Postman Pat and the Tricky Tracker is the twenty-first episode of Postman Pat's seventh season. It aired on Monday 16th September 2013 on Cbeebies and was written by Chris Bowden.
Summary[]
Alf Thompson's homing pigeon Cedric is taking part in another race and Pat has to deliver a tracking device to attach to the pigeon's leg. It must be delivered by noon, but when a magpie steals the special delivery, Pat is nearly late. He has to use Julian, Charlie and Meera's flying camera to get it to Thompson Ground on time.
Characters[]
- Pat
- Jess
- Julian Clifton
- Mrs. Goggins
- Ben Taylor
- Ted Glen
- Alf Thompson
- Rosie
- Cedric
- Reverend Timms
- Ajay Bains
- Meera Bains
- P.C. Selby
- Charlie Pringle
- Amy Wrigglesworth
- Bonnie (cameo)
Vehicles[]
- PAT 1
- PAT 2
- PAT 3
- Ted's Lorry
- Greendale Rocket
- VET 1
- Pencaster Flyer
- Alf's Quad Bike
Locations[]
- Greendale
- Pat's House
- Thompson Ground
- Greendale School
- The Church
- Greendale Station
- Greendale Hault
- The Vets
- Garner Lane
- Pencaster
- Special Delivery Service Sorting Office
- Greendale Farm (mentioned)
Cast[]
- Lewis MacLeod as Pat, Ben and Alf
- Melissa Sinden as Jess
- Janet James as Julian
- Carole Boyd as Mrs. Goggins and Charlie
- Bradley Clarkson as Ted and P.C. Selby
- Dan Milne as the Reverend Timms
- Kulvinder Ghir as Ajay
- Archie Panjabi as Meera
- Angela Griffin as Amy
Trivia[]
- Stock footage from Postman Pat and the Sculpture Trail, Postman Pat and the Chinese Dragon and Postman Pat and the Seaside Special is used.
- At one point, Pat and Ben make a reference to pantomime.
- This story is similar to Postman Pat and the Magpie Hen.
Goofs[]
- In real life, the magpie would not be brave enough to fly through Pat's van or perch itself on moving vehicles.
- Ajay should know better than to race his trains against birds.
Gallery[]
Title Card
Ted, Mrs. Goggins and Bonnie in Ted's Lorry
VET 1