Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends - Thomas's Christmas Party and 17 Other Stories is a UK VHS release by The Video Collection on 1st November 1993 and 22nd November 1993. It features eighteen episodes of the "Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends" TV series - featuring two first season episodes and nine second season episodes narrated by Ringo Starr, and seven third season episodes narrated by Michael Angelis.
Episodes[]
- Thomas' Christmas Party - Thomas and his friends say 'thank you' to a nice old lady and everyone has a very happy Christmas.
- Thomas, Terence and the Snow - The day comes when Thomas is very glad to have Terence around.
- Percy and Harold - Harold the Helicopter is being a nuisance. Percy and his driver surprise him.
- Dirty Work - Devious Diesel is sulking and decides to make trouble.
- Better Late Than Never - Delays make like difficult for Thomas.
- Cows - Edward has an accident. Gordon and Henry tease him about the cows, but Edward has the last laugh.
- Bertie's Chase - Dashing Bertie races to the rescue.
- Duck Takes Charge - Percy is pleased when a new Great Western engine called Duck arrives.
- The Deputation - When Donald and Douglas come to Henry's rescue, the other engines give their full support.
- Daisy - The Fat Controller sends for Daisy, a diesel rail-car, to help run his Railway.
- Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree - The Fat Controller is planning a big celebration, but Thomas goes missing on an important mission.
- A Scarf for Percy - Percy dreams of a warm scarf around his funnel to keep out the winter winds.
- Donald's Duck - Duck makes a new friend.
- Henry's Forest - Henry's favourite place in the forest. He is very sad when a storm damages the trees.
- No Joke for James - James plays a trick on Gordon.
- Buzz, Buzz - James boasts about his bravery, but when a swarm of bees start swarming around him he wishes they would get back to making honey.
- Oliver Owns Up - Oliver learns that Trucks can be troublesome.
- Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure - The snowfalls have come, villagers are stranded. Harold, Terence, Thomas and Percy come to the rescue.
Credits[]
Release Dates[]
- Thomas’ Christmas Party (23rd May 1984)
- Thomas, Terence and the Snow (15th May 1984)
- Percy and Harold (11th July 1986)
- Dirty Work (15th July 1986)
- Better Late Than Never (16th July 1986)
- Cows (7th July 1986)
- Bertie’s Chase (8th July 1986)
- Duck Takes Charge (10th July 1986)
- The Deputation (17th July 1986)
- Daisy (18th July 1986)
- Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree (23rd July 1986)
- A Scarf for Percy (Later Narration) (9th September 1991)
- Donald’s Duck (Later Narration) (13th September 1991)
- Henry’s Forest (Later Narration) (19th September 1991)
- No Joke for James (Later Narration) (23rd September 1991)
- Buzz, Buzz (13th January 1992)
- Oliver Owns Up (20th January 1992)
- Thomas and Percy’s Christmas Adventure (24th January 1992)
Goofs[]
On the back cover, Junior Campbell's name is misnamed as "Cambell".
Opening (with no trailer)[]
- The Video Collection Tracking control screen (1991-1994) (Slow)
- The Video Collection Warning screen (1986-1995)
- The Video Collection logo (1986-1995)
- Britt Allcroft Presents logo
- Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends: Season 1 intro
- Start of Thomas' Christmas Party (1984)
Closing (with no trailer)[]
- End of Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure (1992)
- Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends: Season 3 closing credits
- A Britt Allcroft Production in association with Fuji Television Network Inc.
- Britt Allcroft Company logo (short version) (Thomas' Christmas Party and 17 Other Stories variant) (silent)
- The Video Collection logo (1986-1995)
Opening (Original 1993 release)[]
- The Video Collection Children's Promo from 1993 with clips of "Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends", "Rosie & Jim", "Tots TV" and "The Wind in the Willows". [announced by Sophie Aldred]
- The Video Collection Tracking control screen (1991-1994) (Slow)
- The Video Collection Warning screen (1986-1995)
- The Video Collection logo (1986-1995)
- Britt Allcroft Presents logo
- Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends: Season 1 Opening Titles
- Start of Thomas' Christmas Party (1984)
Closing (Original 1993 release)[]
- End of Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure (1992)
- Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends: Season 3 closing credits
- A Britt Allcroft Production in association with Fuji Television Network Inc.
- Britt Allcroft Company logo (short version) (Thomas' Christmas Party and 17 Other Stories variant) (silent)
- The Video Collection logo (1986-1995)
Trailers and info[]
The Video Collection children's trailer from 1993 with clips of "Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends", "Rosie & Jim", "Tots TV" and "The Wind in the Willows".