School is out and Harry is helping Sooty with a mathematical problem in his homework. With the help of Sweep and Butch they get to the core of the problem, but in the end, it is Hary who gets the pip. After homework, there is the low-speed quiz of children's television: UniverSooty Challenge. Sooty keeps score with Sue and Sweep, and Butch and Ramsbotom in opposition. George Chisholm emerges from the Scotch mist without bagpipes - but with his trombone insread.