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The Dog Ate My Homework

Two teams fight it out to dodge detention, and put the cool back into school, in a mischievous mix of tongue-in-cheek comedy, off-the-wall questions, nonsensical studio games and slapstick challenges.

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Lauren Layfield is joined by team captains Harvey and Maya and special guests Gemma Cairney, Rosco McClelland, Ben Shires and Naomi Wilkinson.

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• 2014 - 2021
• 97 episodes (8 series)

School-themed panel show for CBBC . Stars Lauren Layfield , Iain Stirling , Ian West , Reis Daniel , Chris Lawrence and more .

Series 1 (2014)

The programme launched in [y]2014[y/] with a 10 episode series.

Series 2 (2015)

Iain, Mr Smash and The Dog returned in 2015 . This series also featured a dinner lady.

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A festive episode, broadcast during Christmas 2015 .

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A guide to the third series of the panel show, which featured 14 episodes.

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Series 4 began in November 2016 , running into early 2017 .

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A series for early 2018 .

Series 6 (2019)

A first series for 2019 .

Series 7 (2019 - 2020)

Series 7 ran from late 2019 . This series was hosted by guest presenters.

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Lauren Layfield takes over as host.

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Two teams fight it out to dodge detention, and put the cool back into school, in a mischievous mix of tongue-in-cheek comedy, off-the-wall questions, nonsensical studio games and slapstick challenges.

Season 8 Episode Guide

6 Episodes 2021 - 0

Tara v Caleb

Sat, May 29, 2021 30 mins

Trying to win Lauren's shiny gold stars are team captains Tara and Caleb, who are joined by comedians Jarred Christmas, Ola Labib, Nathan Caton and CBBC's Naomi Wilkinson. They battle it out in a series of hilarious rounds guaranteed to make you laugh.Rounds include Stick to the Point, Who Do You Think I Am and everyone's favourite, Pie the Supply, This week, they are pretending to be chemistry teachers, but only one of them is telling the truth.

Harry v Ria

Sat, Jun 5, 2021 30 mins

In this episode, Mr Learner is training to be an art teacher and is working on his very own masterpiece.Trying to win Lauren's shiny gold stars are team captains Harry and Ria, who are joined by CBBC's Rhys Stephenson and comedians Lou Conran, Sam Fletcher and Bec Hill. They battle it out in a series of hilarious rounds guaranteed to make you laugh.Rounds include Stick to the Point, the word association game where teams are put on the spot by Lauren and her stick of pointiness.

Libby v Emerson

Sat, Jun 12, 2021 30 mins

Fun and mayhem with the Dog, Mr Learner, and guests Libby and Emerson, Joe Tasker, Vic Cook, Marek Larwood and Sukh Ojla.

Orson v Janae

Sat, Jun 26, 2021 30 mins

Lauren Layfield is joined by Orson and Janae, comedians Thanyia Moore and Helen Bauer, and Ben Shires.

Olivia v Nayan

Sat, Jul 3, 2021 30 mins

Lauren Layfield is joined by Olivia and Nayan, Lyndsey Russell, Duaa Karim, Sam Fletcher and Helen Bauer.

Harvey v Maya

Sat, Jul 10, 2021 30 mins

Lauren Layfield is joined by team captains Harvey and Maya and special guests Gemma Cairney, Rosco McClelland, Ben Shires and Naomi Wilkinson.

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Iain Stirling (2014-19)

Guest hosts (in order, but not including repeat performances) : Hacker T Dog, Lauren Layfield, Darren Harriott, Suzi Ruffell (2019-20)

Lauren Layfield (2020-21)

Mr Smash (Chris Lawrence)

The Dog Stephanie Fulton (Series 1) Ian West (Series 2-8)

Dinner Lady (Susan Morrison)

Eve and Eddie (regular actors)

BBC Scotland for CBBC, 17 January 2014 to 21 March 2021 (95 episodes in 8 series + 4 specials)

Two teams face a mischievous mix of tongue-in-cheek comedy, off-the-wall questions, nonsensical studio games and slapstick challenges. Each team will be composed of comedians and celebrity guests, with a 'junior sidekick' selected to help too.

Most shows had different combinations of ideas, some physical comedy, some sitting at the desk and shouting out silly answers. One regular round featured Iain Stirling raiding his dressing-up box to give bad impressions of historical figures. Another asked the audience for words so the team could incorporate them into a shaggy dog story about why they're not able to hand in their homework.

Iain declared a winner for each round, the worst performers were given a comedy forfeit by Mr Smash (a PE teacher incapable of doing anything but grunt). The points didn't matter, the programme was a Friday night entertainment and succeeded tremendously.

The Dog Ate My Homework proved to be a wonderful launch pad for careers - stand-up comedians Bec Hill, Susan Calman , Romesh Ranganathan , and Joel Dommett all had bookings in the first series, and all went on to much greater fame. Eventually, so did the host - Iain Stirling lent his voice to some dating show or other , and became just too busy even for this show. As was the fashion, no one person could replace Stirling, with Hacker T Dog, Lauren Layfield, Darren Harriott and Suzi Ruffell each doing three episodes; Layfield became the permanent host for the 2021 series and interestingly so, as said dating show was off as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic .

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"We didn't learn much -- but it was fun trying."

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My Homework Ate My Dog Hardcover – November 5, 2021

A new twist on that classic excuse. This fun, rhyming read-aloud full of humor and imagination, will delight young readers (and their parents!). Includes 24 brightly-colored illustrations. Charles Montgomery's newest creation reminds us, once again, how much fun reading time can be.

• Reading age 3 - 11 years
• Print length 28 pages
• Language English
• Dimensions 11 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches
• Publisher Charles Montgomery Books
• Publication date November 5, 2021
• ISBN-10 1088012884
• ISBN-13 978-1088012888
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"My Homework Ate My Dog is the perfect kids' book with refreshing humor and a clever rhyming pattern. The witty spin on the classic homework fib, 'my dog ate my homework' was hilarious and innovative. The illustrations were amazing. Another Charles Montgomery classic!" -Paris Chanel, best-selling children's book author

"Whimsical, amusing, and hilarious! My Homework Ate My Dog takes a creative twist on an age-old excuse, flipping it on its head. Kids and adults alike will be laughing together as they rhyme their way through the story. Wait until you get to the end, there's a surprise that is sure to make you smile!" -Pat Segadelli. Author, Gio & Banks: Scarcity, Choices, and Tradeoffs

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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Charles Montgomery Books (November 5, 2021)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 28 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1088012884
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1088012888
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 11 years
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches
• #4,862 in Nursery Rhymes
• #17,966 in Children's Spine-Chilling Horror
• #61,038 in Children's Humor

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Sir Charles Montgomery

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'The dog ate my homework' and other true stories

Back in 2016, while in the middle of a messy marriage breakup, I decided to get us a puppy . It was counterintuitive, and many people questioned my sanity - surely I had enough on my plate? Why add the stress of a baby dog to my to-do list?

But it was one of the best decisions I ever made. I went with my gut , and we never looked back.

Animals have such a therapeutic effect on people who are struggling with overwhelm or anxiety  - there is nothing like doggy kisses and snuggles to lift a drooping spirit. Dogs are fantastic medicine for the soul.

So if one dog is good, surely two dogs are even better?

A couple of months back, when a member of our household was struggling with horrible depression, I got that gut feeling again: let's get another puppy. 

I know the anchoring effect my children have had for me in my darkest moments and I had a sense that a new puppy would be like an anchor for this person. Something to care for, a creature depending on you to stick around. 

So we hit the DC Rescue Dogs page = the same place we found Clyde = and came across the cutest little girl. She looks like a black lab puppy, but her parents are a curious mix of Rottweiler (dad) and Daschund/Terrier cross (mum). Can you even imagine that picture?

The result of that liaison could have resulted in a real mishmash, but somehow those odd ingredients combined to make the prettiest puppy we've ever seen.

With some trepidation we drove to Hamilton with Clyde, to introduce him to his potential new sister. If they didn't hit it off, we wouldn't be allowed to take her home, so we really hoped Clyde would be a good boy. Our hearts were in our mouths just a bit because Clyde sometimes takes against other dogs for no apparent reason (remember Buddy? ). We were crossing our fingers that this girl puppy would find favour.

But phew, Clyde was a good lad, the puppy's foster mum gave us the thumbs up, and all of a sudden we were a two-dog family.

Her name is Indie and she is the happiest puppy in the world. Every morning she bounces awake and does the rounds of the family, kissing everyone and wagging her tail. That tail never stops wagging.

She took a while to get the hang of toileting - she's a bit of a princess and didn't like squatting on the cold ground. Thankfully she is Clyde's biggest fangirl and has to do everything he does - eventually that extended to using the backyard for her business instead of leaving surprises dotted around the house.

Clyde has not only taught her toiletiquette, but also how to Guard Dog. Together they take up their surveillance positions - on my bed or on the couch, monitoring the front windows. Anyone walking past gets a low-throated growl followed by a frenzy of barking from two doggies now. Couriers think twice about approaching the house, which means we are pretty safe from burglars thanks to our canine security detail.

Indie is a high-energy, super-happy pup who weirdly loves to chew sticks, rocks and paper.

I never understood the reason for the "my dog ate my homework" excuse until I met Indie - she's a menace with paper. Toilet paper is her favourite. Many's the morning we have awoken to trails of white stuff strewn around the lounge. But if she can't get hold of toilet paper, any paper will do. I came home from work one day to find that she had selected one of my spiral-bound journals for a snack. Argh!

She also has a thing for cushions. Sigh. So many cushions have met their end on the mornings Indie wakes up early and there's nobody to play with. Along with charger cables and spectacles. She really is a menace when it comes to chewing stuff.

But apart from the chewing, Indie is a total blessing.

She is super obedient, has great recall and loves to play fetch (unlike certain older dogs we could name).  She also has the silkiest softest fur.

Her joy at life is contagious. She has completely filled the role of 'emotional support animal'

I don't know how we would be surviving this lockdown without our happy little Indie.

Indie lights up the place with her endlessly waving flag of a tail, her enthusiastic kisses, and general awesomeness. She greets every return from the store as if she'd been parted from us for months. Dogs give so much love, and Indie gives even more than most.

Having one dog was good but having two dogs? It's the best.

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The Dog Ate My Homework!

Top 5 funniest student excuses.

The Survey Says

Everyone knows that a great teacher embraces creativity and encourages it in each and every student. Many students learn this lesson quite well but unfortunately, illustrate their mastery when pressed about homework not being completed or projects left undone.

The excuse “the dog ate my homework” probably dates to the Paleolithic era when a creative student met the first dog. Poor canines have been blamed for academic failures for the next 15,000 years. While the excuse continues to be an old favorite, students today have applied their creativity to parents, families, other pets and now of course technology.

ESGI and ThinkFives polled hundreds of teachers to solicit the funniest or most creative excuses they have heard in their classrooms. These are actual excuses used by students and shared with ThinkFives.

It’s My Parents!

• My mom punished me by not letting me do it.
• My mother said “Jesus is coming soon so we better go to church instead of doing homework.”
• My mama fell through the porch.
• My dad didn’t do it.
• My nanny drove over my science project and the fruit flies just didn’t make it.

There’s an Animal or Sibling Involved

• My cat peed on my homework.
• A duck flew into the house and grabbed it with the Rice Krispies.
• My little brother hid it too well during hide and seek.
• My baby sister ate it because she still doesn’t know what food is.
• My brother was farting all night and I couldn’t be in my room. That’s where my computer is.

Darn that Technology 

• Our Internet does not work unless the sun is shining.
• My mom locked me in the bathroom until I would take a shower and there was no wifi in there.
• I thought I was using the copier but it was the shredder.
• I dropped my iPad in the toilet.
• My Chromebook is sick. It has a virus.

Understandable Issues

• It was International Pancake Day- free pancakes at the IHOP.
• I had a potty battle and I lost!
• I had to get my hair done
• I didn’t want to add to your workload.
• My friend is failing so I gave it to him to use.
• It was raining.
• My brain left my body for a bit.
• I didn’t have time because I had to play with my PlayStation.
• I didn’t want “Sally” to be the only one that didn’t have her homework today.
• I kept thinking about bubblegum.

What’s a Funny Excuse You’ve Heard?

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For the reason their laptop wasn’t charged for class today a student said, “We don’t have outlets at home.” When in fact I know he does.🙄😂#middleschoolers #alwaysforthelaugh

There’s always an excuse! I don’t get it. Doing my homework when I was a kid wasn’t an option! 🙄

I have to admit: “My Chromebook is sick. It has a virus.” was a very clever one. Wow, such creativity there! Really impressed!

“I seriously had full intentions of doing my homework, but then, I remembered how important you said sleep was.”

I didn’t do it because it was too easy for me..

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The Dog Ate My Homework Excuses Students Have Given Over the Years for Not Doing the Work

The dog ate my homework.

Dr. James Bandoli, Professor Emeritus of Biology 1982-2014

Dr. Amie McKibban, Associate Professor and Chair of Psychology 2009 - Current

Marjorie [Jones] Melvin, Instructor Emerita in Anthropology 1989-2005

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1. "My stepsister's mother-in-law's cousin died in California and I had to go."  

2. A distraught student called to say a family member had died and she would not be able to make the exam or to take any makeups during her religion-prescribed mourning period of six weeks. Later, when she arrived to take a makeup, she confessed that the family death was a cat.  

3. Two students apologized for not letting the faculty member know they would miss a class. They said they were allowed only one phone call.  

4. A student who was arrested and jailed missed class but provided a note from the bailiff.  

5. "I'm being evicted from my apartment because my cousin was found with drugs."  

6. A student called a faculty member at home at 2 a.m. on a Monday morning. The obviously inebriated student slurred the following message: "I'm going to be too hungover to take the exam at 10 a.m. in the morning—I'd like to take a makeup."  

7. "My dog needs surgery and I have to be there early for the workup, so I will be too tired to be in class today."  

8. "My dog had surgery last week, as you will recall, and I have to have the staples removed today."  

9. "I can't find my keys, I think my dog ate them. You know, the one who had surgery two weeks ago."  

10. A student came to class to give her required presentation. At break, she asked the instructor if she could leave early because her presentation was done, her dog was in labor, and she wanted to be present for the birth.  

12. "I finished my paper days before it was due—even before the weekend—but I left my sunroof open and it rained and the paper floated away."  

13. "I missed class because I thought today was Saturday."  

14. "I can't come to class because I was away for Spring Break where it was warm. Now it is cold and it is too much change."   

15. "When my alarm clock woke me up this morning, I was at the climax of a very vivid dream and I wanted to fall back to sleep to see how my dream ended. However, my logic proved faulty, and I lost the conclusions of my dream forever. Oh well, you win some you lose some."  

16. "I missed class today because I had to pick up a package from UPS. The package contained a shipment of live, red-eyed tree frogs. If I didn't pick them up by 11 then the insurance would not apply if they died in transit."  

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