Fire Crackers Explained

Fire Crackers is a British television sitcom set in the Croppers End Fire Station, with its 60-year-old fire engine Bessie . It aired from 29 August 1964 to 20 February 1965.^[1] Two series were produced, for a total of 13 episodes. The series was produced by Associated Television (ATV), and aired on ITV. Unlike many British series of the 1960s, the series survives intact in the archives.^[2]

Cast

• Alfred Marks as Charlie, Fire Chief
• Joe Baker as Jumbo
• Sydney Bromley as Whiskers
• Ronnie Brody as Loverboy
• Norman Chappell as Leading Fireman Piggott
• Martin Boddey as Station Officer Blazer
• Clive Elliott as Tadpole

Episodes

Series 1

• "Semi Detached" (aired 29 August 1964)
• "Wanted: One Fire" (aired 5 September 1964)
• "Objective Case" (aired 12 September 1964)
• "Fire Belle for Five" (aired 19 September 1964)
• "Blue Blooded Buddy" (aired 26 September 1964)
• "Power Crazy" (aired 3 October 1964)

Series 2

• "The Business as Usual" (aired 9 January 1965)
• "Strictly for the Birds" (aired 16 January 1965)
• "Pie in the Sky" (aired 23 January 1965)
• "Slap on the Map" (aired 30 January 1965)
• "The Willie Waghorn Story" (aired 6 February 1965)
• "Beautiful Dreamer" (aired 13 February 1965)
• "Saved by the Bell" (aired 20 February 1965)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Fire Crackers . 24 July 2024 . British Film Institute Collections Search.
2. http://www.lostshows.com/default.aspx?search=fire+crackers