Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends - Playtime

Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends - Playtime (alternatively titled Stories, Songs and Things to Make and Do) is a UK VHS release by VCI on 3rd March 1997. It featuring four first season episodes and three second season episodes narrated by Ringo Starr and one fourth season episode narrated by Michael Angelis. It also contains three songs and activities which can be found on the inside of the sleeve.

Episodes[]

Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady - Peter Sam is very busy on the mainline and is rushing around collecting the passengers. In his haste to meet the connections with Henry, he leaves the Refreshment Lady far behind on the platform.
Thomas Goes Fishing - Thomas the Tank Engine has always wanted to go fishing. One day, he gets his chance, but it doesn't turn out quite the way he expected.
Thomas and Bertie - Thomas and Bertie the Bus decide to stage their own version of the Great Race.
Thomas in Trouble - Thomas is stopped by a policeman, and Toby comes to the rescue.
Off the Rails - Gordon is very upset when he has to pull the special train of trucks. He decides to try a spot of sabotage, but he gets more than he bargains for.
Bertie's Chase - Thomas is late this morning, Edward is being impatient and all the passengers are getting cross. Dashing Bertie races to the rescue.
Percy Takes the Plunge - Thomas gives Percy a warning all about danger signs. Percy takes no notice and soon learns his mistake.
Thomas and Trevor - Trevor the Traction Engine is asked to help Thomas build the Fat Controller's new harbour. At first, Thomas has his own doubts.

Songs[]

A Really Useful Engine
Gone Fishing
Thomas We Love You

Credits[]

Release Dates[]

A Really Useful Engine (23rd January 1995)
Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady (13th September 1994)
Thomas Goes Fishing (14th May 1984)
Thomas and Bertie (15th May 1984)
Thomas in Trouble (21st May 1984)
Gone Fishing (17th January 1995)
Off the Rails (22nd May 1984)
Bertie's Chase (8th July 1986)
Percy Takes the Plunge (14th July 1986)
Thomas and Trevor (9th July 1986)
Thomas We Love You (27th January 1992)

Opening (Original 1997 Release)[]

VCI Tracking Control Screen (1995-2005)
VCI Warning Screen (1995-2005)
VCI Children's Promo From 1996 with clips of "Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends", "Fourways Farm", "Sooty & Co.", "Rosie & Jim" and "Tots Video" (Sky Dancers Trailer & Dragon Flyz Trailer Are Cut Off) (Short Version). [announced by Jonathan Kydd]
Britt Allcroft Presents logo
Activity screen
Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends Opening Credits
Start of A Really Useful Engine song (1995)

Closing (Original 1997 Release)[]

End of Thomas We Love You song (1992)
A Britt Allcroft Production logo 1997 (Short Version) (silent)
VCI logo (1995-2005)

Trailers and info[]

The VCI children's trailer from 1996 (short version) with clips from "Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends", "Fourways Farm", "Sooty & Co.", "Rosie & Jim" and "Tots Video" (Sky Dancers Trailer & Dragon Flyz Trailer is cut off).

Trivia[]

The front cover uses a cutout from Thomas and the Special Letter.
This is the only Thomas VHS to feature the still version of The Britt Allcroft Company logo.
This was the final UK VHS released during The Rev. W. Awdry's lifetime.