The Pontypandyness Monster is the eleventh episode of Series 8. It was written by Miranda Larson.
Plot[]
The Pontypandyness Monster," a fictional lake monster leads to a real-life emergency. Seeking to boost her Grandad Gareth's train business, Sarah invents the "Pontypandyness Monster" and claims to have seen it. Her story gains traction, drawing a large, eager crowd of onlookers to the lake's unfinished jetty. However, the flimsy structure cannot support the weight and breaks, leaving Elvis, Moose, and other residents stranded on the detached piece of floating dock. As Fireman Sam and his crew arrive to perform a rescue, they discover that the jetty is caught on submerged rocks. While the team works to free the dock, a remorseful Sarah confesses to fabricating the monster story. Despite the danger caused by her prank, the adventure ultimately helps Gareth's business, as the community is reminded of the local attractions and pledges to return for a train ride.
Characters[]
- Fireman Sam
- Penny Morris
- Elvis Cridlington
- Station Officer Steele
- Norman Price
- Dilys Price
- Trevor Evans
- Moose Roberts
- Gareth Griffiths
- Sarah and James
- Mike Flood
- Helen Flood
- Mandy Flood
- Bronwyn Jones
- Charlie Jones
Vehicles[]
Goofs[]
- When Moose is telling James to get help, Bronwyn’s legs are behind the lake.