- “Mud, glorious mud!”
- ― Alfie
A Happy Day for Percy, originally titled Byron Saves the Day, is a Jack and the Pack episode.
Plot
Byron is disappointed when his hard work is being ignored. But when Max and Monty's reckless behaviour causes a water pump to burst and Alfie becomes trapped in thick mud, Byron rushes to the rescue and finally gets the attention he deserves.
Characters
- Percy
- Jack
- Byron
- Alfie
- Max and Monty
- Oliver
- Kelly
- Miss Jenny
- Buster (cameo)
- The Foreman (cameo)
Locations
Trivia
- The original title for this episode was going to be "Byron Saves the Day," although that title is still listed on Virgin TV Anytime's website.
- The line "Mud, Glorious Mud!" comes from the chorus of the popular Flanders and Swann song "The Hippopotamus."
- This episode marks Byron's last speaking role to date.
- This is the only episode of Jack and the Pack where Thomas does not appear.
Goofs
- The title of this episode is misleading as nothing particularly pleasant happens to Percy.
- When Byron is cutting out the trench, his treads keep moving after he stops.
In Other Languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| German | Ein glücklicher Tag für Percy | A Happy Day for Percy |
| Dutch | Een gelukkige dag voor Percy | A Lucky Day for Percy |
Home Media Releases
UK
DVD Boxsets
US
DVD Boxsets
- Totally Thomas Volume 5
- On Site with Thomas and Other Adventures/Thomas' Trusty Friends Double Feature
- On Site with Thomas and Other Adventures/Races, Rescues and Runaways and Other Thomas Adventures Double Feature
- Ultimate Thomas Collection
AUS/NL/GER
- Thomas' Trusty Friends
Gallery
Title card
US title card
Episode
UK Narration
US Narration