Brum is a British children's superhero rescue television series about the adventures of a radio controlled car of the same name. It was produced by Ragdoll Productions for HIT Entertainment and first broadcast in 1991. It was initially directed, written and produced by Anne Wood, latterly directed and written by Vic Finch, Paul Leather, Emma Lindley, Morgan Hall, Brian Simmons, Nigel P Harris and others. It was initially narrated by Toyah Willcox and later by Tom Wright. The show was first aired on Children's BBC on BBC One and also aired in the United States on Discovery Kids as part of the Ready Set Learn kids block on the channel that lasted from 1996 to 2010. The show has also aired on ABC, ABC1 and ABC2 in Australia.
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Gorgeous Gordon's new barber's chair malfunctions, sending him whizzing out of control through the Big Town and onto a rollercoaster. It's up to Brum to save the day.
Gorgeous Gordon's new barber's chair malfunctions, sending him whizzing out of control through the Big Town and onto a rollercoaster. It's up to Brum to save the day.
Mr Brillo is happily riding in a rickshaw as part of the Big Town parade. Yet the rickety rickshaw rolls away, and after a series of scrapes teeters perilously over the edge of a high building. Brum saves the day by pulling the rickshaw and Mr Brillo to safety.
Mr Brillo is happily riding in a rickshaw as part of the Big Town parade. Yet the rickety rickshaw rolls away, and after a series of scrapes teeters perilously over the edge of a high building. Brum saves the day by pulling the rickshaw and Mr Brillo to safety.
When Bubble and Squeak steal a safe containing Mrs Posh's jewels and drop it into the river, Brum saves the day by diving in and retrieving the gems.
When Bubble and Squeak steal a safe containing Mrs Posh's jewels and drop it into the river, Brum saves the day by diving in and retrieving the gems.
When a girl loses her pet mouse it scurries through the Big Town and disappears into the Big Town Dance Hall. Brum saves the day by skilfully guiding the mouse back to its owner.
When a girl loses her pet mouse it scurries through the Big Town and disappears into the Big Town Dance Hall. Brum saves the day by skilfully guiding the mouse back to its owner.
When Mr Brillo's new garden gnome ends up stuck at the top of the Big Town flagpole, Brum saves the day by performing a daredevil high-wire routine.
When Mr Brillo's new garden gnome ends up stuck at the top of the Big Town flagpole, Brum saves the day by performing a daredevil high-wire routine.
Pickpocket Polly and Magic Paul, the street performer, take advantage of the rich pickings in the crowd of onlookers. The baddies make their getaway with a bag full of swag. Brum saves the day by catapulting the baddies into the Big Town Fountain, keeping the crowd spellbound.
Pickpocket Polly and Magic Paul, the street performer, take advantage of the rich pickings in the crowd of onlookers. The baddies make their getaway with a bag full of swag. Brum saves the day by catapulting the baddies into the Big Town Fountain, keeping the crowd spellbound.
The Visiting Man is keen to help the festivities along at a children's party, but instead of filling a balloon with helium he accidentally uses cream. The bulging balloon bounces through the Big Town with Brum in pursuit, and he saves the day by squashing the balloon into a drain, where it bursts safely.
The Visiting Man is keen to help the festivities along at a children's party, but instead of filling a balloon with helium he accidentally uses cream. The bulging balloon bounces through the Big Town with Brum in pursuit, and he saves the day by squashing the balloon into a drain, where it bursts safely.
A baddie steals the Visiting Man's stopwatch. With Brum hot on her heels, she races through the sports centre. Brum saves the day by sending the baddie into a spin and retrieving the precious watch.
A baddie steals the Visiting Man's stopwatch. With Brum hot on her heels, she races through the sports centre. Brum saves the day by sending the baddie into a spin and retrieving the precious watch.
Granny Slippers hurtles out of control through the Big Town on Max Speed's stunt bike, towards a towering stunt ramp. Brum saves the day by diverting the runaway bike from a death-defying leap into a pile of soft straw bales.
Granny Slippers hurtles out of control through the Big Town on Max Speed's stunt bike, towards a towering stunt ramp. Brum saves the day by diverting the runaway bike from a death-defying leap into a pile of soft straw bales.
The Corporation Men are adding some ornamental stone balls to the Big Town Square. One of the balls shoots off the back of their van and thunders through the Big Town. Brum saves the day by heroically catching the ball and returning it safely to the Town Square.
The Corporation Men are adding some ornamental stone balls to the Big Town Square. One of the balls shoots off the back of their van and thunders through the Big Town. Brum saves the day by heroically catching the ball and returning it safely to the Town Square.
Nick and Rob steal Mr Brillo's prize gnome to sell on their market stall. Brum saves the day by tracking down the baddies and sending them tumbling.
Nick and Rob steal Mr Brillo's prize gnome to sell on their market stall. Brum saves the day by tracking down the baddies and sending them tumbling.
When an abandoned sofa rolls away from the Corporation men, it causes mayhem. Brum races after the speeding sofa, which comes to rest close to the edge of the Big Town dump. Brum nudges the sofa back from the brink.
When an abandoned sofa rolls away from the Corporation men, it causes mayhem. Brum races after the speeding sofa, which comes to rest close to the edge of the Big Town dump. Brum nudges the sofa back from the brink.
It is the wheelchair basketball final in the Big Town. The Big Town team are losing by 6 points to 2 with only minutes to go, due to unfair play by the opposition. Brum saves the day by teaming up with a keen fan and scoring the winning goal.
It is the wheelchair basketball final in the Big Town. The Big Town team are losing by 6 points to 2 with only minutes to go, due to unfair play by the opposition. Brum saves the day by teaming up with a keen fan and scoring the winning goal.
When a baddie attempts to steal a beautiful dress from a Big Town shop window, she runs into trouble. Unable to remove it from the display, she's forced to take the mannequin as well. Brum saves the day by retrieving the dress and mannequin for the shopkeeper.
When a baddie attempts to steal a beautiful dress from a Big Town shop window, she runs into trouble. Unable to remove it from the display, she's forced to take the mannequin as well. Brum saves the day by retrieving the dress and mannequin for the shopkeeper.
Just as it is about to be revealed, a statue of the Mayor rolls away into the Big Town. Will Brum rescue the statue in time?
Just as it is about to be revealed, a statue of the Mayor rolls away into the Big Town. Will Brum rescue the statue in time?
A baddie steals a beautiful music box from a class of ballet dancers. Will the baddie be 'tutu' clever, or can Brum make her dance to his tune?
A baddie steals a beautiful music box from a class of ballet dancers. Will the baddie be 'tutu' clever, or can Brum make her dance to his tune?
Mrs Celebrity's prize pooch's diamond-studded collar is stolen by two of the Big Town baddies. Will they make off with the glittering loot, or can Brum collar the crooks?
Mrs Celebrity's prize pooch's diamond-studded collar is stolen by two of the Big Town baddies. Will they make off with the glittering loot, or can Brum collar the crooks?
A flower seller's money is stolen by two baddies. Disguised as bushes, they hide in a garden centre. Can Brum weed them out, or will the baddies throw him off the scent?
A flower seller's money is stolen by two baddies. Disguised as bushes, they hide in a garden centre. Can Brum weed them out, or will the baddies throw him off the scent?
The Big Town Mayor gets stuck on a funfair train ride which he was asked to open. Can Brum rescue the runaway train before it runs off the rails?
The Big Town Mayor gets stuck on a funfair train ride which he was asked to open. Can Brum rescue the runaway train before it runs off the rails?
Business is booming for the Big Town balloon seller until her balloons are stolen. Will the baddies float up, up and away or can Brum stop the high-flying criminals?
Business is booming for the Big Town balloon seller until her balloons are stolen. Will the baddies float up, up and away or can Brum stop the high-flying criminals?
A beautiful bride accidentally steps on a skateboard and takes a hair-raising ride through the Big Town. Can Brum save the day and get her to the church on time?
A beautiful bride accidentally steps on a skateboard and takes a hair-raising ride through the Big Town. Can Brum save the day and get her to the church on time?
The Shadow, one of the Big Town baddies, sneaks into the museum and steals the Big Town Crown. Can Brum see through the Shadow's disguise?
The Shadow, one of the Big Town baddies, sneaks into the museum and steals the Big Town Crown. Can Brum see through the Shadow's disguise?
Brum is on a mission to recover a gymnast's hoop that's bouncing through the town getting the traffic policeman and Granny Slippers in a twist. Can Brum recover the hoop before the start of a big competition?
Brum is on a mission to recover a gymnast's hoop that's bouncing through the town getting the traffic policeman and Granny Slippers in a twist. Can Brum recover the hoop before the start of a big competition?
Thieves steal a celebrity's valuable jewellery at the airport and Brum tries to stop the cargo plane before they take off.
Thieves steal a celebrity's valuable jewellery at the airport and Brum tries to stop the cargo plane before they take off.
Brum is a British children's superhero rescue television series about the adventures of a radio controlled car of the same name. It was produced by Ragdoll Productions for HIT Entertainment and first broadcast in 1991. It was initially directed, written and produced by Anne Wood, latterly directed and written by Vic Finch, Paul Leather, Emma Lindley, Morgan Hall, Brian Simmons, Nigel P Harris and others. It was initially narrated by Toyah Willcox and later by Tom Wright. The show was first aired on Children's BBC on BBC One and also aired in the United States on Discovery Kids as part of the Ready Set Learn kids block on the channel that lasted from 1996 to 2010. The show has also aired on ABC, ABC1 and ABC2 in Australia.
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