Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends - The Biggest Ever Christmas Collection

Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends - The Biggest Ever Christmas Collection is a UK VHS release by VCI on 7th October 1996. It features seventeen episodes of the "Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends" TV series - featuring four Season 1 episodes and four Season 2 episodes narrated by Ringo Starr, as well as seven Season 3 episodes and two Season 4 episodes narrated by Michael Angelis and one song.

Episodes and One Song[]

Thomas's Christmas Song - Sung by The Four Marks Beaver Scouts. Sing along songs Christmas Thomas
Thomas and the Guard - Annie and Clarabel think Thomas is very silly when he starts off fast and leaves his guard behind.
Thomas, Terence and the Snow - Thomas is always cheeky to Terence the Tractor about his caterpillar wheels. The day comes when Thomas is very glad to have Terence around.
The Flying Kipper - Henry is very proud the day he pulls "The Flying Kipper", the morning train from the fish quay. Snow jams a signal down and disaster strikes.
Thomas' Christmas Party - Thomas and all his friends from the engine shed get together to say 'thank you' to a nice old lady and everyone has a very happy Christmas.
Old Iron - James is feeling proud of himself but when some boys meddle with his controls, he soon learns his lesson.
Pop Goes the Diesel - Duck orders the big engines about and they are glad when Devious Diesel arrives, but Duck has his doubts and the trucks misbehave.
The Diseasel - Some silly trucks cause trouble between Bill and Ben the tank engine twins and a diesel called BoCo. Confusion reigns until Edward puffs in.
Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree - The Fat Controller is planning a big celebration, but Thomas goes missing on an important mission. The big engines come to his rescue and there is a splendid party after all.
A Scarf for Percy - Percy dreams of wearing a nice warm scarf around his funnel to keep out the winter winds. What a surprise he gets when his wish comes true!
Time for Trouble - James is asked to pull the Express and becomes proud and boastful. His impatience lands him in an undignified situation.
Trust Thomas - Bertie learns that he can trust an engine - especially if his name is Thomas. Gordon and James prove to be less trustworthy.
Mavis - Here, we welcome Mavis, a young diesel engine who works at the quarry. She causes Toby a lot of trouble, because she still has much to learn about trucks.
One Good Turn - Bill and Ben have trouble on the turntable and end up face to face.
Bulgy - It was sightseeing season on the Island of Sodor and Bertie and the engines were busy. Their busy timetable is disrupted by a devious double-decker called Bulgy.
Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure - The Snowfalls have come and the villagers are stranded. Together, Harold, Terence, Thomas and Percy come to the rescue and get a nice surprise for all their hard work.
Sleeping Beauty - Duke was left all alone in the shed after the mine closed down. Years later, a group of visitors to the Island of Sodor begin a journey to find Duke and reunite him with his old friends Stuart and Falcon.
Bulldog - Percy is eager to rush out and show off his new coat of paint. Thomas warns him to slow down by telling him the story of Duke and how he clung on to Falcon like a Bulldog and pulled him to safety when he came off the track and nearly fell down the mountainside.

Credits[]

Release Dates[]

Thomas' Christmas Song (July 1996)
Thomas and the Guard (14th May 1984)
Thomas, Terence and the Snow (15th May 1984)
The Flying Kipper (18th May 1984)
Thomas' Christmas Party (23rd May 1984)
Old Iron (9th July 1986)
Pop Goes the Diesel (14th July 1986)
The Diseasel (21st July 1986)
Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree (23rd July 1986)
A Scarf for Percy (Later Narration) (9th September 1991)
Time for Trouble (Later Narration) (11th September 1991)
Trust Thomas (Later Narration) (25th September 1991)
Mavis (Later Narration) (26th September 1991)
One Good Turn (15th January 1992)
Bulgy (21st January 1992)
Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure (24th January 1992)
Sleeping Beauty (Later Narration) (6th September 1994)
Bulldog (Later Narration) (7th September 1994)

Opening (Original 1996 Release)[]

VCI Children's Promo From 1996 with clips of "Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends", "Fourways Farm", "Sooty & Co.", "Rosie & Jim", "Tots Video", "Sky Dancers" and "Dragon Flyz". [announced by Jonathan Kydd]
VCI Tracking Control Screen (1995-2005)
VCI Warning Screen (1995-2005)
VCI Ident (1995-2005)
Britt Allcroft Presents Ident
Thomas' Christmas Song (Full Song) (The Four Marks Beaver Scouts)
Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends: Season 1 Opening Titles (Cartoon Network Version)
Start Of Thomas & the Guard (1984)

Closing (Original 1996 Release)[]

End of Bulldog (1994)
Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends: Season 4 closing credits
A Britt Allcroft Production logo 1994 (Long Version) (silent)
VCI Ident (1995-2005)

Trailers and info[]

Original 1996 release[]

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