Rupert and the Hedgehog is the 30th episode of Rupert (TV series) and the 4th episode of season 3.
In this episode, Rupert and Bill's experiment with the art of topiary leads them to use a bit too much of The Professor's new growth formula to restore one of Dad's favorite shrubs to its proper size, which results in a "hedgehog" the size of a tour bus running loose through the Nutwood countryside.
Plot[]
It's a busy day for Rupert and Bill — they discover the Professor has developed a growth formula that can make apples as big as a truck the same day they decide they want to learn how to carve topiary like Rupert's dad. When their attempts to "improve" Mr. Bear's latest sculpture leave them with a bush too tiny to be turned into anything more than a hedgehog, they try to use the Professor's formula to reverse the damage. Bill's overzealous application results in a giant, sentient hedgehog made of leaves and branches rampaging throughout Nutwood. Their only hope for stopping it is Rupert's connection with the Autumn Elves.
Appearances[]
- Rupert
- Bill Badger
- The Professor
- Mr. Bear
- Constable Growler
- The Autumn Elves
Quotes[]
- Bill: ''I have a vision Rupert!'' Rupert: ''That's what I'm afraid off.''
- Rupert:' ''Off all the misadventures we've had Bill, this tops them all!'' Bill: ''It's not all your fault Rupert. The professor really should have invented an anti-grow formula too.'' Rupert: "Anti-grow? That's it Bill!'' Bill: ''Right, I'm sure the corner shop will have some right beside the pixie dust.''
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- This episode is remarkable for the many times that Bill tried to blame Rupert for everything and how sarcastic and obnoxious he can be. He also does a lot without thinking about the consequences, causing more trouble.