Why did Postman Pat get banned?

BBC News | ENTERTAINMENT | Postman Pat gets the sack. The services of the popular TV character Postman Pat are no longer required by the organisation whose good name he did so much to promote. The Royal Mail says it has dumped the cheery delivery man because he no longer fits in with the company’s “corporate image.”

Is Postman Pat discontinued?

Postman Pat is a British stop-motion animated television series first produced by Woodland Animations. A new version of the series was produced by Cosgrove Hall Films from 2003, which expanded on many aspects of the original series. The series ended on 29 March 2017 after 8 seasons and 12 specials.

Who was Postman Pat based on?

postmen of Kendal
John Cunliffe has stated that Pat is based on the postmen of Kendal; there was small post office at the end of John’s street and he became a close friend of the post office shop keeper, who told him the daily work that country postmen do, which later helped to form Postman Pat’s character.

What village does Postman Pat work in?

Greendale
Greendale, the village where Postman Pat delivers his mail, may be a model but it’s based on Longsleddale near Kendal. The narrow, twisting roads and sheep frequently featuring in storylines are a giveaway that it’s Cumbria. Postman Pat’s creator, John Cunliffe, dreamed up the stories while he lived in Kendal.

When did the Bouncy Castle episode come out?

A Bouncy Castle is the sixth episode of Postman Pat: Special Delivery Service and Season 6. It was first shown on Monday 6th October 2008 and was written by Denise Cassar. Pat has to deliver a bouncy castle to the school for its end of term party. The “Ted Glen” and “Bouncy” songs feature in this episode.

Where can I find Postman Pat Special Delivery Service?

Here’s some advice. Postman Pat: Special Delivery Service – Series 1: 6. A Bouncy Castle Series 1: 6. A Bouncy Castle Animation. Pat has to deliver a bouncy castle to Lauren’s class, but the castle accidentally inflates inside the sorting office.

Is the Postman Pat series on the iPlayer?

BBC iPlayer – Postman Pat: Special Delivery Service – Series 1: 6. A Bouncy Castle BBC iPlayer only works in the UK. Sorry, it’s due to rights issues. In the UK? Here’s some advice. Postman Pat: Special Delivery Service – Series 1: 6. A Bouncy Castle Series 1: 6. A Bouncy Castle Animation.

When was the first episode of Postman Pat?

It was first shown on Monday 6th October 2008 and was written by Denise Cassar. Pat has to deliver a bouncy castle to the school for its end of term party. The “Ted Glen” and “Bouncy” songs feature in this episode. Recurring stock footage from Seasons 3 – 5 is used.