Fireman Sam

Miss Pawdry secretly stows away on a Pioneer camping trip, joining the group without being noticed. She then leads Mandy and the rest of the Pioneers deep into the dense woods forest, where they all become lost and struggle to find their way back.

Mountain Cat is a television programme presented in an episode format. It falls under the simple classification of an “episode” within the broader series, offering a self‑contained story that fits the programme’s overall style. Though the series title hints at adventurous themes, this particular instalment stands on its own, delivering a concise narrative without the need for external context. In this episode, Miss Pawdry covertly joins a Pioneer camping excursion, slipping aboard without anyone’s knowledge. Once the group is underway, she takes charge, guiding Mandy and the rest of the Pioneers deeper into the surrounding forest. Her unplanned involvement leads the party off the intended route, and the whole group ends up lost amid the trees. The mishap unfolds against the backdrop of a typical outdoor adventure, with the forest providing both the setting and the obstacle. Miss Pawdry’s unexpected presence becomes the catalyst for the detour, while Mandy and the other Pioneers, trusting her direction, follow her into unfamiliar terrain. The episode centres on the resulting confusion, emphasizing how a single hidden decision can steer an entire group away from safety and into disorientation.