]
[Guinea pig squeaking]
Karen says, SORRY, OLGA. MOM ACCIDENTALLY BROKE YOUR BOWL. MAYBE FATHER CHRISTMAS WILL BRING YOU A BIG NEW ONE!
Olga narrates, WELL, I HAD NO IDEA WHO FATHER CHRISTMAS WAS. BUT I HOPED HE'D COME SOON.
From outside the living room, Mr. Sawdust asks, DO YOU WANT TO COME AND HELP ME UNTANGLE THESE LIGHTS, KAREN?
Karen says, COMING!
She leaves.
Outside her hideaway, Olga says, DID YOU HEAR THAT, DAISY? ONE OF THE SAWDUST FRIENDS IS VISITING AND BRINGING US A SPECIAL NEW BOWL!
Olga leaps back inside her hideaway.
[Gentle music plays]
Outside, a white and grey-feathered bird perches in a tree. It lightly snows.
Olga narrates, OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS, I KEPT A CLOSE EYE OUT FOR FATHER CHRISTMAS AND SAW SOME VERY STRANGE GOINGS ON.
In the backyard, Mr. Sawdust wears a red and white hat. He carries two halves of an artificial tree and stumbles past the window. In the kitchen, Karen and Mrs. Sawdust put on red holiday sweaters.
Olga narrates, THE SAWDUSTS STARTED WEARING SOME FUNNY-LOOKING OUTFITS.
Mr. Sawdust removes his plaid button-down shirt and pulls on a green holiday sweater. Karen’s sweater has snowmen. Mrs. Sawdust’s sweater has snowflakes and a reindeer. Red ornaments hang off Mr. Sawdust’s sweater. Karen puts on a snowflake headband.
[Laughing]
[Cheerful holiday music plays]
Olga and Daisy nibble on blades of grass out of the small dish in their cage. Mr. Sawdust puts on his red and white hat, and Mrs. Sawdust puts on a headband with a red hat.
[Karen giggling]
Noel stands on the couch and flicks his tail.
[Noel sighing]
Olga lies on a pile of hay in her hideaway.
She narrates, THEY EVEN PLANTED A TREE IN THE LIVING ROOM!
In the living room, Mrs. Sawdust hangs stockings on the fireplace mantel. Karen hangs a red ornament on the artificial tree in a corner of the room. Mr. Sawdust puts a star on top of the tree.
Mr. Sawdust says, RIGHT. ARE WE READY FOR THE GRAND SWITCH-ON?
Karen and Mrs. Sawdust say, YEAH!
Karen and Mr. and Mrs. Sawdust say, THREE, TWO, ONE!
[Switch clicking]
String lights wrapped around the tree light up.
[Karen and Mr. and Mrs. Sawdust cheering]
[Laughing]
Olga climbs out of her hideaway.
[Gentle music plays]
The lights shine in the tree. A glass ornament with a reindeer and trees hangs among the lights.
Olga narrates, EVERYTHING LOOKED BEAUTIFUL.
An electric fireplace flickers under the stockings. In the cage, Olga nibbles on grass.
Olga narrates, BUT SOMETHING WAS DEFINITELY GOING ON.
[Gentle, cheerful music plays]
At night, lights shine down a street. In the Sawdust’s living room, string lights shine around the guinea pig cage. Noel rests on the couch.
[Noel purring]
Olga lies between her and Daisy’s hideaways near the ramekin.
Olga says, AND YESTERDAY, I HEARD PEOPLE SINGING RIGHT OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW.
Noel flicks his tail and says, WELL, IT'S THE SAME EVERY YEAR.
Olga says, PARDON?
Noel says, THE SAWDUSTS OPEN UP LOTS OF BOXES AND PULL THINGS CALLED "CRACKERS," AND FALL ASLEEP IN FRONT OF THE SAWDUST BOX.
In her hideaway, Daisy says, OOH!
Noel says, AND THEY MAKE A BIG FUSS OVER ME. I ALWAYS GET A PRESENT AND SOME VERY SPECIAL CAT DINNER. IN FACT, I THINK IT MIGHT BE A "CELEBRATE CATS" DAY.
Olga says, WELL, GUINEA PIGS HAVE THEIR OWN CELEBRATION EVERY YEAR TOO.
Daisy says, WE DO?
Olga says, YES, DAISY. IT'S CALLED...
Noel looks away from Olga and Daisy.
Olga says, PIGGYMAS.
In an animated story, dandelion decorations hang from a string over a group of guinea pigs gathered around gift boxes, a box of vegetables, and dandelion leaves. The guinea pigs wear different-coloured paper crowns.
[Guinea pigs chittering]
Olga narrates, EVERY YEAR, GUINEA PIGS ALL OVER THE WORLD CELEBRATE PIGGYMAS.
[Guinea pigs chittering]
Olga narrates, FAMILY AND FRIENDS GATHER TOGETHER AND SHARE A MEAL OF THE FRESHEST VEGETABLES ALL WRAPPED UP IN A BIG LETTUCE LEAF.
A guinea pig that looks like Olga nibbles on a carrot top.
[Munching]
A guinea pig resembling Daisy tosses a ring toward an upright carrot.
Olga narrates, WE PLAY FUN GAMES AND SING SONGS ‘ROUND THE DECORATED DANDELION TREE.
The guinea pigs stand around a dandelion decorated with lights and carrot ornaments.
To the tune of “O Come All Ye Faithful,” the guinea pigs sing, WEE, WEE, WEE, WEE.
[Guinea pig singing continues]
Olga narrates, IT REALLY IS THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR.
The dandelion flower star sparkles.
The story ends, and Daisy says, OH, OLGA! CAN WE CELEBRATE PIGGYMAS?
In the live-action flashback, Olga says, OF COURSE, DAISY! I SUPPOSE YOU COULD JOIN IN TOO, NOEL.
Noel says, NO, THANKS. I'LL BE TOO BUSY WITH MY PRESENT AND ENJOYING MY SPECIAL DINNER.
Olga sniffs around the blanket in the cage.
She narrates, WELL, REALLY. THIS WAS TOO MUCH. NOEL WOULD GET ALL THAT, AND I HADN'T EVEN GOT MY NEW BOWL.
Noel climbs down from the couch and leaves. Olga nibbles on a mouthful of blades of grass.
Olga narrates, I'D BEEN WAITING FOR WEEKS! I WAS BEGINNING TO THINK FATHER CHRISTMAS WAS NOT COMING AT ALL.
[Cheerful holiday music plays]
In town, lights wrapped around a tree with a star on top shine at the end of a street. Pinecones hang in the Sawdust’s tree. In the guinea pig cage, Olga turns away from a toy hanging from the bars and scratches her ear. In her hideaway, Daisy shakes her head. Karen walks toward a table beside wrapped presents under the tree.
From close by, Mr. Sawdust quietly says, LET'S LEAVE THESE PIES AND CARROTS FOR FATHER CHRISTMAS AND HIS REINDEER BEFORE WE GO TO BED.
Karen puts a plate of mini apple pies and carrots on the table. Mr. Sawdust places a glass of milk beside it.
Behind Karen and Mr. Sawdust, Mrs. Sawdust says, I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S CHRISTMAS EVE ALREADY.
[Karen giggling]
Mrs. Sawdust says, RIGHT, LET'S GO TO BED.
Mr. Sawdust nods. Karen walks over to the guinea pig cage.
Karen says, GOOD NIGHT, OLGA AND DAISY. HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVE.
[Olga and Daisy squeaking]
[Gentle music plays]
At night, in a timelapse, the moon rises.
Olga narrates, LATER THAT NIGHT, I WAS CURLED UP IN THE HAY WHEN I WAS AWOKEN BY A NOISE.
[Sleigh bells ringing]
In the living room, a person wearing white gloves and a red coat places wrapped presents under the tree.
Olga narrates, IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMEONE WAS TIDYING UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT.
Olga lies in her hideaway. The person wearing gloves drinks the glass of milk. They have long, curly white hair and a thick white beard. They take a carrot off the plate and leave four pies behind.
Olga narrates, BUT I WAS HAVING SUCH A NICE DREAM ABOUT CARROTS, I WENT STRAIGHT BACK TO SLEEP.
The person wearing gloves walks by the guinea pig cage and leaves Olga sleeping in her hideaway.
[Gentle, cheerful music plays]
On a new day, the sun shines brightly outside. String lights shine around a sign on the mantel that reads, “Merry Christmas.” Olga climbs out of her hideaway.
Olga narrates, AND WHEN I OPENED MY EYES AGAIN, ALL THE SAWDUSTS WERE THERE.
Mr. and Mrs. Sawdust sit by the tree with Karen in their holiday sweaters. Karen unwraps a sparkly pink case. Behind her, a red ribbon hangs on a purple bike.
[Karen gasping]
Karen says, WHOA.
On the couch, Mr. Sawdust says, OH-HO-HO!
He puts on green slippers with claws.
Mr. Sawdust says, I LOVE MY MONSTER SLIPPERS. THEY'RE JUST WHAT I'VE ALWAYS WANTED.
Mr. Sawdust reaches toward Karen with his feet.
[Mr. Sawdust growling]
[Karen giggling]
[Mrs. Sawdust laughing]
Mrs. Sawdust asks, DO YOU LIKE YOUR BIKE?
Karen says, I LOVE IT.
Mrs. Sawdust says, AW!
She and Karen share a hug.
Mr. Sawdust says, LOOK, THERE'S ONE LEFT UNDER THE TREE.
Karen pulls out a gift bag from under the tree.
Mr. Sawdust says, IT'S FOR NOEL.
Olga narrates, WELL, IT SEEMED THE ONLY ONE WHO HADN'T GOT PRESENTS WAS US GUINEA PIGS.
Mr. Sawdust pets Noel, who lies beside him on the couch. Olga and Daisy nibble on blades of grass.
[Olga and Daisy squeaking]
Mr. Sawdust says, OH, LOOK WHO'S FINALLY WOKEN UP.
[Olga and Daisy squeaking]
Karen says, OLGA, DAISY, THERE'S A PRESENT FOR YOU TOO!
Mrs. Sawdust reaches under the tree.
Olga narrates, A PRESENT? FOR ME?
In front of the guinea pig cage, Karen unwraps a present.
Noel says, HUH?
Karen shows Olga and Daisy a yellow ceramic bowl that reads, “Olga and Daisy.”
Karen asks, WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Olga narrates, WELL, I COULD HARDLY BELIEVE MY EYES.
Mrs. Sawdust lifts the top of the cage and takes out the small ramekin.
Olga narrates, IT WAS PERFECT.
Karen replaces the ramekin with the yellow bowl.
Olga narrates, IT EVEN HAD MY NAME INSIDE. "OLGA!"
[Olga squeaking]
Olga narrates, AND DAISY'S NAME TOO, OF COURSE.
[Olga and Daisy squeaking]
Mrs. Sawdust says, I THINK THEY LIKE IT.
Karen says, FATHER CHRISTMAS BROUGHT IT FOR YOU. HE ONLY VISITS ONCE A YEAR.
Olga pulls her snout out of the bowl.
She narrates, FATHER CHRISTMAS? MAYBE THAT'S WHO HAD VISITED THE LIVING ROOM LAST NIGHT.
Mr. Sawdust walks over with a bowl of vegetables.
He says, AND I'VE GOT A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MEAL TO GO WITH IT TOO.
Mrs. Sawdust lifts the top of the cage, and Mr. Sawdust fills the new food bowl with lettuce, carrots and tomato.
Mr. Sawdust says, MERRY CHRISTMAS, YOU TWO.
Mrs. Sawdust closes the cage. On either side of the new bowl, Olga and Daisy nibble on lettuce pieces.
[Olga and Daisy squeaking]
Karen, Mr. and Mrs. Sawdust turn toward the couch.
[Noel meowing]
[Noel purring]
Mrs. Sawdust says, DON'T WORRY, NOEL. YOU'LL GET YOUR SPECIAL DINNER TOO.
Mr. Sawdust sits on the couch and reaches inside Noel’s gift bag.
Mr. Sawdust says, AND, OF COURSE, HERE'S YOUR PRESENT. YOUR FAVOURITE KIND OF TOY.
He pulls out a wand cat toy with colourful strings and pink feathers.
Noel says, HMM.
He turns away from the toy.
Mrs. Sawdust says, NOW, LET'S GO MAKE A START ON OUR CHRISTMAS DINNER.
Karen nods and says, YES!
She leaves with Mrs. Sawdust.
Munching on her piece of lettuce, Daisy says, MM-MM-MM. HAPPY PIGGYMAS, OLGA!
Olga says, HAPPY PIGGYMAS, DAISY.
[Olga munching]
With a mouthful of lettuce, Olga says, HAPPY CHRISTMAS, NOEL.
On a couch pillow, Noel flicks his tail.
He says, HAPPY CHRISTMAS, OLGA AND DAISY.
Noel climbs down from the couch. In the present, in the Sawdust family’s backyard, Noel perches on the grassy hill in front of the guinea pig hutch. Graham lies beside him.
[Gentle music plays]
Fangio wanders up the hill.
[Fangio singing]
[Fangio sniffing]
Olga and Daisy lie on the hay in the hutch.
Olga narrates, YES! I LOVE CHRISTMAS. AND I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO FATHER CHRISTMAS VISITING AGAIN.
Olga shakes a blade of grass off her nose.
[Playful music plays]
End credits. Written by Sara Daddy. Cast: Olga, Lesley Harcourt. Noel, Susheel Kumar. Graham, Mark McDonnell. Fangio, Tim Licata. Daisy, Nicola Stanton. Karen Sawdust, Isla Mercer. Mr. Sawdust, Greg Hemphill. Mrs. Sawdust, Julie Wilson Nimmo. Karen Double, Mila D’Annunzlo. Director, Michael Hines. Producer, Fiona Donaldson. Series Editor, Jackie Savery. Logo: Mara Kids. Copyright MaraMedia MMXXIII.
[Whooshing]
Logo: Boat Rocker.
In an animation, the sun shines brightly over a field of dandelions. A guinea pig with long brown fur frolics through the grass. In live action, the guinea pig rests in their hutch, a large wooden cage on posts in the Sawdust family’s backyard. Mr. and Mrs. Sawdust stand by a gate in the fence, and Karen, a girl with long brown hair in braided pigtails, runs up to the hutch with a kite.
[Guinea pig squeaking]
[Cheerful music plays]
The guinea pig sings, I'M A GUINEA PIG SENSATION WITH A GREAT IMAGINATION. I'M OLGA DA POLGA, THAT'S ME!
Facing the guinea hutch, Noel, a black cat, lies on a small grassy hill with Graham, a small tortoise, and Fangio, a hedgehog. Mrs. Sawdust trims a bush. Mr. Sawdust builds a pen. Karen skips across the yard. Olga nibbles on a blade of grass beside Daisy, a black and white guinea pig. Noel swats at Olga from the roof of the hutch.
At the back door of the Sawdust’s house, Karen says, OLGA! DAISY! SNACKS!
Olga sings, MY HEAD IS FULL OF STORIES, OF DERRING-DO AND GLORIES, SO GATHER 'ROUND, AND LISTEN TO ME!
In animations, guinea pigs face a fire-breathing dragon, stand on a podium with first-place medals and look up at a princess locked in a castle.
A crowd cheers, HOORAY!
In live-action, Graham says, AMAZING.
Noel says, RIDICULOUS!
Fangio says, INTERESTING!
Daisy says, OH!
[Gentle, cheerful music plays]
Karen and her parents smile at Olga in the hutch. In the house, they pet Olga. In the backyard, Karen puts a carrot in Olga’s food bowl.
Olga sings, OLGA DA POLGA, THAT'S ME!
[Olga squeaking]
Title: Olga da Polga. Based on the books by Michael Bond.
[Gentle music plays]
In live action, in the present day, a bird with an orange chest perches on a tree branch.
Episode title: “Merry Christmas Olga.”
In the Sawdust family’s backyard, Mrs. Sawdust and Karen clean out the bedroom in Daisy and Olga’s hutch. Mrs. Sawdust has long, light brown hair and wears a green long-sleeved shirt. Karen wears her long brown hair in braided pigtails and purple overalls over a pink long-sleeved shirt with orange polka dots.
Olga narrates, BEING A GUINEA PIG, I HAVE MANY VISITORS.
Karen brushes hay out of the hutch onto a dustpan with a small hand broom.
Olga narrates, SAWDUST VISITORS.
Graham climbs down the ramp on his hutch.
Olga narrates ANIMAL VISITORS.
[Graham humming]
Elsewhere in the yard, Fangio raises his snout and sniffs the air.
[Fangio sniffing]
Behind the park bench, Noel lies on the stone half-wall.
Noel says, HMM.
Olga narrates, AND SOME MORE UNUSUAL VISITORS.
By the small pond, a toad lies on a rock.
[Toad croaking]
On another rock, a snail inches toward the grass below. In the guinea pig hutch, Olga nibbles on blades of grass.
Olga narrates, BUT THERE WAS ONCE A TIME I HAD A VERY SPECIAL VISITOR.
Mrs. Sawdust closes the door of the hutch and leaves with Karen.
[Sleigh bells ringing]
Olga narrates, SOMEONE WHO ONLY COMES ONCE A YEAR.
[Gentle, cheerful music plays]
In a live-action flashback, ice hangs off a tree branch. On a snow-covered tree stump, a squirrel nibbles on a seed.
[Birds chirping]
A light wind blows squares of colourful fabric hanging against the back fence of the Sawdust family’s backyard.
Olga narrates, IT ALL STARTED ONE BRIGHT WINTER'S MORNING WHILE DAISY AND I WERE INSIDE WAITING FOR OUR BREAKFAST.
In the house, Olga and Daisy nibble on blades of grass. Noel leaves his spot on the floor.
Noel grumbles, HMM.
In the kitchen, Mr. Sawdust holds a box of holiday decorations. He has short, dark grey hair and a thick, grey beard. He wears a red plaid button-down shirt over a blue T-shirt. Karen sits on a stool at the kitchen island. She wears her long brown hair in braided pigtails and purple overalls over a pink long-sleeved shirt with orange polka dots. She holds a pencil over a notebook.
Mr. Sawdust says, I FOUND THE DECORATIONS.
He sets the box down on the island. Meanwhile, Mrs. Sawdust chops vegetables on a cutting board. Mrs. Sawdust has long, light brown hair and wears a green long-sleeved shirt.
Mrs. Sawdust says, OH, GREAT. THAT MEANS WE CAN PUT THE TREE UP TODAY!
Karen cheers, YES!
Mr. Sawdust asks, HOW'S THE LIST FOR FATHER CHRISTMAS GOING?
Karen says, GOOD.
She shows Mr. Sawdust drawings featuring a brown-haired four-legged animal, a rocket ship and text that reads, “New bike.” Mrs. Sawdust steps away from the counter.
Mr. Sawdust says, OH, NICE. A BIKE.
[Shattering]
Mrs. Sawdust says, OH, NO!
At the sink, Mrs. Sawdust holds pieces of a ceramic bowl.
Mrs. Sawdust says, I'VE BROKEN OLGA AND DAISY'S BOWL.
Mr. Sawdust says, OH, DON'T WORRY. WE'LL USE ANOTHER ONE FOR NOW. I'M SURE THEY WON'T MIND.
Karen says, I'LL ADD A NEW BOWL TO MY LIST.
Mr. Sawdust says, GOOD IDEA.
Mrs. Sawdust puts the chopped vegetables in a ramekin.
She says, YOU CAN USE THIS ONE FOR NOW. HERE WE GO.
Mrs. Sawdust passes the ramekin to Karen.
Karen says, THANKS, MOM.
She hops off her stool. In the living room, string lights hang on the wall. In a large cage, Olga lies in a carrot-themed guinea pig hideaway, nibbling on a blade of grass.
Karen says, OLGA, DAISY. BREAKFAST.
Daisy lies in a star-themed hideaway. Karen brings Olga and Daisy the ramekin.
Olga narrates, WELL, SOMETHING HAD GONE VERY WRONG.
Karen puts the ramekin between Olga and Daisy in the cage.
Olga narrates, THIS WASN'T MY NORMAL BOWL. IN FACT, IT WAS HALF THE SIZE.
[Karen giggling]
[Guinea pig squeaking]
Karen says, SORRY, OLGA. MOM ACCIDENTALLY BROKE YOUR BOWL. MAYBE FATHER CHRISTMAS WILL BRING YOU A BIG NEW ONE!
Olga narrates, WELL, I HAD NO IDEA WHO FATHER CHRISTMAS WAS. BUT I HOPED HE'D COME SOON.
From outside the living room, Mr. Sawdust asks, DO YOU WANT TO COME AND HELP ME UNTANGLE THESE LIGHTS, KAREN?
Karen says, COMING!
She leaves.
Outside her hideaway, Olga says, DID YOU HEAR THAT, DAISY? ONE OF THE SAWDUST FRIENDS IS VISITING AND BRINGING US A SPECIAL NEW BOWL!
Olga leaps back inside her hideaway.
[Gentle music plays]
Outside, a white and grey-feathered bird perches in a tree. It lightly snows.
Olga narrates, OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS, I KEPT A CLOSE EYE OUT FOR FATHER CHRISTMAS AND SAW SOME VERY STRANGE GOINGS ON.
In the backyard, Mr. Sawdust wears a red and white hat. He carries two halves of an artificial tree and stumbles past the window. In the kitchen, Karen and Mrs. Sawdust put on red holiday sweaters.
Olga narrates, THE SAWDUSTS STARTED WEARING SOME FUNNY-LOOKING OUTFITS.
Mr. Sawdust removes his plaid button-down shirt and pulls on a green holiday sweater. Karen’s sweater has snowmen. Mrs. Sawdust’s sweater has snowflakes and a reindeer. Red ornaments hang off Mr. Sawdust’s sweater. Karen puts on a snowflake headband.
[Laughing]
[Cheerful holiday music plays]
Olga and Daisy nibble on blades of grass out of the small dish in their cage. Mr. Sawdust puts on his red and white hat, and Mrs. Sawdust puts on a headband with a red hat.
[Karen giggling]
Noel stands on the couch and flicks his tail.
[Noel sighing]
Olga lies on a pile of hay in her hideaway.
She narrates, THEY EVEN PLANTED A TREE IN THE LIVING ROOM!
In the living room, Mrs. Sawdust hangs stockings on the fireplace mantel. Karen hangs a red ornament on the artificial tree in a corner of the room. Mr. Sawdust puts a star on top of the tree.
Mr. Sawdust says, RIGHT. ARE WE READY FOR THE GRAND SWITCH-ON?
Karen and Mrs. Sawdust say, YEAH!
Karen and Mr. and Mrs. Sawdust say, THREE, TWO, ONE!
[Switch clicking]
String lights wrapped around the tree light up.
[Karen and Mr. and Mrs. Sawdust cheering]
[Laughing]
Olga climbs out of her hideaway.
[Gentle music plays]
The lights shine in the tree. A glass ornament with a reindeer and trees hangs among the lights.
Olga narrates, EVERYTHING LOOKED BEAUTIFUL.
An electric fireplace flickers under the stockings. In the cage, Olga nibbles on grass.
Olga narrates, BUT SOMETHING WAS DEFINITELY GOING ON.
[Gentle, cheerful music plays]
At night, lights shine down a street. In the Sawdust’s living room, string lights shine around the guinea pig cage. Noel rests on the couch.
[Noel purring]
Olga lies between her and Daisy’s hideaways near the ramekin.
Olga says, AND YESTERDAY, I HEARD PEOPLE SINGING RIGHT OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW.
Noel flicks his tail and says, WELL, IT'S THE SAME EVERY YEAR.
Olga says, PARDON?
Noel says, THE SAWDUSTS OPEN UP LOTS OF BOXES AND PULL THINGS CALLED "CRACKERS," AND FALL ASLEEP IN FRONT OF THE SAWDUST BOX.
In her hideaway, Daisy says, OOH!
Noel says, AND THEY MAKE A BIG FUSS OVER ME. I ALWAYS GET A PRESENT AND SOME VERY SPECIAL CAT DINNER. IN FACT, I THINK IT MIGHT BE A "CELEBRATE CATS" DAY.
Olga says, WELL, GUINEA PIGS HAVE THEIR OWN CELEBRATION EVERY YEAR TOO.
Daisy says, WE DO?
Olga says, YES, DAISY. IT'S CALLED...
Noel looks away from Olga and Daisy.
Olga says, PIGGYMAS.
In an animated story, dandelion decorations hang from a string over a group of guinea pigs gathered around gift boxes, a box of vegetables, and dandelion leaves. The guinea pigs wear different-coloured paper crowns.
[Guinea pigs chittering]
Olga narrates, EVERY YEAR, GUINEA PIGS ALL OVER THE WORLD CELEBRATE PIGGYMAS.
[Guinea pigs chittering]
Olga narrates, FAMILY AND FRIENDS GATHER TOGETHER AND SHARE A MEAL OF THE FRESHEST VEGETABLES ALL WRAPPED UP IN A BIG LETTUCE LEAF.
A guinea pig that looks like Olga nibbles on a carrot top.
[Munching]
A guinea pig resembling Daisy tosses a ring toward an upright carrot.
Olga narrates, WE PLAY FUN GAMES AND SING SONGS ‘ROUND THE DECORATED DANDELION TREE.
The guinea pigs stand around a dandelion decorated with lights and carrot ornaments.
To the tune of “O Come All Ye Faithful,” the guinea pigs sing, WEE, WEE, WEE, WEE.
[Guinea pig singing continues]
Olga narrates, IT REALLY IS THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR.
The dandelion flower star sparkles.
The story ends, and Daisy says, OH, OLGA! CAN WE CELEBRATE PIGGYMAS?
In the live-action flashback, Olga says, OF COURSE, DAISY! I SUPPOSE YOU COULD JOIN IN TOO, NOEL.
Noel says, NO, THANKS. I'LL BE TOO BUSY WITH MY PRESENT AND ENJOYING MY SPECIAL DINNER.
Olga sniffs around the blanket in the cage.
She narrates, WELL, REALLY. THIS WAS TOO MUCH. NOEL WOULD GET ALL THAT, AND I HADN'T EVEN GOT MY NEW BOWL.
Noel climbs down from the couch and leaves. Olga nibbles on a mouthful of blades of grass.
Olga narrates, I'D BEEN WAITING FOR WEEKS! I WAS BEGINNING TO THINK FATHER CHRISTMAS WAS NOT COMING AT ALL.
[Cheerful holiday music plays]
In town, lights wrapped around a tree with a star on top shine at the end of a street. Pinecones hang in the Sawdust’s tree. In the guinea pig cage, Olga turns away from a toy hanging from the bars and scratches her ear. In her hideaway, Daisy shakes her head. Karen walks toward a table beside wrapped presents under the tree.
From close by, Mr. Sawdust quietly says, LET'S LEAVE THESE PIES AND CARROTS FOR FATHER CHRISTMAS AND HIS REINDEER BEFORE WE GO TO BED.
Karen puts a plate of mini apple pies and carrots on the table. Mr. Sawdust places a glass of milk beside it.
Behind Karen and Mr. Sawdust, Mrs. Sawdust says, I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S CHRISTMAS EVE ALREADY.
[Karen giggling]
Mrs. Sawdust says, RIGHT, LET'S GO TO BED.
Mr. Sawdust nods. Karen walks over to the guinea pig cage.
Karen says, GOOD NIGHT, OLGA AND DAISY. HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVE.
[Olga and Daisy squeaking]
[Gentle music plays]
At night, in a timelapse, the moon rises.
Olga narrates, LATER THAT NIGHT, I WAS CURLED UP IN THE HAY WHEN I WAS AWOKEN BY A NOISE.
[Sleigh bells ringing]
In the living room, a person wearing white gloves and a red coat places wrapped presents under the tree.
Olga narrates, IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMEONE WAS TIDYING UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT.
Olga lies in her hideaway. The person wearing gloves drinks the glass of milk. They have long, curly white hair and a thick white beard. They take a carrot off the plate and leave four pies behind.
Olga narrates, BUT I WAS HAVING SUCH A NICE DREAM ABOUT CARROTS, I WENT STRAIGHT BACK TO SLEEP.
The person wearing gloves walks by the guinea pig cage and leaves Olga sleeping in her hideaway.
[Gentle, cheerful music plays]
On a new day, the sun shines brightly outside. String lights shine around a sign on the mantel that reads, “Merry Christmas.” Olga climbs out of her hideaway.
Olga narrates, AND WHEN I OPENED MY EYES AGAIN, ALL THE SAWDUSTS WERE THERE.
Mr. and Mrs. Sawdust sit by the tree with Karen in their holiday sweaters. Karen unwraps a sparkly pink case. Behind her, a red ribbon hangs on a purple bike.
[Karen gasping]
Karen says, WHOA.
On the couch, Mr. Sawdust says, OH-HO-HO!
He puts on green slippers with claws.
Mr. Sawdust says, I LOVE MY MONSTER SLIPPERS. THEY'RE JUST WHAT I'VE ALWAYS WANTED.
Mr. Sawdust reaches toward Karen with his feet.
[Mr. Sawdust growling]
[Karen giggling]
[Mrs. Sawdust laughing]
Mrs. Sawdust asks, DO YOU LIKE YOUR BIKE?
Karen says, I LOVE IT.
Mrs. Sawdust says, AW!
She and Karen share a hug.
Mr. Sawdust says, LOOK, THERE'S ONE LEFT UNDER THE TREE.
Karen pulls out a gift bag from under the tree.
Mr. Sawdust says, IT'S FOR NOEL.
Olga narrates, WELL, IT SEEMED THE ONLY ONE WHO HADN'T GOT PRESENTS WAS US GUINEA PIGS.
Mr. Sawdust pets Noel, who lies beside him on the couch. Olga and Daisy nibble on blades of grass.
[Olga and Daisy squeaking]
Mr. Sawdust says, OH, LOOK WHO'S FINALLY WOKEN UP.
[Olga and Daisy squeaking]
Karen says, OLGA, DAISY, THERE'S A PRESENT FOR YOU TOO!
Mrs. Sawdust reaches under the tree.
Olga narrates, A PRESENT? FOR ME?
In front of the guinea pig cage, Karen unwraps a present.
Noel says, HUH?
Karen shows Olga and Daisy a yellow ceramic bowl that reads, “Olga and Daisy.”
Karen asks, WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Olga narrates, WELL, I COULD HARDLY BELIEVE MY EYES.
Mrs. Sawdust lifts the top of the cage and takes out the small ramekin.
Olga narrates, IT WAS PERFECT.
Karen replaces the ramekin with the yellow bowl.
Olga narrates, IT EVEN HAD MY NAME INSIDE. "OLGA!"
[Olga squeaking]
Olga narrates, AND DAISY'S NAME TOO, OF COURSE.
[Olga and Daisy squeaking]
Mrs. Sawdust says, I THINK THEY LIKE IT.
Karen says, FATHER CHRISTMAS BROUGHT IT FOR YOU. HE ONLY VISITS ONCE A YEAR.
Olga pulls her snout out of the bowl.
She narrates, FATHER CHRISTMAS? MAYBE THAT'S WHO HAD VISITED THE LIVING ROOM LAST NIGHT.
Mr. Sawdust walks over with a bowl of vegetables.
He says, AND I'VE GOT A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MEAL TO GO WITH IT TOO.
Mrs. Sawdust lifts the top of the cage, and Mr. Sawdust fills the new food bowl with lettuce, carrots and tomato.
Mr. Sawdust says, MERRY CHRISTMAS, YOU TWO.
Mrs. Sawdust closes the cage. On either side of the new bowl, Olga and Daisy nibble on lettuce pieces.
[Olga and Daisy squeaking]
Karen, Mr. and Mrs. Sawdust turn toward the couch.
[Noel meowing]
[Noel purring]
Mrs. Sawdust says, DON'T WORRY, NOEL. YOU'LL GET YOUR SPECIAL DINNER TOO.
Mr. Sawdust sits on the couch and reaches inside Noel’s gift bag.
Mr. Sawdust says, AND, OF COURSE, HERE'S YOUR PRESENT. YOUR FAVOURITE KIND OF TOY.
He pulls out a wand cat toy with colourful strings and pink feathers.
Noel says, HMM.
He turns away from the toy.
Mrs. Sawdust says, NOW, LET'S GO MAKE A START ON OUR CHRISTMAS DINNER.
Karen nods and says, YES!
She leaves with Mrs. Sawdust.
Munching on her piece of lettuce, Daisy says, MM-MM-MM. HAPPY PIGGYMAS, OLGA!
Olga says, HAPPY PIGGYMAS, DAISY.
[Olga munching]
With a mouthful of lettuce, Olga says, HAPPY CHRISTMAS, NOEL.
On a couch pillow, Noel flicks his tail.
He says, HAPPY CHRISTMAS, OLGA AND DAISY.
Noel climbs down from the couch. In the present, in the Sawdust family’s backyard, Noel perches on the grassy hill in front of the guinea pig hutch. Graham lies beside him.
[Gentle music plays]
Fangio wanders up the hill.
[Fangio singing]
[Fangio sniffing]
Olga and Daisy lie on the hay in the hutch.
Olga narrates, YES! I LOVE CHRISTMAS. AND I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO FATHER CHRISTMAS VISITING AGAIN.
Olga shakes a blade of grass off her nose.
[Playful music plays]
End credits. Written by Sara Daddy. Cast: Olga, Lesley Harcourt. Noel, Susheel Kumar. Graham, Mark McDonnell. Fangio, Tim Licata. Daisy, Nicola Stanton. Karen Sawdust, Isla Mercer. Mr. Sawdust, Greg Hemphill. Mrs. Sawdust, Julie Wilson Nimmo. Karen Double, Mila D’Annunzlo. Director, Michael Hines. Producer, Fiona Donaldson. Series Editor, Jackie Savery. Logo: Mara Kids. Copyright MaraMedia MMXXIII.
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