Tweedy & Fluff

"The Visitor" is a half‑hour episode from the modestly‑known children’s series Fluff’s Den. It stars Fluff – a rotund, soft‑furred bunny who runs a cosy underground burrow – and a cheeky ladybird that keeps popping up uninvited. The episode aired on BBC Four as the first terrestrial showing of the revived 2022 reboot, which updates the original 1998 stop‑motion classic. The story is simple enough: the ladybird keeps fluttering into Fluff’s Den, nibbling at the leftovers and generally making a mess of his perfectly arranged snack stash. Fluff, who’s usually laid‑back, suddenly becomes hyper‑protective of his private space and his food, setting up a series of comical standoffs. There’s a gentle lesson about sharing and personal boundaries, but the episode never feels preachy – the humour comes from Fluff’s exaggerated reactions and the ladybird’s mischievous persistence. Honestly, it’s not groundbreaking, but it’s surprisingly good for a filler‑type programme. The animation looks a bit dated – the textures are a tad ropy compared with today’s CGI – yet the colour palette feels warm and the voice‑acting is genuinely charming. Think of it as a cross between a stripped‑down Peppa Pig and the more whimsical moments of The Wind in the Willows. If you can overlook the occasional pacing lag, it’s a pleasant, low‑key watch for the little ones. Rated U, with only mild tension for toddlers who might be nervous about the “protective” bunny. No scary content, but the episode does feature a brief scene of Fluff chasing the ladybird around the den, which could be a bit intense for very sensitive viewers. It runs 27 minutes and is currently available on the BBC iPlayer after its first broadcast.