If anybody here has watched the early episodes of Fireman Sam (Series 1-4), then they should immediately see a similarity in the looks of the characters. The very same studio that produced those early Fireman Sam episodes, Bumper Films, also produced this show.
However, this one seemingly did not enjoy the same success and longevity as the other one, in a similar way to how TUGS didn't last in the way Thomas the Tank Engine did, even though the following it built up is just as big as Thomas's fan following nowadays. Anyways, back to this show, I think it should've gotten more episodes. I've seen 6 of the 12 that were released, and I think that it's just as good as, if not better, than classic Fireman Sam.
This show has many things in common with classic Fireman Sam, the title character himself having a very similar personality to Sam. He goes around the village with his dog, helping out whenever they're needed. The calm, chill, relaxing, but also charming vibes from Fireman Sam are present here, with a lot of the humor and warmth that made OG Sam such a fun time. The characters are really well-done as well, just like with Fireman Sam, you relate to everybody in the show, either because you knew people in your life who were similar, or because they remind you of yourself. One of the characters, Spanner, is like an older, but slightly more mature/responsible version of Norman Price, with a little bit of the air-headedness of Elvis Cridlington mixed in.
I really recommend giving this program a watch, it really is worth your time. It's like a lot of vintage British children's programming, in that while the primary audience is children, anybody can get something out of it. This is something programs like this, Fireman Sam, Thomas the Tank Engine, The Trap Door, The Wind in the Willows, Noddy's Toyland Adventures, and many others I can think of do so well. If you want to find the episodes, they are all available on YouTube from the user "Johnson and Noddy". Give this program some love, share it with your friends, it really is one of the underrated gems of children's programming.
However, this one seemingly did not enjoy the same success and longevity as the other one, in a similar way to how TUGS didn't last in the way Thomas the Tank Engine did, even though the following it built up is just as big as Thomas's fan following nowadays. Anyways, back to this show, I think it should've gotten more episodes. I've seen 6 of the 12 that were released, and I think that it's just as good as, if not better, than classic Fireman Sam.
This show has many things in common with classic Fireman Sam, the title character himself having a very similar personality to Sam. He goes around the village with his dog, helping out whenever they're needed. The calm, chill, relaxing, but also charming vibes from Fireman Sam are present here, with a lot of the humor and warmth that made OG Sam such a fun time. The characters are really well-done as well, just like with Fireman Sam, you relate to everybody in the show, either because you knew people in your life who were similar, or because they remind you of yourself. One of the characters, Spanner, is like an older, but slightly more mature/responsible version of Norman Price, with a little bit of the air-headedness of Elvis Cridlington mixed in.
I really recommend giving this program a watch, it really is worth your time. It's like a lot of vintage British children's programming, in that while the primary audience is children, anybody can get something out of it. This is something programs like this, Fireman Sam, Thomas the Tank Engine, The Trap Door, The Wind in the Willows, Noddy's Toyland Adventures, and many others I can think of do so well. If you want to find the episodes, they are all available on YouTube from the user "Johnson and Noddy". Give this program some love, share it with your friends, it really is one of the underrated gems of children's programming.