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Station Jim

In the late 1800s, a dedicated young porter named Bob Gregson strives to make a good impression at a rural railway station, hoping to secure the stationmaster's approval as his successor, who is set to retire soon.

In the 1890s, a young porter named Bob Gregson works at a rural railway station and dreams of impressing the stationmaster to become his successor. He falls in love with a teacher, Harriet Collins, and wants to save the local orphanage where she works, which is threatened by a local businessman's property deal. Bob discovers a talented Jack Russell terrier, "Station Jim," in a crate and uses its tricks to attract passengers. When Queen Victoria visits the station, Bob hopes to persuade her to support the orphanage, but unknown anti-royalist terrorists plan to assassinate her. Station Jim recognizes the assassin, foils the attempt, and saves the day.

Info about Station Jim

Studio(s): BBC

Originally Released: United States, Dec 30, 2001

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, Romance