Thomas & Friends
tv show

584 total episodes
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26 seasons
First Aired October 09, 1984
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.

Thomas & His Friends Help Out
Season 0 - Episode 17 - 0h 17m
Air Date
January 06, 2009
Overview
That's why it's so important for Thomas to race to the rescue when one of his friends needs a "helping hand", or in Thomas' case, a"helping buffer". This special collection of stories highlights your Sodor friends proving that sometimes friendship is stronger than fear as they help out those in need. Remember when Trevor was almost scrapped? Cheer on Thomas, Harold, Terence and Percy as theyrescue villagers from a heavy snowfall, and find out what happens down at the mine. All Aboard for non-stop DVD fun and excitment! OUR STORY STOPS ARE: Edward Helps Out; Foolish Freight Cars; Thomas, Percy & The Mail Train; Thomas Breaks The Rules; Down The Mine;Percy's Promise; Trouble In The Shed; Donald & Douglas Saved From Scrap; Bertie's Chase; Thomas & Percy's Mountain Adventure