• 1986
  • 5m
Jimbo and the Jet-Set

Summary A diminutive, talking 'Jumbo' jet-plane called Jimbo often infuriates the airport controller.. His pals include other talking planes and ground vehicles like Tommy Tow-Truck. View more details

  • 1986
  • 5m

Jimbo and the Jet-Set

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Susan Sheridan Peter Hawkins

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6.3

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Genres : Adventure Fantasy Drama Animation Family

Release date : Jan 5, 1986

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : Maddocks Cartoon Productions

Summary A diminutive, talking 'Jumbo' jet-plane called Jimbo often infuriates the airport controller.. His pals include other talking planes and ground vehicles like Tommy Tow-Truck. View more details

Details

Genres : Adventure Fantasy Drama Animation Family

Release date : Jan 5, 1986

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : Maddocks Cartoon Productions

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Jimbo and the Jet-Set (1986) Jimbo and the Jet-Set (1986)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Jan 05, 1986
A Little Big Problem
The origin of how Jimbo came to be starts out at the Aircraft Factory, where the technicians use centimetres instead of inches, resulting in "half a Jumbo".
Episode 2 • Jan 06, 1986
Trouble at Sea
One day whilst crossing the Atlantic, Jimbo sees a ship in distress and frantically does all he can to gather help to save it.
Episode 3 • Jan 07, 1986
First Time Flyers
Jimbo is to take a class of children on their first ever flight. Despite the Chief's warnings to behave, Jimbo gives the kids a ride they'll never forget - much to their poor teacher's displeasure.
Episode 4 • Jan 12, 1986
U.F.O
One stormy night, Jimbo claims to have seen a flying saucer hovering above London Airport. The Chief thinks he is playing another joke until he experiences a Close Encounter.
Episode 5 • Jan 13, 1986
April Fool's Day
Today is the Chief's birthday which, ironically, is on April Fools Day. He has a bit of fun with Jimbo whilst testing out fire safety with Captain Squirt of the Fire Department, but Jimbo gets the last laugh.
Episode 6 • Jan 14, 1986
The Old Timer
One misty day, Jimbo comes across a Wellington bomber plane (the Old Timer) who has lost his way in the fog. Jimbo offers to guide him home but weather (rain, snow, fog) constantly causes the pair to be diverted to one airfield after another.
Episode 7 • Jan 19, 1986
Royal Visitors
The Chief flies everyone in a blind panic when he hears word that royal visitors are due to arrive at the airfield. Unfortunately for him, the visitors (who turn out be just a trio of Corgi dogs) are not as royal as he was expecting.
Episode 8 • Jan 20, 1986
Jet Lag
Poor Jimbo suffers jet lag after an uncomfortable flight. The Flying Doctor has to get Jimbo to gain his confidence in order to fly again; but when all his methods fail, Tommy Towtruck suggests a bold solution.
Episode 9 • Jan 21, 1986
Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud
Jimbo is low on fuel and wants to get home but finds himself in a "queue" with other planes waiting to land. With help from a large cloud, Jimbo pretends to be Concorde in order to slip in quietly, which causes great confusion at London Airport.
Episode 10 • Jan 26, 1986
Holiday Weather
Fed up with the cold and wet in Britain, Jimbo flies to Hawaii for his holiday for some fun in the sun. All is well until a volcano really heats things up.
Episode 11 • Jan 27, 1986
Winter Wonderland
Jimbo is sent to take champion skiers to Switzerland for an important championship and even shows off a few of his own winter sports.
Episode 12 • Jan 28, 1986
Jimbo Down Under
Jimbo is sent to take champion skiers to Switzerland for an important championship and even shows off a few of his own winter sports.
Episode 13 • Feb 02, 1986
Jimbo and the Astronaut
Flying a little too high, Jimbo finds himself out in outer space, where he helps a stranded astronaut back to Earth.
Episode 14 • Feb 03, 1986
Jungle Jimbo
An airport in Africa begins using computer technology to keep things running. Jimbo realises how useful computers and elephants are when he helps to put out a forest fire.
Episode 15 • Feb 04, 1986
Jimbo and the Whale
Jimbo's engines are acting up as he flies over the North Pole, causing him to become stranded. But he gets airborne again with help from a whale.
Episode 16 • Feb 09, 1986
Bermuda Triangle
Jimbo is to escort the Old Timer to a wartime convention in Miami, Florida, USA. but ends up becoming trapped in the mysterious Bermuda Triangle.
Episode 17 • Feb 10, 1986
The Chief Gets a Rocket
Jimbo is sent on a Top Secret mission to help with the launching of a rocket. The Chief, Control Tower and all, are also sent to launch it, but they end up launching the Control Tower by mistake.
Episode 18 • Feb 11, 1986
The Controller's Apprentic
The Chief brings along his nephew to teach him how to be a proper airfield chief, much to Jimbo's dismay. but the apprentice's cockiness becomes his downfall.
Episode 19 • Feb 16, 1986
Chinese Pandamonium
Jimbo is sent, along with an animal trainer, to try and capture a rare panda from China. Much to his embarrassment he is disguised as a panda as camouflage, but the Chief ends up laughing on the other side of his face when Jimbo returns with a live Chinese dragon.
Episode 20 • Feb 17, 1986
The Pennand Inca Story
Jimbo sets off with a tropical explorer to find an ancient ink well that writes with pure gold. However, the result isn't entirely successful.
Episode 21 • Feb 23, 1986
Quiet Please
The chief of the airport has received complaints about noise, so he tries to keep it to a minimum...or does he?
Episode 22 • Dec 22, 1986
Jinglebells Jimbo
When Father Christmas's sleigh is stolen, Jimbo is sent to help deliver presents all over the world in time for Christmas.
Episode 23 • Jan 15, 1987
The Great Air Race
A round-the-world air race is set and Jimbo wishes he could take part. He gets his chance when he has to hurry the race judge to the finishing line when he arrives at the start by mistake. Low on fuel, Jimbo relies on rocket power to get to the finish in time.
Episode 24 • Jan 22, 1987
The Little Red Devil
A special display of Red Devil Planes are prepared for a retiring Admiral, but when one of them is unavailable, Tommy Towtruck tries to masquerade Jimbo to look like one of them. However, the paint is not entirely waterproof when a storm breaks.
Episode 25 • Feb 05, 1987
The Computer Clanger
The Airfield Administration decide to build another "Jimbo" for their fleet. To avert another mishap, the Aircraft Factory decide to build the new plane using computers - only this time, they mistake centimetres for yards.
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