Thomas & Friends

1984

TV Show Information

Overview

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.

First Air Date

October 9, 1984

Creators

Britt Allcroft, Rev. W. Awdry, Christopher Awdry

Episode Runtime

22 minutes

Status

Canceled

Episodes

24 Seasons (584 Episodes)

Cast

John HaslerJoseph May

Networks

ITV15CITVCartoon NetworkNick Jr.

Production

Nitrogen Studios CanadaBritt Allcroft ProductionsMattelHiT EntertainmentGullane Pictures