Thomas & Friends (1984)

Synopsis

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.

Series Information

Created By

Britt Allcroft, Rev. W. Awdry, Christopher Awdry

First Aired

1984

Last Aired

2021

Seasons

24

Episodes

584

Episode Length

5 min

Genre

Animation, Kids

Network

ITV1, 5, CITV, Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, Nick Jr.

Status

Canceled

Rating

6.8 / 10 (157 votes)

Top Cast

Keith Wickham

Edward / Henry / Gordon / James / Percy (voice)

Teresa Gallagher

Emily (voice)

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John Hasler

Thomas (voice)

Nigel Pilkington

Percy (voice)

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Yvonne Grundy

Nia (voice)

Rachael Louise Miller

Rebecca (voice)

Rob Rackstraw

James (voice)

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