Rediscovered Thomas & Friends pilot to be released
Summary
A restored version of the original pilot episode of "Thomas & Friends," narrated by Sir Ringo Starr, will be released online for the first time since 1983. This rediscovered episode, titled "Down The Mine," will be available on YouTube to mark the 80th anniversary of the Thomas franchise.Key Facts
- The "Thomas & Friends" pilot episode was originally made in 1983 and is narrated by Beatles drummer Sir Ringo Starr.
- The episode, called "Down The Mine," will be released on YouTube at 18:00 BST on Friday.
- The show is celebrating its 80th anniversary, originating from a book published in 1945.
- The pilot episode, shot on 35mm film, has been restored and updated digitally.
- Ian McCue, a former series producer, mentioned the original film was found in storage and restored with care.
- The franchise plan to auction original artwork and props to celebrate, with proceeds going to the National Autistic Society.
- The TV show "Thomas & Friends" has been shown on several networks over the years, starting on ITV and now on Netflix.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
