Ivor the Engine
Ivor the Engine is a British children's animation by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin's Smallfilms company. It is a children's television series relating the adventures of a small green locomotive who lived in the "top left-hand corner of Wales" and worked for The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited. His friends included Jones the Steam, Evans the Song and Dai Station, among many other characters.
Cast: Oliver Postgate, Anthony Jackson
24 episodes
- 1. The RailwayNothing out of the ordinary even happens on this little railway in the top left-hand corner of Wales. But what ordinarily happens is often fairly extraordinary!CC5minJan 26, 1976
- 2. Mrs Porty's FoxesSome wear fancy hats in order to look beautiful. Some wear them to save their friends - but what else should an engine-driver do?CC5minFeb 17, 1976
- 3. BluebellA good donkey will always do what she is told, even though she has to run rather a long way to do it; luckily there are wheels for the return journey.CC5minFeb 19, 1976
- 4. Unidentified ObjectsJones and Dai are relaxing when they spot some strange objects in the sky. The source appears to be Mr Dinwiddy's goldmine.CC5minFeb 16, 1976
- 5. The DragonOne morning Jones and Ivor spots some smoke beside the railway line. It turns out to be Idris the Dragon. They rescue him and he explains that Smoke Hill is now extinct.CC5minFeb 2, 1976
- 6. ChickensIvor has gone off on his own again. Dai gets quite cross about it, while Jones finds Ivor at Mr Pugh's farm along with some guests.CC5minFeb 3, 1976
- 7. Old NellOld nell is a sheep dog clever and wise she is used to catch sheep, and stops engines if there's trouble such as when a sheep had fallen down the mine, and she helped when Ivor was stuck in the snow she is one of Ivor's friends.CC5minFeb 5, 1976
- 8. The Lost EngineEngines don't always do exactly what you would expect them to do, but luckily they are very rarely stolen by gangsters.CC5minFeb 6, 1976
- 9. The OutingEven the most difficult feats of engineering can be achieved, especially if they will help a friend to join in the fun, and also get very wet.CC5minFeb 9, 1976
- 10. Time OffIt's a lovely summers day and Ivor has finished all his work. Jones and Dai decide to go and relax by the river. Ivor feels a little left out standing by the station platform so he goes off on his own.CC5minFeb 10, 1976
- 11. The Cuckoo ClockIt doesn't tell the time any more. It doesn't sing any more. It is no use at all, except to a homeless bird and her family.CC5minFeb 12, 1976
- 12. Buying ThingsThe railway is going to be sold to the Welsh National and Ivor sent to Pontypool Roads for shunting duties. What can Jones do to save Ivor?CC5minFeb 13, 1976
- 13. The Water TowerSome engines are very particular about what they will or will not be willing to drink, for the sake of who or what happens to be in the drink.CC5minFeb 16, 1976
- 14. Central HeatingOne morning Jones and Ivor spots some smoke beside the railway line. It turns out to be Idris the Dragon. They rescue him and he explains that Smoke Hill is now extinct.CC5minFeb 17, 1976
- 15. DELETE MENo synopsis available yet.CC5minFeb 19, 1976
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Ivor the Engine
Ivor the Engine is a British children's animation by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin's Smallfilms company. It is a children's television series relating the adventures of a small green locomotive who lived in the "top left-hand corner of Wales" and worked for The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited. His friends included Jones the Steam, Evans the Song and Dai Station, among many other characters.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Oliver Postgate
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
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