Stop-motion animation children's television series about a fireman called Sam, his fellow firefighters, and other townspeople in the Welsh town of Pontypandy
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Women's minister calls for 'revised version' of Fireman Sam to challenge firefighter stereotypes
The women's minister Victoria Atkins has called for a "revised version" of Fireman Sam, to challenge the stereotype that all firefighters are male. The Conservative MP made the comments during a House of Commons debate about the adequacy of facilities in fire stations for female firefighters. "Women are just as capable as men in terms of firefighting," Ms Atkins said. talkradio.co.uk |