The Hippopotamus and the Tortoise | Happy Tent Tales

The hippopotamus keeps his name a secret, but when a clever tortoise discovers the name the hippo finds himself up to his nose in a river.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 7'31''
  • Broadcast year: 2018
Curriculum Connection
  • English | Reading | Comprehension | Fairy stories, traditional tales and myths and legends
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Licence: ERA Licence required

Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

Content
  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: CBeebies
  • Programme: Happy Tent Tales
  • Episode: The Hippopotamus and the Tortoise
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