Here’s something that will make you feel old, Fireman Sam has been on our TV screens for 30 years!
I remember it from when I was little, and there’s something really lovely about my own children enjoying it now. Even if it looks slightly different now than it did back then! It took me a while to get used to the new cartoon style to be honest, and I still prefer the classic stop-motion style that I grew up with . But, my children both like the newer version of it, so who am I to argue!
To celebrate Fireman Sam turning 30, Abbey Home Media have just released a brand new DVD called ‘Sam’s birthday’, featuring a fab collection of episodes. In the title episode ‘Sam’s birthday’, Sam is given the day off to go and relax, while Charlie is busy trying to make him a remote control model of Jupiter as a surprise present. As is often the way in Pontypandy though, things don’t quite go to plan!
The other episodes in this lovely collection are:
- Pontypandy in the park
- Paddle on
- The great party panic
- Pizza pandemonium
Each episode is fun and exciting for little ones, and while it seems like there is always something going wrong in town, Fireman Sam always manages to step in and save the day.
Both Rhys and Nerys have loved watching this DVD, which is great because at times it can be hard to find things that they both want to watch! Fireman Sam really is a classic though, isn’t it. I wonder if my grandchildren will be watching it in another 30 years!
Disclosure – I was sent a copy of the DVD for the purpose of this review, but all words and opinions are my own.