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A Town Called Panic (Panique au village) is a Belgian stop-motion animated series created by Stéphane Aubier and Vincent Patar in 2002. Known for its chaotic, absurd humor, short episodes, and unique toy-figure animation, the series appeals to teens, adults, and general audiences while remaining visually kid-friendly.

📺 Episode Information

Episode Title: Horse’s Nephew
Episode Number: 18
Season: 1
Year: 2002
Episode Duration: ~5 minutes
Language: English Dub
Animation Style: Stop-motion
Country: Belgium

🎬 Episode Summary

In Episode 18 – Horse’s Nephew, Horse’s young nephew comes to visit the town, and Cowboy and Indian join in the mischief. Their well-intentioned activities quickly descend into chaotic slapstick, with collapsing furniture, runaway carts, and absurd accidents. This episode demonstrates the series’ signature surreal humor, fast-paced slapstick, and inventive toy-based stop-motion animation.

👥 Main Characters Featured

Cowboy – Mischievous instigator causing chaos

Indian – Tries to maintain control of the situation

Horse – Responsible character caring for his nephew

Horse’s Nephew – Young and curious, unintentionally adding to the chaos

🏭 Production & Credits

Creators: Stéphane Aubier, Vincent Patar

Production Companies: La Parti, Pic Pic André

Original Broadcaster: Canal+ Belgique

International Distribution: Aardman Animations (English Dub)

A Town Called Panic inspired a feature film (2009) and multiple TV specials, celebrated internationally for its inventive stop-motion artistry and absurdist comedy style.
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Transcript
00:00It's just a pint of ice cream
00:04Yes, it's just a pint
00:08Yes, it's just a pint
00:11Yes, it's just a pint
00:14Yes, it's just a pint of ice cream
00:21Hang on, I'll get it.
00:24Yes? Erm...
00:26Hello, Uncle Horse.
00:28Oh, Lawrence, is you. How are you, Lawrence?
00:30Very well, thank you, Uncle.
00:32That's marvellous. Go on, then.
00:37Cowboy, Indian, this is my nephew, Lawrence.
00:39Hi there, Lawrence.
00:40Hello, Cowboy. Hello, Indian.
00:42He's coming home this afternoon to do some studying.
00:44Go on, Lawrence, I'll show you around.
00:46Great.
00:47Right, then.
00:51This is Cowboy and Indian's room.
00:53Oh!
00:55This is the perfect place for me to study, Uncle.
00:57Fine.
00:58OK, Cowboy, Indian, out.
00:59You go next door.
01:00Oh, come on.
01:01We're all right where we are.
01:02It's not fair. Come on, let's...
01:06There you go, Lawrence. Enjoy your studying.
01:08OK. Thank you, Uncle Horse.
01:13Huh? What's this?
01:15What are you doing in here? Get out!
01:32A ping-pong table! Hey, Indian, fancy game!
01:33A ping-pong table!
01:34Hey, Indian, fancy game!
01:36A ping-pong table!
01:37A ping-pong table! Hey, Indian, fancy game!
01:41A ping-pong table!
01:42A ping-pong table!
01:43A ping-pong table!
01:44A ping-pong table!
01:45Hey, Indian, fancy game!
01:46A ping-pong table!
01:47A ping-pong table!
01:49A ping-pong table!
01:51Hey, Indian, fancy game!
01:52A ping-pong table!
01:53A ping-pong table!
01:54A ping-pong table!
01:55Hey, Indian, fancy game!
02:21A ping-pong table!
02:22A ping-pong table!
02:36A ping-pong table!
02:38Oh!
02:39Oh, hire!
02:41Quick!
02:42Quick!
02:44get him!
02:45Wait or haven't heard yourokoz!
02:47Oh, quickly!
02:48It's alright, Excuse me!
02:49Oh, for what's according to?
02:50What are you doing to the car?
03:10Hey, cowboy, look at that pancake mix.
03:13Quick, get a pan.
03:20Hey, my pancake!
03:30What's that?
03:33Hey, how's that for a nolly?
03:43Cowboy, Indian!
03:46It wasn't us, horse!
03:50I didn't do anything!
03:56Hey.
03:58Oh, hi, Bruce. How's it going?
04:00Fine, thanks, horse. So where is the little scamp?
04:03Lawrence, your dad's here.
04:05Coming, Uncle Horse. Hello, Daddy.
04:07Hello, Lawrence.
04:09Come on, son. Has he been behaving himself?
04:12Oh, as good as gold. He can come back any time.
04:15Thanks, Uncle Horse. Goodbye, everybody.
04:18Bye for now, horse.
04:25Run for your lives!
04:26Oh, no!
04:32The house!
04:33Oh, no!
04:40Hello?
04:41Bruce, it's horse. Can I come and stay at yours for a few days?
04:44Course you can. Whenever you want.
04:46That was Uncle Horse.
04:48That was Uncle Horse.
04:49Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
04:51Oh, yeah!
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