Thomas & Friends (1984)
Thomas & Friends is a 1984 animation series created by Britt Allcroft and Rev. W. Awdry. It stars Michael Angelis, Keith Wickham and Jules de Jongh.
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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What is Thomas & Friends about?
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.
When was Thomas & Friends released?
Thomas & Friends was released on 9 October 1984.
How many episodes does Thomas & Friends have?
Thomas & Friends has 584 episodes across 24 seasons.
Who made Thomas & Friends?
Thomas & Friends was created by Britt Allcroft, Rev. W. Awdry and Christopher Awdry.
Where can I watch Thomas & Friends?
Thomas & Friends is available on Prime Video, Plex, Spectrum On Demand, The Roku Channel, Google Play and Amazon.
Where to watch Thomas & Friends
Stream: Prime Video
Watch free: Plex, Spectrum On Demand, The Roku Channel
Rent: Google Play
Buy: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, Google Play
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Cast
- Michael Angelis as Narrator (Voice)
- Keith Wickham as Edward / Henry / Gordon / James / Percy (voice)
- Jules de Jongh as Emily (voice)
- Teresa Gallagher as Emily (voice)
- Kerry Shale as Henry / Gordon / James (voice)
- Michael Brandon as Narrator (voice)
- William Hope as Edward / Toby (voice)
- Rob Rackstraw as James / Toby (voice)
- John Hasler as Thomas (voice)
- Nigel Pilkington as Percy (voice)
- Joseph May as Thomas (voice)
- Christopher Ragland as Percy (voice)