Charlie's Big Catch is the thirteenth episode in Series 8. It was written by Adam Long.
Plot[]
Charlie's Big Catch," what starts as a simple plumbing job at the Wholefish Café turns into a seafaring misadventure when Charlie's preference for fishing over chores puts himself and the kids in danger. With Sam called away to the fire station, Charlie takes his nieces and nephews, Sarah and James, on a fishing trip after James spots a large shoal of fish. In his pursuit of Pontypandy's biggest-ever catch, Charlie damages his boat, leaving them in peril of sinking. Sam, arriving in the lifeboat Neptune, rescues everyone and brings them safely to shore. Recognizing how important the "big catch" was to Charlie, the two brothers team up to successfully catch the giant shoal of fish together. The episode highlights their teamwork and ends on a humorous note, with the tap still leaking despite their successful fishing trip.
Characters[]
- Fireman Sam
- Elvis Cridlington
- Station Officer Steele
- Charlie Jones
- Bronwyn Jones
- Sarah and James
- Mandy Flood
- Norman Price
- Dilys Price
- Mrs. Chen (does not speak)
- Lily Chen (cameo)
- Penny Morris (mentioned)
- Fireman Sam's Mother (mentioned)