Car S.O.S.

Tim and Fuzz recover the rusting wreck of a rare Talbot Sunbeam Lotus that belongs to a former firefighter from Forfar. The ex‑firefighter was forced to abandon both his firefighting career and his ability to drive after suffering a back injury.

The broadcast is an episode from the series Talbot Sunbeam Lotus. It is catalogued as a programme rather than a film, and it falls within the episode genre. The piece is presented in a straightforward format, focusing on a single narrative rather than a multi‑part storyline. In this instalment, the characters Tim and Fuzz take on the task of salvaging a deteriorating, rust‑covered vehicle. The car in question is a rare Talbot Sunbeam Lotus that had fallen into disrepair. It originally belonged to a man who once served as a firefighter in Forfar, but a serious back injury forced him to abandon both his profession and his ability to drive. The episode highlights the rarity of the Lotus model, underscoring why its recovery matters despite its neglected state. It also points out the personal circumstances of the former firefighter, whose injury not only ended his career but also left him unable to use the car he once owned. The setting in Forfar provides a clear geographical backdrop for the rescue operation. Tim and Fuzz’s intervention forms the core of the story, as they manage to retrieve the corroded vehicle from its ruined condition. Their effort restores the car, at least temporarily, to a state where it can be appreciated again, completing the narrative arc of the episode.