The brand new series of Chuggington, the action-packed and contemporary animated train TV programme for pre-schoolers, first aired on CBeebies on the 26th August beginning with a 30-minute extended episode titled “Chug Patrol: Ready to Rescue” and what a great episode it was. For those of you who missed it, the good news is you can still catch it on iPlayer until 5:24PM on Monday the 2nd September so make sure you check it out.
In this series you will find Wilson, Brewster and Koko on their most exciting adventures yet as they move up to advanced training. They face new challenges, learn new skills and discover a sense of achievement through teamwork, courage and determination.
We were lucky enough to have been sent a preview of “Chug Patrol: Ready to Rescue” along with the new series four episodes and Ben, a major Chuggington fan, was totally gripped from beginning to end. He loved watching Wilson rush to Koko's rescue to pull her out of a collapsing mine tunnel and Wilson, the Chug Patroller, using his new skills to locate Emery with the aid of a flare to get him back on track with a huge crane. He has asked to watch the Chuggington DVD's so many times in the past week I have lost count and every time I put an episode on for him, he views it with the same enthusiasm as the first time except of course I get a running commentary of what is going to happen next.
Series four sees lots of exciting new characters, extensive rolling stock and new locations, including the Drop and Load Yard, the Working Wheels Service Yard and the Chug Patrol Headquarters which is sure to excite old viewers and attract new. The new series is currently being aired on CBeebies with a further thirteen episodes speeding on to screens in early 2014. You can find latest information on Chugginton and the TV listings here.
Chuggington fans will also be delighted to hear that there is a competition running on the Chuggington Facebook page which is offering over £250 worth of Chuggington Stack Track.
Entry is easy, just click this link and enter in your details to be in with a chance to win before 5:00 p.m. (ET) September 3, 2013. I have!
* Disclaimer: I received a copy of Chuggington “Chug Patrol: Ready to Rescue” and Series 4 in exchange for a review, I have not been paid to write this post. All views and opinions expressed here are my own.