Three Legged Race is the twenty-third episode of the seventh season. It was written by Dave Ingham.
Plot[]
In the annual three-legged race in Pontypandy, Sam is partnered with a less than confident Dilys. Sam gives Dilys advice to give them speed by saying a rhyme and it works. Meanwhile, in the race Norman who is partnered with Mandy cheats and accidentally hurts his foot.
Characters[]
- Fireman Sam
- Penny Morris
- Elvis Cridlington
- Station Officer Steele
- Norman Price
- Dilys Price
- Mike Flood
- Mandy Flood
- Sarah and James
- Helen Flood (does not speak)
- Tom Thomas (does not speak)
Vehicles[]
Trivia[]
- The music that plays as Sam and Dilys cross the finish line is based on ‘Chariots of Fire’; Station Officer Steele also makes a reference to this film in his commentary.
- The premise of this episode is very similar to that of Fun Run.
Goofs[]
- Norman sprains his ankle, but the bandage he later gets is above his ankle wrapped only around his trouser leg.
Home Media Releases[]
US[]
- HiT Favorites: Jump into Spring
Video[]
