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Thomas & Friends is a British children's television series, which had its first broadcast on the ITV network on 4 September 1984. It is based on The Railway Series of books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher Awdry. These books deal with the adventures of a group of anthropomorphised locomotives and road vehicles who live on the fictional Island of Sodor. The books were based on stories Wilbert told to entertain his son, Christopher during his recovery from measles. From Series one to four, many of the stories are based on events from Awdry's personal experience.
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Checked Jul 24, 2026
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Thomas & Friends is a British children's television series, which had its first broadcast on the ITV network on 4 September 1984. It is based on The Railway Series of books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher Awdry. These books deal with the adventures of a group of anthropomorphised locomotives and road vehicles who live on the fictional Island of Sodor. The books were based on stories Wilbert told to entertain his son, Christopher during his recovery from measles. From Series one to four, many of the stories are based on events from Awdry's personal experience.
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Episode 1
Thomas is called upon to deliver a giraffe to the Animal Park, but he can't wait to show the giraffe to the children and leaves without waiting for the giraffe's keeper and soon runs into trouble. The giraffe will not follow Thomas' orders and will not lay down to go under a bridge.
Written by Sharon MillerGuest stars Martin Sherman
Episode 2
James refuses to be fitted with an old-fashioned-looking lamp to help him see in the dark. However, the stubborn engine begins to regret his short-sighted decision when he is called upon to pick up opera singer Alicia Botti, the Mayor of Sodor, and the Brass Band for an evening concert, but accidentally collects Farmer Trotter, Farmer McColl, and their animals instead!
Written by Mark Robertson
Episode 3
On the day of a special Sodor football tournament, all the engines are given important jobs - except Emily, who is tasked with picking up some dirty washing. Emily decides to ignore her role, until she realises that the washing is the Sodor team's kits!
Written by Miranda Larson
Episode 4
Edward tries to show his friend Charlie that he is a really fun engine - to the detriment of his job. Edward spends the day larking around, but things go somewhat awry when he accidentally delivers the Fat Controller's car to the steam works instead of the mechanic at Mathwaite...
Written by Sharon Miller
Episode 5
Toby must visit the summerhouse, which means traveling through the scary Whistling Woods. The brave little engine is determined to get through the woods without being frightened, until all kinds of noises send him steaming off in the opposite direction. Can Thomas and James help Toby conquer his fear?
Written by Louise Kramskoy
Episode 6
Henry causes chaos on Sodor when he takes a piece of advice from Victor to heart. After a chat about the meaning of health and safety, Henry sets about interfering with everybody's jobs - and the Fat Controller finds little Percy suspended above the tracks for his own safety!
Written by Sharon Miller
Episode 7
Diesel swaps his dull load of slate for a haul of shiny red apples in order to please Sodor's school children. But the youngsters are upset to find out that, because of Diesel's swap, their school's roof will leak.
Written by Jessica Sandys Clarke
Episode 8
Thomas is amused by the popping sounds coming from his fizzy load of lemonade, but when he delivers the cargo to a children's party, he discovers that the bottles are empty because of his antics. Can Thomas save the day?
Written by Mark Robertson
Episode 9
Victor bites off more than he can chew when he agrees to fix almost every engine on Sodor in one day, but with Thomas's help, he learns that it is fine to say no sometimes.
Written by Denise Cassar
Episode 10
The Island Inspector pays a visit to Sodor, but Thomas's ambitious plans to impress him lead to chaos and flying coal trucks!
Written by Mark Daydy
Episode 11
Percy decides to imitate wise old Gordon in order to win the respect of the other engines, but Percy's plan backfires when he forgets to deliver the mail!
Written by Rachel Dawson
Episode 12
Thomas has a special delivery for the season - the Star of Knapford, a festive light that makes wishes come true! But, instead of taking the star straight to Knapford, he tries to grant all of his friend's wishes!
Written by Miranda Larson
Episode 13
Thomas is anxious to help the children find some hats for their snowmen, so he decides to borrow some from the people of Sodor without asking permission first.
Written by Jessica Sandys Clarke
Episode 14
The Fat Controller enlists Thomas to teach the silly Logging Locos how to be useful, but he has already promised to play a game of hide and seek with Percy.
Written by Sharon Miller
Episode 15
Thomas and Edward are ordered to collect some precious Jobi wood from Misty Island. Chaos ensues when Old Wheezy starts throwing the logs everywhere, but Bash, Dash, and Ferdinand save the day.
Written by Sharon Miller
Episode 16
When new engine Scruff flees in terror because he is scared of getting cleaned, Thomas has to find a way to get him out from behind the bushes.
Written by Sharon Miller
Episode 17
Gordon is horrified to be put in charge of Whiff's Waste Dump for the day. Worst still, engines who would defiantly laugh at him deliver rubbish to the dump. So he hides instead of doing his job.
Written by Sharon Miller
Episode 18
Thomas is given the job of taking Dowager Hatt, on a tour of Misty Island but soon Dowager gets bored.
Written by Sharon Miller
Episode 19
Dash, Bash and Ferdinand decide to throw a Christmas party, but before long the logging locos have caused chaos on Misty Island.
Written by Sharon Miller
Episode 20
Henry is very excited when he is asked to deliver a special box to the middle of a field. What could it contain?
Written by Sharon Miller
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
Michael AngelisNarrator (Voice)
Ringo StarrNarrator (Voice)
Mark MoraghanNarrator (voice)
Ben SmallThomas / Toby (voice)
Keith WickhamEdward / Henry / Gordon / James / Percy (voice)
Teresa GallagherEmily (voice)
ITV1United Kingdom
5United Kingdom
CITVUnited Kingdom
Cartoon NetworkUnited Kingdom
CartoonitoUnited Kingdom
Nick Jr.United Kingdom
