The Very Best of Thomas and Friends is a UK VHS release by VCI and Gullane Entertainment on 4th March 2002 and is a UK DVD re-released by VCI and HiT Entertainment on 18th August 2003.
Description[]
A Super collection including all your favourite episodes starring the friendly tank engine, Thomas.
All aboard for loads of fun and mischief with Thomas and his friends on the Island of Sodor in this amazing collection of 16 favourite episodes voted for by you.
All your favourite characters; Thomas, Gordon, James, The Coaches, Cranky, Percy, Duncan, Diesel, Peter Sam, Toby, Bertie, Duck, Henry and of course The Fat Controller. Episodes from all five series of this classic children's TV series on one tape.
Episodes[]
- Thomas and Gordon
- James and the Coaches
- Cranky Bugs
- Rusty and the Boulder
- Dirty Work
- Paint Pots and Queens
- Buzz, Buzz
- Thomas and the Special Letter
- Thomas, Percy and the Dragon
- Trust Thomas
- Thomas Comes to Breakfast
- No Joke for James
- Pop Goes the Diesel
- Ghost Train
- Percy Runs Away
- Gallant Old Engine
Credits[]
(Thomas And Gordon, James And The Coaches, Percy Runs Away)
- Model Engines and Characters by Clearwater Model Making Systems Ltd: David Payne Jo Webster Chris Noulton David Lillie Tim Staffel
- Supervisiors: John Penicott and Tim Staffel
- Models and Sets: Jamie Bowering Jamie Jackson-Moore Ben Cain John Holmes and Tom Vane
- Specialized Model Making: Bernard Carr John Kerr and Ian Kerr
- Construction: Frank Schultz
- Camera Crew Focus: Barry Brown Colin Davidson and Tony Brown
- Camera Assistant: John Atwell
- Lighting: Beams Film and TV Lighting
- Gaffer: Steve Dempsey
- Camera Equipment and Specialized Lighting: Turmite Camera Hire Ltd and Clearwater Camera Computer Systems Ltd
- Production Assistant: Nasreen Khan
- Lighting Cameraman: Terry Permane
- Art Director: Bob Gauld Galliers
- Second Unit Director: Stephen Asquith
- Music Composed and Arranged by: Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell, Bluebird Themes
- Video Facilities: Research Recordings
- Editor: Michael Dixon
- Assistant Editor: Andrea MacArthur
- Producers: Britt Allcroft, David Mitton, Robert Cardona
- A Britt Allcroft Production
- © Britt Allcroft (Thomas) Limited 1984
(Cranky Bugs, Rusty And The Boulder)
- Television Stories by: Britt Allcroft and David Mitton
- Director of Photography: Terence Permane
- Assistant Director: Steve Asquith
- Production Management: Graeme MacArthur
- Production Co-ordinator: Melanie Inskip
- Camera Crew: Nigel Permane and Simon Heck
- Gaffer: Michael Flynn
- Model Shop Supervisor: Brian Rutland
- Special Effects Supervisor: David Eves
- Set Dresser: Julie McKay
- Senior Model Maker: Martin Gaskell
- Model Crew: Conrad Ayling Sophie Brown Anton Christian Angela Haycock Chris Lloyd, Tracy Milham, Jennie de Naeyer
- Figurines: Johnathan Saville
- Stagehands: Matthew Veale, Eleanor Denman
- Railway Consultant: David Maidment
- Lightine Equipment Supplied by: Lee Lighting Ltd
- Periscope Lens Supplied by: Grip House Ltd
- Sound Effects and Dubbing: Maidstone Studios
- Dubbing Mixer: Mike Erander
- Post Production Facilities: The House
- Editor: John L. Wright
- Music Composed by: Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
- Made at: Shepperton Studios, London, England
- Possessed by: Technicolor
- Executive Producer: Angus Wright
- Produced by: Britt Allcroft and David Mitton
- A Britt Allcroft Production
- © Britt Allcroft (Thomas) Limited 1998
(Dirty Work, Thomas Comes To Breakfast, Pop Goes The Diesel, Ghost Train)
- Camera Crew Focus: Colin Davidson, Billy Malone, John Attwell
- Camera Assistant: Paul Smith
- Lightning Supplied by: Beams Film and TV Lighting Ltd and Lee Electric (Lighting) Ltd
- Gaffer: Steve Dempsey
- Model Engines: Pennicott Payne and Lillie Ltd
- Models and Sets: DPB Models & Effects, Albatross Models and Effects
- Specialized Model Making: Bernard Carr
- Electronics and Special Effects: Jamie Bowering
- Camera Equipment and Computerized Lens Systems: Clearwater Features 1986 Ltd
- Sound Studios Dubbing: Videosonics London Ltd
- Telecine and Video Facilities: Video Bureau Ltd
- Colour by: Technicolor
- Filmed at: Lee International Studios PLC, Shepperton
- Production Assistant: Nasreen Khan
- Lighting Cameraman: Terry Permane
- Art Director: Bob Gauld Galliers
- First Assistant Director: Steve Asquith
- Music Composed an Arranged by: Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell, Bluebird Themes
- Editor: Rebecca de Burgh Mound
- Producers: Britt Allcroft, David Mitton, Robert Cardona
- A Britt Allcroft Production
- © Britt Allcroft (Thomas) Limited 1986
(Buzz, Buzz, Thomas, Percy And The Dragon, Trust Thomas, No Joke For James)
- Television Stories by Britt Allcroft. David Mitton
- Lighting Cameraman: Terry Permane
- Camera Crew: David Watkins, Nigel Permane
- Art Director: Robert Gauld Galliers
- Figurines: Johnathan Saville
- Specialist Model Makers: Jeremy King, Peter Eves and John Holmes
- Special Effects: David Eves
- Model Crew: Martin Gaskell and Mark Dorsett
- Lighting supplied by: Lee Electric Lighting
- Gaffer: Michael Flynn
- Snorkel Lens supplied by: Grip House Ltd.
- Sound Effects and Dudding by: Gary Dixon, Gavin Beckwith
- Post Production Facilities: Thames TV PLC
- Videotape Editor: John Wright
- Music Composed and Arranged by: Junior Campbell and Mike O'Donnell
- Made at: Shepperton Studios, England
- Processed by: Technicolor
- Executive Producer: Angus Wright
- Production Coordinator: Rachel Roullier
- Production Supervisor: Steve Asquith
- Producers: Britt Allcroft, David Mitton
- A Britt Allcroft Production in association with Fuji Television Network Inc.
- A Britt Allcroft Production
- © Britt Allcroft (Thomas) Limited 1991
(Paint Pots And Queens, Thomas And The Special Letter, Gallant Old Engine)
- Television Stories by: Britt Allcroft & David Mitton
- Director of Photography: Terence Permane
- Art Director: Robert Gauld Galliers
- Models Supervisor: Steve Asquith
- Camera Crew: David Matkins and Nigel Permane
- Gaffer: Michael Flynn
- Program Management: Television Support Services, Graeme MacArthur
- Production Co-ordinator: Nadine Schoen
- Chief Model Maker: Martin Gaskell
- Specialist Model Maker: Peter Eves
- Model Crew: Conrad Ayling, Kevin Harris, Gareth Hutchinson, Jennie De Naeyer, John Piper
- Figurines: Johnathan Saville
- Stagehands: Adam Cook, Leigh Grosch
- Lighting Equipment Supplied by: Lee Lighting Ltd.
- Periscope Lens Supplied by: Grip House Ltd.
- Sound Effects and Dubbing: The Family Channel Studios
- Dubbing Mixer: Mike Erander
- Post Production Facilities: Dean Street Post
- Editor: John Wright
- Music Composed and Performed by: Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
- Made at Shepperton Studios, London, England
- Processed by: Technicolor
- Executive Producer: Angus Wright
- Producers: Britt Allcroft and David Mitton
- A Britt Allcroft Production
- © Britt Allcroft (Thomas) Limited 1995
Opening (Original 2002 release) (with no trailer)[]
- Tracking control screen (1995-2005)
- Warning screen (1995-2005)
- VCI logo (1995-2005)
- Gullane Entertainment logo
- Britt Allcroft Presents logo
- Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends: Season 1 Intro (Digitally Remastered)
- Start of Thomas & Gordon (1984)
Closing (Original 2002 release) (with no trailer)[]
- End of Gallant Old Engine (1995)
- Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends: Season 4 end credits (Digitally Remastered)
- A Britt Allcroft Production
- Gullane Entertainment logo
- VCI logo (1995-2005)