Britt Allcroft, the creator of the beloved children's television series Thomas & Friends, has passed away at the age of 81. The Context Allcroft, from Worthing, England, produced several shows for ...

Thomas & Friends is releasing the original, never-before-seen 1983 pilot episode of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends on YouTube for the first time ever. PEOPLE has a sneak peek at the special ...

Thomas & Friends, the beloved children’s franchise that has captured hearts for generations, announced today its kickoff to celebrate the 80th anniversary and to honor over eight decades of ...

Britt Allcroft, creator of the beloved Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends children's TV series, has died. The British-born producer died last week in Santa Monica, Calif., at 81.

Ringo Starr, fourth from left, was the original narrator of “Thomas & Friends.” Mattel A vast majority of the many characters were originally male — and, apparently, white.

R.I.P. Britt Allcroft, creator of Thomas & Friends The producer who brought Thomas the Tank Engine to TV screens died at age 81. By Mary Kate Carr | January 3, 2025 | 10:52am ...

Allcroft’s first adaptation, which she financed by mortgaging her house, was a 26-episode series that bowed in 1984 on ITV in the U.K. as Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends.