The Movie Night Showdown
Judge Bex

The Movie Night Showdown

B1IntermediateMay 16, 202622 min

Should a string of perfect spelling tests earn you the right to choose movie night? Alma thinks so but Mum has other plans, usually involving detective films and a dose of Jessica Fletcher... When your Friday night hangs in the balance, is “We Can Be Heroes” too much to ask? Judge Bex weighs spelling triumph against cinematic tradition and hands down a verdict. Meanwhile, the court faces the siblings' classic: Ria vs. Mum (and her brother!). Ria is tired of always catching the blame for spills and snack wrappers left behind. Is she being...

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Squishmallow Squad get us underway. Oh, strong header from Maui. Straight to Boyle on the wing. Here comes Gordon.

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Let's go! The Squishmallow Squad are now in Happy Meal. Some fun, some food. It's all inside this Happy Meal.

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Whistling. Until the 3rd of August from 11am. Includes one pre-selected book or toy. Squishmallow's range comprises toys only.

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