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Brum

1991 – 2002Show3 seasons76 episodesTV-G

ComedyKids
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

A heartwarming, uplifting kids series about family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for tears, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 76 episodes · best: S2E9 "Brum and the Street Party" 9.1

Episodes

8.2
8.9
8.2
8.5
8.5

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Charming Children's Show
  • Nostalgic Classic
  • Non-Verbal Storytelling
  • Automotive Adventures
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Problem-Solving Focus
  • Visual Comedy
  • Imagination Sparking
  • Gentle & Engaging

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Vic Finch

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 26, 1991 · November 4, 2002 · Ended

First aired
September 26, 1991
Last aired
November 4, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 76 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Kids, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Meaningful Name, Slapstick, Down the Drain +9

  • Meaningful Name
  • Slapstick
  • Down the Drain
  • Bragging Theme Tune
  • Out of Focus
  • Dub Pronunciation Change
  • Catchphrase
  • Large Ham
  • Pantomime Animal
  • Stock Footage
  • Action Figure Speech
  • So Once Again, the Day Is Saved

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Brum?"

Questions about Brum

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Brum?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Brum worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.2).

Does Brum get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.2, and season 2 peaks at 8.9. The highest-rated episode is Brum and the Street Party (season 2, episode 9) at 9.1, and the lowest is Brum and the Snow Thieves (season 3, episode 17) at 7.5.

Is Brum okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Brum?

13 h

About 13 hours: 76 episodes in 3 seasons of about 10 minutes each, aired from 1991 to 2002.

Will Brum make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Brum?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 1 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.