Thomas & Friends series 1

Thomas & Friends
Series 1
DVD cover art
No. of episodes26
Release
Original networkITV
Original release9 October 1984 (1984-10-09) –
8 January 1985 (1985-01-08)
Series chronology

The first series of the British children's television series Thomas & Friends originally aired in the United Kingdom on ITV from 9 October 1984. Based on The Railway Series books by Wilbert Awdry and narrated by Ringo Starr, the series focuses on the daily adventures of various anthropomorphic steam locomotives as well as other vehicles living on the fictional Island of Sodor. The season was produced by Clearwater Features Ltd. for Britt Allcroft (Thomas the Tank Engine) Ltd. and Central Independent Television.

After Starr left the show, American comedian George Carlin played Mr. Conductor's cousin and narrated all episodes from the first series to the fourth series.