Series synopsis
Postman Pat: Special Delivery Service is a kids animation television series that premiered on CBeebies on September 29, 2008. It ended on May 15, 2017. It stars Ken Barrie, Lewis Macleod, Bradley Clarkson and Dan Milne.
The world’s favourite Postman is back and delivering more than ever. Postman Pat has been promoted to the post of Head of Special Delivery Service. Equipped with his pilots license and a host of new transport options, Pat delivers in hard to reach places, from the top of a mountain to the middle of the sea anything from a giant ice block to a runaway cow!
Premise
The world’s favourite Postman is back and delivering more than ever. Postman Pat has been promoted to the post of Head of Special Delivery Service. Equipped with his pilots license and a host of new transport options, Pat delivers in hard to reach places, from the top of a mountain to the middle of the sea anything from a giant ice block to a runaway cow!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ken Barrie as Ted Glen/Alf Thompson/P.C. Selby/Reverend Timms (voice)
- Lewis Macleod as Pat Clifton / Ben Taylor (voice)
- Bradley Clarkson as Ted Glen / P.C. Selby (voice)
- Dan Milne as Reverend Timms (voice)
- Carole Boyd as Sara Clifton / Mrs. Goggins / Dorothy Thompson / Sylvia Gilbertson / Sarah Gilbertson / Charlie Pringle (voice)
- Kulvinder Ghir as Bill Thompson / Ajay Bains / Michael Lam (voice)
- Archie Panjabi as Nisha Bains / Meera Bains
- Angela Griffin as Amy Wrigglesworth / Lizzy Taylor
Guest cast
- Professor Brian Cox as Professor Ryan Farrow (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 78 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | September 29, 2008 | December 22, 2008 |
| Season 2 | 26 | February 11, 2013 | August 5, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 26 | November 21, 2016 | May 15, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Runaway Cow Pat's special mission is to deliver a new cow to Alf, but this cow has a habit of running away. It causes chaos in Pencaster and gets stuck on a ledge on Greendale Crag. Pat's delivery mission turns into an exciting rescue. |
September 29, 2008 |
| 2 |
A Teepee Pat must deliver the 1st prize in the annual Greendale treasure hunt, a tepee, and only Lauren knows the secret location. But when Pat loses Lauren's letter he must take part in the treasure hunt himself in order to find her. |
September 30, 2008 |
| 3 |
A Wind Machine On a very windy day, Pat has to deliver a wind generator to Ted Glen. |
October 1, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Postman Pat and Cowboy Colin There's a new Cowboy Colin book and the children of Greendale are excited that their teacher Lauren has ordered a copy of the book and is going to read it to them once Pat has delivered it. The problem is, everyone else in Greendale is excited too and wants to have a look. Pat is delayed, and once his van runs out of petrol, he has no choice but to jump on Pumpkin and ride to school. |
February 11, 2013 |
| 2 |
Postman Pat and Big Bob Bell Big Bob, the bell from the church tower of Reverend Timms's church, has been away to get mended. The children have prepared a special bell-ringing tune - Big Bob is coming back to Greendale. Pat has to deliver it to the church in time for the installation people to pop it in the bell tower. But what started as a windy day turns into a gale - trees are blown down, and the bell people can't get through! Pat needs to take to the air to make sure Big Bob Bell gets home in time for the children's song to triumph! |
February 18, 2013 |
| 3 |
Postman Pat and the Cheeky Sheep Pat has a special delivery for Amy - a brand new very special breed of sheep. But on the way to Amy's, the new sheep escapes and gets mixed up with all the other Greendale sheep! The new sheep leads all the others on a romp through Pencaster, eating all the cheese and smashing all the flowers. Then Pat realises that Bonnie the dog isn't just a very cute ball of fur - she's also a rather good sheepdog! |
February 25, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Postman Pat and the Cornish Caper Ted's workshop needs a power boost, so Pat and Jess set out to Cornwall to take delivery of something extra special - a steam engine called Old Betty! |
November 21, 2016 |
| 2 |
Postman Pat and the Giant Pumpkin It is Halloween and everyone is decorating pumpkins but when Ted's giant pumpkin floats out to sea, it takes the Special Delivery Service and Pat to make sure it is back in time for the Pumpkin Party! |
November 28, 2016 |
| 3 |
Postman Pat and the Flying Shark It's a special delivery for Pat and Jess when they have to deliver a giant inflatable shark in time for Sealife Awareness Day. |
December 5, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBeebies |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 29, 2008 |
| Last aired | May 15, 2017 |
| Runtime | 15 minutes |
| Status | Ended |