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[theme song playing]

♪ It's not easy being me ♪

♪ "Wash your face And brush your hair" ♪

♪ Nag, nag, nag It's just not fair ♪

♪ I'm Horrid Henry ♪

♪ So down with school I'm gonna rule ♪

♪ And when I'm king I'll do my thing ♪

♪ And then my life Would be so sweet ♪

♪ I'm Horrid Henry ♪

♪ Nah, nah, nah Nah, nah, ney ♪

♪ The Purple Hand Gang Rules, okay ♪

♪ It's so easy being me ♪

♪ I'm Horrid Henry ♪

[music playing on TV]

[man on TV] And now, the moment you've all been waiting for.

Henry, mum says--

Out of the way, worm. They're gonna put someone in the Book of Doom!

Mum says she doesn't care who's going into the book of anything.

Your homework's more important.

[man on TV] Oh, no! I can't believe it.

Nothing is more important than the Book of Doom.

So move over, smelly-nutty baby.

Mum says homework, now, Henry.

[man on TV] Oh! I can't look.

[roars]

[Peter screams] Mum!

[Mum] Don't be horrid, Henry.

Mum!

I said, "Homework now", Henry.

[man on TV] Oh, no! Oh, no! Oh--

[screams] No!

Henry!

Last night was amazing, wasn't it?

-Was it? -Yeah!

It was Too Cool for School!

Oh, didn't see it.

Didn't see it?

-Why not? -Homework.

Homework? Don't tell me you actually did some.

Of course, I didn't. But Mum wouldn't let me watch TV

So I read my Gross Class Zero bumper annual instead.

Oh, the one from last year or the year before?

Oh, last year's, the one before was rubbish.

Yeah, it was.

Henry! Ralph! In here now!

So, uh, of course, as you all know

the first subject of the day is homework.

I'm assuming you haven't done any, Henry.

Uh... No, Miss.

And what is your excuse this time?

Um... uh...

You know, Henry, you could actually try doing some homework.

[chuckles] Yeah? And how am I gonna do that?

Well, there are lots of websites that can help you with your homework.

Well, is there one that actually does your homework for you?

Well, what would be the point of that?

Worth a look, Henry.

Yeah! [giggles] Thanks, Brian.

Henry, Mum says--

Go away, worm. Can't you see I'm busy?

Mum says she doesn't care--

What? She doesn't care that I'm doing homework?

Henry...

you're doing your homework?

Yes, look!

The Ultimate Website for Homework.

Oh, Henry! You are doing your homework.

Keep up the good work, Henry.

It's all worth it in the end.

[shouts] Mum!

Hmm, let's see.

The Ultimate Website for Homework Excuses.

[chuckles] This is what I need.

Let's try the random selector button.

And what is your excuse this time?

Well, I was half way through my homework and I got distracted, Miss.

Did you now?

And what exactly was it that distracted you, Henry?

An investigation into the root cause of physical randomitity, Miss.

[stutters] Eh?

Yes, it's a really interesting subject.

Would like me to tell you all about it, Miss?

Eh... No, Henry. Not now.

But I'm glad to hear you've been doing some work, of sorts.

So Henry, anything distract you from your homework last night?

Well, yes, Miss Battle-Axe.

I'm waiting, Henry.

The fascinating question of whether man is mighty or mundane.

Hmm, and what conclusion did you come to?

Uh, well, I didn't, Miss. You see...

[Margaret groans]

Don't tell me, Henry, you got distracted.

[jubilantly] Yes, Miss!

Interglyco genetics.

Interglyco what?

Interglyco genetics. Who can tell me what this means?

[Henry] Brian...

Uh, in-depth analysis of whether you really belong in your family

or whether you are a changeling who has been left there as a punishment.

Uh, nearly, Brian.

Well, I'm glad to see there's someone else who's keeping up with you, Henry.

So, that will be homework for tonight.

I expect an essay on the subject of interglyco genetics

on my desk by the start of school tomorrow.

[everybody sighs]

[bell rings]

Class dismissed.

Stop! I mean what I say, everyone.

Triple detentions all around if anyone

and I mean anyone

fails to deliver.

[tensely] Oh, Henry. This is going to be so hard.

[William crying]

Game of football, Brian?

No, I'm off to the library. Even I'm worried about this homework, Henry.

Well, aren't you going to give me a hard time too, bogey brain?

Huh? You talking to me, snot slime?

Yeah, how much do you know about interglyco genetics?

Quite a lot, actually.

Huh? You mean... it's really a subject?

Yes, and it just so happens

that my dad's best friend is the head

of the Institute of Interglyco Genetics.

-Really? -Yeah, really.

And it just so happens that he's coming to our house for dinner tonight.

So I am sorted.

And how about that game of football, Ralph?

Uh, here, all right then.

Did I just imagine all that?

[Margaret] So, tell me all about interglyco genetics.

[Man] It'd be my pleasure, Margaret.

Interglyco genetics is a ground-breaking new area of research

that started only 20 years ago.

Can you believe I'm doing this?

I'm not leader of the Purple Hand Gang for nothing, you know.

And here's something else that no one else knows.

Scientists have discovered that if you multiply the number of genes

by the number of times you sneeze in a millisecond,

-you'll be able to-- -[sarcastically] How fascinating.

Um, would you like some more sprouts?

Yeah, uh... Oh, um, thank you.

So, then I blah, blah... Blah, blah, blah, blah...

[Margaret's Dad snoring]

And so that's where we've got to so far.

[exults]

Mission accomplished!

Reckon I've got enough to please old Battle-Axe.

[Man] So, would you like me to tell you what our plans are for the future?

So, I see you have all done your homework.

Including you, Henry.

Yes, Miss.

"And here is something else that no one else knows,

scientists have discovered that if you multiply the number of genes

by number of times you sneeze in a millisecond,

you'll be able to..."

Well, it's hard to be impressed after all this time, Henry.

But what I will say is that you seem to have avoided a triple detention.

[giggles] for once.

Ha! Margaret.

Let's see what you've come up with.

"And here's something else that know one else knows,

scientists have discovered that if you multiply..."

Margaret, what have you to say for yourself?

You appear to have copied Henry's homework.

Quite unbelievable in the circumstances.

But... but...

No "buts", Margaret. It's all here in black and white.

[laughs] Looks like it's a triple detention for you, bogey brain.

[groaning]

However, I've decided not to give you a triple detention, Margaret.

[Henry] Huh?

Instead, you will attend a three hour talk.

You what? Three hours?

To be given by the head of the Institute of Interglyco Genetics this afternoon.

No, please. Give me the detention instead.

[laughs] Result!

[Miss Battle-Axe] You and Henry.

Uh, yes, Miss Battle-Axe?

Since you seem to be such an expert on the subject,

you will attend the talk too.

I'm sure you'll both find it fascinating.

[giggles]

[both scream] No!

[screams] Henry! Breakfast!

Henry, you're not even dressed yet?

[sighs] I'm hungry.

Finished, Mum.

Thank you for a delicious breakfast.

[sighs] Don't forget your homework, Peter.

I won't, Mum, thank you.

Have you done your homework, Henry?

-Um... -Because if you haven't

I wouldn't like to imagine what Miss Battle-Axe will have to say to you.

[Miss Battle-Axe screams] Henry!

Sit at the front!

One thousand lines, "I will do my homework."

Time to clean out the store cupboard, Henry.

No!

Oh, couldn't you write me a note

saying I didn't do my homework 'cause...

'Cause what, Henry?

Why don't you just tell her the truth, Henry?

The truth?

Hmm, let's see, do my homework or watch Too Cool for School?

Hmm, tough decision. What do you think, fluffy?

[electronic beeping]

Wanna win some money?

Henry, Peter asked you a question.

Why can't you just tell her the truth?

No, can't do that.

Hmm, "aliens ate my cereal packet."

Ha! As if.

Eureka, that's it!

Aliens save the day!

[screams] No!

Well, Henry, I'm waiting.

Where is your homework?

The aliens ate it, Miss.

Just how stupid do you think I am, Henry?

Well, not stupid at all, Miss Battle-Axe.

So and... tell me about these aliens then, Henry.

Well, you see, it was like this, Miss Battle-Axe.

It happened last night when Peter and me were playing Snap,

just before having an early night.

-Snap! -Snap!

You take the point, Peter.

Even thought we put our cards down at the same time.

Oh, thank you, Henry. You are the best brother ever.

Time for bed, boys.

Oh, goodie! Are we having an early night?

Yes, Henry. Would you like some hot chocolate first?

Oh, no, thank you, Mum. I've already brushed my teeth.

[chuckles]

Come on, Henry. Race you upstairs to bed.

[Henry] Okay.

[both giggle and laugh]

Naughty.

[alien spaceship sound]

Did you hear that noise, Henry?

[spooky music playing]

There's someone in your fort, Henry!

You're right, Peter. Well spotted.

I wonder who it is.

I'm going to go and see.

Ooh, you're so brave, Henry.

I'd come with you, only I'm a little bit scared.

Don't worry, little brother of mine. You stay here where you'll be safe.

Hello!

[Fluffy meows]

Oh, Fluffy, it's you.

[alien spaceship sound]

[screams]

[groans] Oh!

[alien spaceship sound]

[spooky music playing]

Wow! Real aliens!

Uh, hi, I'm Henry.

[speaking in alien language]

Um... Um, cool spaceship.

[speaking in alien language]

[speaking in alien language]

[speaking in alien language]

What?

I only picked my nose.

[spooky music plays]

[speaking alien language]

[footsteps]

[screams] No, no!

[door opens]

Hey! That's my little brother you've got there.

[alien spaceship sound]

[screams] Wait! No!

Go on, Henry. What happened next?

Well, as you could imagine I was so worried about my little brother--

Really, Henry? Were you really worried about him?

Or could you really not wait to tell everyone else what had happened?

[crowd chattering]

[camera clicks]

No, all I could think of was all the good times me and Peter had together.

[screaming] Mum!

[screaming] Mum!

[screaming] Mum!

So Henry, what exactly does all this have to do with your homework?

[snoring]

Huh?

[spooky music playing]

[panting] Peter, are you okay?

[speaking alien language]

[Peter] Shh! Everyone, remember what we agreed.

Everyone, find a partner and line up,

[speaking alien language]

and dance!

[speaking alien language]

Well done, you're all as good as gold.

[speaking alien language]

Now don't forget what I told you about keeping your spaceship nice and tidy.

[speaking alien language]

And now it's time for us all to say goodbye!

[speaking alien language]

Yes, do you remember that we said that we would come back to earth

and we would do the dance together and then you would go away and leave us in peace.

[speaking alien language]

No! Stop!

Here! Take a look.

[speaking alien language]

It's my homework book.

[speaking alien language]

[Henry] It's got everything you might want to know in it.

It contains the secrets of the universe.

Take it. It's yours.

[gobbling]

[alien spaceship sound]

You did it, Henry!

You made the aliens go home!

You are the best big brother in the world!

All right, worm. Uh, I mean, thank you, little brother.

I'm glad you're home.

And that, Miss Battle-Axe, is how come I don't have any homework to give you.

Hmm. I think you're mistaken, Henry.

What do you mean, Miss Battle-Axe?

I mean, Henry, you have given me your homework.

Huh?

Yes, could you tell me what the homework assignment was that I sent you yesterday?

Well, Henry, it was creative writing.

And you story was very creative, Henry. Very creative indeed!

So creative that I would like you to share it with someone else.

Huh?

My big brother is here to tell us all about how he saved me from the aliens.

But first, we're going to sing my special song together.

Ready, Henry?

♪ Buttercups and daisies ♪

♪ Are flowers that I like ♪

[theme music playing]