The Farmer and Bitzer’s hopes of County Fair cake-making glory are dashed when the Andean triumvirate escape their pan-pipe blowing handler and munch their way through the sponge and buttercream-based contenders. Once brought back under the control, the threesome are corralled into the auction room, where they are set to be sold to the highest bidder.
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How a trio of llamas end up at Mossy Bottom Farm is told, as usual, via the Aardman tradition of perfectly pitched storytelling, brilliantly executed stop-motion animation and a terrific sense of comedic timing. Unbeknownst to our intrigued Mossy Bottom duo, however, a stowaway has accompanied them on their day trip. The mischievous Shaun couldn’t resist the chance for a change of scene. Now spotted by Bitzer, as the faithful pooch attempts to attract the farmer’s attention, he inadvertently starts a bidding war between them for the llamas. While they realise their error before the gavel drops, a sneaky intervent