Fish Town

In Brixham, the local fishermen are getting ready for the yearly Trawler Race. Their preparations are causing concern for landlady Pat Seddon, who dreads the inevitable influx of noisy revelers. She worries about the disorder they might bring to her premises and the strain on local amenities.

The programme is an episode that follows the community of Brixham as its fishermen get ready for the yearly Trawler Race. It centres on the preparations that take place in the coastal town, giving viewers a glimpse of the routine and excitement that surround this local event. In the core of the story, the local seafarers are busy organising everything they need for the race, while Pat Seddon, the landlady of a nearby establishment, is anything but thrilled. She dreads the inevitable influx of raucous revellers that the competition brings, knowing she’ll have to cope with the noisy crowd that follows the festivities. The episode juxtaposes the bustling activity of the fishermen with Pat’s apprehension about the forthcoming revelry. While the crew focuses on getting their vessels in order, the landlady’s concerns highlight the other side of the celebration – the challenge of managing a lively, sometimes disorderly, gathering of supporters. This contrast provides a simple yet clear picture of the tensions that arise each year when the race rolls around.