The Prince in Pontypandy

The Prince in Pontypandy
Series 11, Episode 1
Air Date	November 18, 2017 (UK) May 9th 2023 Welsh (UK)
Previous	Pontypandy in the Park
Next	Norman-Man vs. Firedog

The Prince in Pontypandy is the first episode of the 11th season of Fireman Sam. It was written by Paul Larson and Laura Beaumont.

Plot

Pontypandy is a buzz with excitement when a royal prince comes to visit and the Pontypandy Fire Service are given the responsibility of organizing the event, but when Tom falls down a ravine, an unexpected individual comes to his rescue.

Characters

• Fireman Sam
• Penny Morris
• Elvis Cridlington
• Ellie Phillips
• Arnold McKinley
• Station Officer Steele
• Dilys Price
• Sarah and James
• Hannah Sparkes
• Joe Sparkes
• Lizzie Sparkes
• Charlie Jones
• Bronwyn Jones
• Gareth Griffiths
• Tom Thomas
• Moose Roberts
• Trevor Evans
• Mandy Flood
• Norman Price
• Mike Flood
• Helen Flood
• Ben Hooper
• Bella Lasagne
• Jerry Lee Cridlington (cameo)
• Professor Pickles
• Mrs. Chen
• Lily Chen
• Chief Fire Officer Boyce
• Woolly
• The Prince
• The Princess (does not speak)
• The Young Prince (not seen)
• The Mayor of Newtown (mentioned)

Vehicles

• Jupiter
• Venus
• Wallaby 2
• Mike's Van
• Mobile Command Unit
• The Royal Limo
• Wallaby 1 (model)

Trivia

• This episode was made to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the series.
• The royal visitors are based on Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince George. Prince William has actually flown an RAF Search and Rescue Force Sea King during his service with the RAF and is a certified pilot of this helicopter.
• This is the first episode to be distributed by Mattel Creations and animated by DHX Media.
• The model helicopter Mandy gives to the young prince is of Wallaby 1.
• Going by production order, this is the fifth episode of Series 11.
• Floating Kart was mentioned in this episode.

Gallery

Video

UK version

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i-Kki8vgew

US version

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTZFD5ve0Jc

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