TUGS (1989) is a kids, family, drama web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch TUGS online in HD.
TUGS — Storyline
TUGS is a British children's television series first broadcast in 1988. It was created by the producers of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, Robert D. Cardona and David Mitton. The series dealt with the adventures of two anthropomorphized tugboat fleets, the Star Fleet and the Z-Stacks, who compete against each other in the fictional Bigg City Port. The series was set in the Roaring Twenties, and was produced by TUGS Ltd., for TVS and Clearwater Features Ltd. Music was composed by Junior Campbell and Mike O'Donnell, who also wrote the music for Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends.
Due to the bankruptcy of production company TVS, the series did not continue production past 13 episodes. Following the initial airing of the series throughout 1988, television rights were sold to an unknown party, while all models and sets from the series sold to Britt Allcroft. Modified set props and tugboat models were used in Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends from 1991 onwards.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Robert D. Cardona, David Mitton
- Starring: Patrick Allen, Timothy Bateson, Shaun Prendergast, John Baddeley, Chris Tulloch, Lee Cornes, Simon Nash, Nigel Anthony
TUGS — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1989-04-04 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Genre | Kids, Family, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | ABC TV |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.3/10 (3 votes) |
TUGS — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Sunshine (1989-04-04) — It is the 1920's: Rival tug fleets compete for work in Bigg City Port. Captain Star briefs his Star Tugs – he's trying the regular contract to dock The Duchess ocean liner. It'll b
- E2: Pirate (1989-04-11) — Ten Cents delivers his last cargo barge to the Old Quay after a very busy day. As night falls, it is towed away by a mysterious boat. Captain Star is cross to hear that one of his
- E3: Trapped (1989-04-18) — The Z-Stacks must share the up-river jobs with the Star Tugs. When a tramper that Zorran and Zug are towing goes out of control blocking the river and trapping the Stars, Zorran tr
- E4: Regatta (1989-04-25) — Lillie Lightship is sad. Moored out of the harbour to guide boats and keep them out of danger, she never gets to see the Regatta. In spite of Lillie's warnings, a tramper sees her
- E5: Munitions (1989-05-02) — During the annual manoeuvers, both Bigg City tug fleets service the navy. It is a dangerous job, handling ammunition and explosive barges. All is going smoothly until Bluenose, a b
- E6: Warrior (1989-05-09) — Warrior had always had a reputation for being a bit clumsy, but on this day he sets out to prove to Captain Star that he is capable of working without causing accidents. However, o
- E7: High Tide (1989-05-16) — The Stars and the Z-Stacks are both competing for a big steel contract. the fleet which can transport the most steel in one day, wins the contract. The canal is a short cut through
- E8: Quarantine (1989-05-23) — It has been one of the hottest weeks of the summer. In such hot weather, there was a greater danger that ships might be carrying diseases. If this was the case, the ships would hav
- E9: Ghosts (1989-05-30) — Old sea stories – especially about ghosts – are favourites amongst the tugs of Bigg City Harbour. No one will admit to taking them too seriously; so when Big Mac rushes back to the
- E10: Jinxed (1989-06-06) — In the estuary late one evening Ten Cents and Sunshine came across a tug named Boomer, who was just drifting along hoping to be run down by a big ship and sunk because he was extre
- E11: High Winds (1989-06-13) — An old dirty tramper from Australia suspected of smuggling lurks outside the limits of Bigg City bay. It is the notorious Johnny Cuba. When bad weather suddenly comes, he forces Ze
- E12: Up River (1989-06-20) — Towing huge piles of logs was always a very dangerous operation. When the snows began to melt and the rivers swelled it added to the danger. Because of the sudden rush of water tha
- E13: Bigg Freeze (1989-06-27) — An Ocean liner called Vienna is to come into Bigg City Port but Lillie Lightships needs to refuel, if there isn't a light Vienna can't come. Supplies are low, Ten Cents and Sunshin
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does TUGS have? 1 season(s) with 13 episodes.
Who created TUGS? Robert D. Cardona, David Mitton.
Where can I watch TUGS? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
