Fireman Sam: 5 - Norman's Pitfall [VHS]

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This is the first Fireman Sam video release to be released by BBC Video and is also the first of only two Fireman Sam video releases to contain the 1981-1988 BBC Video Ident from when it was originally released in 1988 until it was re-released with the 1991-1997 BBC Video Ident in 1993. The teleprinter message should have said "RTA (Road Traffic Accident) on the Newtown Road" as a traffic accident would not come under a special service call. This episode aired in the UK on the same day that the first two series were released on VHS in Australia.

There are two versions of Fireman Sam 1: The Hero Next Door and both versions contain a different BBC Video Ident.A BBC Video slide advertising The Hero Next Door, Lost Cat, Sam's Day Off and Snow Business along with the other two Fireman Sam video releases, which are All in A Good Cause and The Very Best of Fireman Sam 1 - all of which are also available on BBC Video.

Sam, Sarah and James are all set for a camping adventure. The tent is up and the eggs are cooking nicely on the campfire. Then, Trevor arrives with his bus on fire. sparkling adventures with everyone's favourite fireman - including one episode previously unseen on video! This is the first Fireman Sam video release to contain the 1991-1997 BBC Video ident and all Fireman Sam video releases from this point onwards would contain the 1991-1997 BBC Video Ident up until Fireman Sam's Bumper Video (BBCV 6225). It's all go at Pontypandy Fire Station with Trevor on his part time fireman course. But as Station Officer Steele sets up a drill for him, it looks as though trouble with Dilys's drains will give him some real experience.The content of Dilys's Forgetful Day - used on The Very Best of Fireman Sam 1 - would also be used again on the 1992 BBC Video release of 4 Fun Favourites (BBCV 4883). Dilys’ Forgetful Day - It's all happening in Pontypandy today! Dilys has lost her memory after a fall and thanks to Norman thinks she's Bella Lasagne, the local cafe owner, and Fireman Sam has a new recruit, Firefighter Penny Morris... Meanwhile a new female fire fighter comes over to Pontypandy Fire Station from Newtown to demonstrate some new equipment. The content of Chemistry Set and Treasure Hunt are both taken from the original 1988 release and 1992 re-release of Fireman Sam 3: Sam's Day Off (BBCV 4197). Version 2 is The 1993 Re-Release which contains The 1991-1997 BBC Video Ident along with a slide for Fireman Sam 1-4, Fireman Sam 6 and The Very Best of Fireman Sam and from that point onwards, all subsequent re-releases contained The 1991-1997 BBC Video Ident.

Elvis Criddlington: (singing) Sunny side up, sunny side down. Elvis' eggs won't make you frown. Bacon rashers really grilled. Leaves your tummy well and truly filled. Here you are, Trevor. Sausage, bacon and eggs. BBC Video Slide: (Fireman Sam 1: The Hero Next Door, Fireman Sam 2: Lost Cat, Fireman Sam 3: Sam's Day Off, Fireman Sam 4: Snow Business, Fireman Sam 5: Norman's Pitfall and Fireman Sam 6: All in A Good Cause) The creme eggs are made by Cudbury, a reference to real-life company Cadbury, which also makes creme eggs.

Enjoy more delightful escapades with Fireman Sam, everyone’s favourite fireman, as he stars in 4 new episodes featuring a host of delightful characters - including recent female recruit Firefighter Morris - from Pontypandy, a small town up in the hills and valleys of Wales. Poor Bella! She's lost her beautiful ring and Trevor's flooded her cafe - trying to find it for her. Can Fireman Sam come to her rescue? The content of Dilys's Forgetful Day, Camping and Halloween are all taken from their original televised broadcasts with green title card logos appearing at the start of all three episodes. With a gale blowing in Pontypandy, Sarah and James find that their kite is flying rather higher than they intended! Can Fireman Sam help? Enjoy more delightful escapades with Fireman Sam, everyone's favourite fireman, as he stars in four new entertaining episodes featuring a host of delightful characters - including recent female recruit Firefighter Penny Morris - from Pontypandy, a small town somewhere in the hills and valleys of Wales.

Trevor's Bus has a flat tyre and Dilys and the children have been waiting for ages at the bus stop - trying to get home after the sales. Can Sam help them both? A BBC Video Slide featuring 1: " The Hero Next Door", 2: " Lost Cat", 3: " Sam's Day Off" and 4: " Snow Business" along with 2 other " Fireman Sam" videos that are 5: " All in a Good Cause" and 6: " The Very Best of Fireman Sam" all to which are also available on BBC Video. BBC Video Slide: ( Fireman Sam 1: The Hero Next Door, Fireman Sam 2: Lost Cat, Fireman Sam 3: Sam's Day Off, Fireman Sam 4: Snow Business, Fireman Sam 6: All in A Good Cause and The Very Best of Fireman Sam 1) Steele: Morning, men! Today's drill. Is, uh, is fitness training. And I'm pleased to welcome welcome our good friend, Firefighter Penny Morris who has come to put us through our paces.Lost Ring - Poor Bella! She's lost her beautiful ring and Trevor's flooded her shop trying to find it for her. Can Fireman Sam come to her rescue? There are two versions of Fireman Sam 5: Norman's Pitfall and both versions contain a different BBC Video Ident.