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The seventh series of Fireman Sam premiered from 11 February to 22 December 2009 in the UK, and from 23 April to 11 June 2015 in the US.

Production[]

Series 7 was originally going to be apart of Series 6, making it a 52 episode long series, but on 25 October 2007, HiT announced that the CGI series would be produced as two series, making up Series 6 and 7.[1]

The British Terrestrial rights to Series 6 and 7 were purchased by CITV & GMTV in July 2009 for airing in the Autumn on the stand's The Fluffy Club block.[2]

The move to CGI also introduced a range of new production possibilities, leading to the expansion of the show's world and characters. Series 7 was originally planned to be a part of Series 6 but was split into two seasons by HiT Entertainment in 2007. The new animation style facilitated the introduction of new characters, such as the Australian helicopter pilot Tom Thomas and the Flood family—Mike the plumber, Helen the nurse, and their daughter Mandy. The new CGI models featured more detailed and expressive character designs compared to their stop-motion predecessors, and new vehicles and locations were added to the town of Pontypandy.

The production of Series 7 is also notable for the evolution of its storytelling, with the new format allowing for more complex and visually ambitious narratives. For example, the episode plots could feature larger-scale events and a wider range of locations, such as seaside and mountain settings, all rendered in the more flexible CGI format. The narratives often centered on the antics of the expanded cast and the predicaments caused by more mischievous versions of existing characters, like Norman Price.

Overall, the production of Fireman Sam Series 7 represents a major turning point in the series, both technically and narratively. By embracing CGI, the show's producers revitalized the franchise with a contemporary look and feel, expanding its character roster and setting the stage for future seasons. While it was a controversial change for some long-time viewers, the production update was a strategic decision to appeal to modern audiences and ensure the show's longevity in a rapidly changing children's media landscape.

Episodes[]

Screenshot Title Written by Original English release date English broadcast number #
Blow Me Down Mellie Buse and Jan Page 4 May 2009 #01
Fun with the friendly fireman of Pontypandy. After a sailing lesson with Penny, Norman disregards her warning and takes Dilys out for a boat trip.
Pontypandy Extreme Dave Ingham 5 May 2009 #02
Norman is upset when Trevor accidentally runs over his skateboard. Not prepared to wait until his birthday for a new board, Norman decides to try to buy one himself.
Elvis Sings the Blues Lee Pressman 6 May 2009 #03
Elvis breaks his leg dancing around the Fire Station and begins to wonder if he is really cut out to be a fireman. But then Mike Flood ends up dangling precariously from his roof.
Fireworks for Mandy Lee Pressman 7 May 2009 #04
While playing hide-and-seek in the mountains with Norman, Mandy finds a distress flare. Norman wants to let it off but Mandy resists, fearing that it could be dangerous.
Heap of Trouble Mellie Buse and Jan Page 8 May 2009 #05
For the Pontypandy Flower and Vegetable show, Mike is entering a marrow. But he did not heed Sam's advice about turning over the compost in which it is growing.
Stuck in the Muck Dave Ingham 11 May 2009 #06
Trevor's bus swerves off the road so he goes looking for help. But the mobile phones are not receiving a signal and he gets stuck - with a beast about.
Sausages vs. Shrimps Laura Beaumont and Paul Larson 12 May 2009 #07
Trevor Evans and Tom Thomas have a barbecue but when they start to get a bit competitive, Trevor sets fire to the tree - Sam must come to the rescue!
Flood's Flood Laura Beaumont and Paul Larson 13 May 2009 #08
Everyone is looking forward to karaoke night. When Mike and Station Officer Steele get into binds while working, everyone rushes to help them get back to the Whole Fish Cafe.
Stranded Dave Ingham 14 May 2009 #09
Mandy Flood and Norman Price head off to the beach with their buckets and nets challenging each other to see who will obtain the best catch of the day.
Off Duty Sam Lee Pressman 19 May 2009 #10
Sam cannot wait to get home and do his chores once he has finished work. But he will have to wait, when one thing leads to another at Dilys' shop.
Sheepdog Trials Mellie Buse and Jan Page 20 May 2009 #11
Norman tries to train Radar to be a sheepdog but fails miserably, causing Woolly and her lamb to run out into the road and making Mike Flood's van tip over.
Norman's Ghost Mellie Buse and Jan Page 21 May 2009 #12
At Halloween, Norman is looking forward to the Floods' party and determined to win the Spooking Competition by out-scaring everyone else.
Poorly Penny Mellie Buse and Jan Page 22 May 2009 #13
Penny has caught a cold, but she still tries to perform her firefighter duties. Meanwhile, the Joneses experience three incidents: Lion gets stuck on a roof, Charlie accidentally sets fire to a dustbin, and the family gets stranded at sea when Charlie's boat breaks down.
Pirates of Pontypandy Dave Ingham 23 May 2009 #14
Norman and James fall asleep and drift away out to sea when they go out in a rowboat, during a pirate's picnic.
Pontypandy Pioneers Lee Pressman 2 July 2009 #15
Trevor takes the children on a nature walk to the Mountain Rescue Centre. A zip wire has been set up for them and when Trevor goes on it he gets stuck.
Twitching the Night Away Lee Pressman 3 July 2009 #16
Elvis is booked to sing on a local TV show and dreams of life as a singing superstar. Meanwhile Trevor and Norman are off to the woods to look for a rare bird.
Double Trouble Laura Beaumont and Paul Larson 4 July 2009 #17
Norman's cousin Derek comes to stay and appears to be a gigantic goody-two-shoes. Norman hatches a plan for revenge and sends Derek to pick some non-existent Pontypandy Pansies.
Sailor Steele Mellie Buse and Jan Page 5 July 2009 #18
Fireman Sam and the rest of the team are training Mike Flood and Charlie Jones to be reserve firemen, and Station Officer Steele is very pleased with their progress.
Fireman James Laura Beaumont and Paul Larson 10 July 2009 #19
James' fireman's radio connects to Jupiter, so he ends up solving emergencies before the crew arrives at each one. He then finds himself in deep trouble when he attempts to rescue Mike from a real fire.
Dilys' Big Surprise Jennifer Upton 11 July 2009 #20
Norman forgets his mother's birthday, so he tries to plan a party for her with Sarah and Mandy, but everything goes wrong when he tries to take charge and leaves the cake in the oven for too long after setting the timer incorrectly.
Day at the Seaside Lee Pressman 12 July 2009 #21
It is Station Officer Steele's day off from the Fire Service. Elvis persuades Sam to let him be in charge at the Fire Station. Trevor and Steele get into an argument over directions to the seaside, which leads to Trevor driving his bus into the water.
Model Plane Dave Ingham 13 July 2009 #22
James lets Norman try his new model aeroplane, but Norman flies it into Station Officer Steele who demands that he not fly it in Pontypandy. James and Norman go to the Mountain Rescue Centre to fly the plane, but Norman flies it into a tree. The boys try to retrieve it, but get stuck
Three Legged Race Dave Ingham 16 July 2009 #23
In the annual three-legged race in Pontypandy, Fireman Sam is partnered with a less-than-confident Dilys, while Norman is partnered with Mandy. Norman's attempts to cheat lead to him stepping in a gopher hole and spraining his ankle.
Norman's Ark Dave Ingham 17 July 2009 #24
The residents of Pontypandy wake up to find the whole town flooded. Norman tries to rescue Woolly, Lambykins, and Lion by himself, but falls out of his rowboat.
Open Day Dave Ingham 18 July 2009 #25
It is open day at the fire station and everyone is invited to visit and have a look around. Norman and James try to get a better view of a rescue demonstration from the roof, but end up becoming part of the demonstration when they get stuck on the roof.
Mike's Rocket Jennifer Upton 19 July 2009 #26
Mike has built a rocket and is preparing to launch it. Norman has become fascinated by Mike's project and decides to build one of his own, but forgets to add a parachute, and when he launches it, it flies into Dilys' shop.

Characters[]

Character Introduced[]

Cast[]

UK[]

  • Steven Kynman as Fireman Sam, Elvis Cridlington, Norman Price, Derek Price, James Jones and Charlie Jones
  • David Carling as Station Officer Norris Steele, Trevor Evans, Tom Thomas and Mike Flood
  • Su Douglas as Dilys Price, Mandy Flood and Helen Flood
  • Tegwen Tucker as Penny Morris, Sarah Jones and Bronwyn Jones

US[]

Trivia[]

  • During this series, Derek Price, Norman's cousin, appears for the first time.
  • To date, this is the only CGI series where Elvis appears in every episode.
  • This is the only series to feature Dave Ingham as head writer.
  • The final series will be broadcast in Croatia on HRT2.
  • The last series where James Jones is voiced by Steven Kynman in UK Dub before, being replaced by John Hasler in Series 8.
  • The first series not dubbed into Korean.

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References[]

  1. ↑ https://www.awn.com/news/fireman-sam-gets-new-partners
  2. ↑ https://www.c21media.net/news/cgi-sam-to-make-uk-terrestrial-debut/

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  1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Fireman_Sam_episodes#Series_7_(2009)
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