Ep 12. Blast From the Past

In Fireman Sam season 11 episode 12, titled "Blast From the Past," the brave firefighters of Pontypandy are faced with an unusual incident when a historical artifact goes missing from the Pontypandy Museum. As Fireman Sam and his team try to investigate the matter, they find themselves transported back in time to the days when the artifact was last seen in the museum.

The episode starts with Fireman Sam and his team being called to the Pontypandy Museum, where an alarm had been triggered overnight. Upon investigation, they discover that a precious and rare historical artifact, a Roman helmet, has been stolen from the museum. The team starts a search operation for the missing helmet, but they are unable to find any concrete leads.

Just as they were about to give up the search, Mike Flood, who had been excavating a nearby area to expand his store, discovers a strange object while digging. Upon closer inspection, the object turns out to be the missing Roman helmet.

However, things take a strange turn when, while still holding the helmet, Mike accidentally activates a time machine that sends him and the team back in time to the Roman era. They find themselves in an unfamiliar landscape, surrounded by Roman soldiers and chariots, and must quickly figure out how to return home.

While exploring the ancient surroundings, they meet a young Roman boy named Maximus who helps them navigate through the era. As they journey through time, they learn about Roman culture, society, and warfare, and even help a Roman commander, Julius Maximus, defend his fort against enemy attack.

Along the way, the team learns how the Roman helmet they had been searching for ended up in the museum, and they uncover a plot to steal the helmet for personal gain.

With the help of Maximus and their quick thinking, the team manages to prevent the theft and return the helmet to the museum. They then activate the time machine to return to their own time.

As they return home, the team is left wondering if this incredible journey was just a dream, or if they really traveled back in time. Nonetheless, they are happy to have returned the missing helmet to its rightful place and saved it from the hands of those who would use it for their own gain.

Overall, "Blast From the Past" is a thrilling episode full of adventure, time travel, and a history lesson that viewers young and old will enjoy.