Tractor Tom

YMA recommendation

Approved as non-violent media, with caution. Slapstick comedy

Most suitable age range:

2-4

Availability

At time of review, screening on DVD.

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About the program

Year of production	2003
Classification advice
Rating	G
Consumer advice lines	None
Duration	12 minutes

Other information
Country of origin	UK
Production Company	Contender Group

Synopsis

Tractor Tom is a friendly red tractor who lives on Springhill Farm and is very good at finding different ways to help his friends Fi and Matt take care of the farm while also helping the other machines and animals overcome problems and find their way out of messy situations.

Points to consider

Words of caution

Accidental slapstick comedy includes

Matt falls off a ladder and lands on some paint cans (he is unharmed but covered in paint). A couple of ducks laugh at him.

Positive aspects

using creativity to solve problems
believing in yourself
friendship and helpfulness

Questions to ask

Do you think it would hurt if that happened in real life?