I joined Thomas and Friends as script editor/head writer on an eight week contract and ended up staying for three years, countless episodes, and one Bafta nomination.
Despite the two hour drive to Shepperton, I learned to love the modified world on the Island of Sodor, where no-one was terrified or furious, they were scared or cross, or, if pushed very cross.
This is one of my favourite Percy eps (my favourite engine) and includes a genuine, paid-up joke for three-year-olds. I’m still proud.
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Percy and the Magic Carpet
Thomas and the Rainbow (*Bafta Nominated)
Thomas and the Golden Eagle
Percy and the Oil Painting
Edward the Great
I have an autistic grandson [now 20] who, as many children with autism are, is absolutly fixated with thomas the \tank engine.Hi name is mark Coyle and he constantly writes stories ,scrips and illustrations about TTTE. Would anyone be interested in seeing any of them as i consider many of them to be very good. one in particular about a boy visiting thomas and then growing up and taking his son to meet thomas. He has a fantastic imagination
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Did you ever include Bulstrode in any of your scripts?
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What was your favorite episode of Thomas you wrote for?
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Like I say, Percy and the Magic Carpet – I think it’s sweet, funny, and I had to fight all the way to the top to get it made.
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