Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Podcast (UK)

Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Podcast (UK)

Celebrate the 80th anniversary of Thomas & Friends™, by listening to this new podcast series where we talk to the people behind this beloved franchise, from the original Railway Series books, by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry, to the creation of the iconic TV show, and more. Subscribe and listen to the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Podcast series on Apple Podcasts®, Spotify®, and wherever else you listen to your podcasts.

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June 30, 2025 30 mins
In our final episode of the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast, we remind ourselves why we are celebrating 80 years of Thomas & Friends. We ask what makes Thomas so special, and what the future might hold for this dear little blue engine and his beloved Island of Sodor. Subscribe and listen to the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Podcast series on Apple Podcasts®, Spotify®, and wherever else you listen to your podcasts....
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In todays Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast episode, we discuss why autism became so linked with Thomas & Friends, and how the series has aided those on the spectrum. We also learn how Thomas’ first autistic friend, Bruno, was created. Subscribe and listen to the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Podcast series on Apple Podcasts®, Spotify®, and wherever else you listen to your podcasts. ©2025 Gullane (Thomas) Limited.
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Today we hear from the fans of Thomas & Friends and learn how the classic stories influenced their own personal journey. Find out more in this Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast episode. Subscribe and listen to the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Podcast series on Apple Podcasts®, Spotify®, and wherever else you listen to your podcasts. ©2025 Gullane (Thomas) Limited.
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In todays Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast episode, we hear the many voices of Thomas & Friends, from those who have narrated the classic stories to the actors who have helped to bring the characters to life on screen. Subscribe and listen to the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Podcast series on Apple Podcasts®, Spotify®, and wherever else you listen to your podcasts. ©2025 Gullane (Thomas) Limited.
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Songs and music have always been important in the world of Thomas & Friends. So sit back and enjoy this musical episode as we speak to the composers behind the iconic tunes, in today’s Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast episode. Subscribe and listen to the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Podcast series on Apple Podcasts®, Spotify®, and wherever else you listen to your podcasts. ©2025 Gullane (Thomas) Limited.
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Jump on board for another Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast episode, and listen to how the writers of the TV series continued to tell the story of the little blue engine, and introduced new friends on the island of Sodor. Subscribe and listen to the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Podcast series on Apple Podcasts®, Spotify®, and wherever else you listen to your podcasts. ©2025 Gullane (Thomas) Limited.
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In todays Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast episode, we continue to learn how the show writers continued to tell the timeless tales of Thomas and his friends. Subscribe and listen to the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Podcast series on Apple Podcasts®, Spotify®, and wherever else you listen to your podcasts. ©2025 Gullane (Thomas) Limited.
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In todays Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast episode, we continue to discover how Thomas and his friends on Sodor came to television, and how the show evolved from live action models to animated CGI. Subscribe and listen to the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Podcast series on Apple Podcasts®, Spotify®, and wherever else you listen to your podcasts. ©2025 Gullane (Thomas) Limited.
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Find out how Thomas and his friends went from childrens books to the wonderful world of television, in today's episode of the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast. Subscribe and listen to the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Podcast series on Apple Podcasts®, Spotify®, and wherever else you listen to your podcasts. ©2025 Gullane (Thomas) Limited.
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Celebrate the 80th anniversary of Thomas & Friends™, by listening to this new podcast series where we talk to the people behind this beloved franchise, from the original Railway Series books, by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry, to the creation of the iconic TV show, and more. Subscribe and listen to the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Podcast series on Apple Podcasts®, Spotify®, and wherever else you listen to your podcasts.
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In this very first Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast episode, we speak to the Reverend Awdry’s family to discover the origins of Thomas & Friends™, how the original books of The Railway Series started, the early days of the TV series and why both became a runaway success. Subscribe and listen to the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Podcast series on Apple Podcasts®, Spotify®, and wherever else you listen to your podcas...
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Celebrate the 80th anniversary of Thomas & Friends™, by listening to this new podcast series where we talk to the people behind this beloved franchise, from the original Railway Series books, by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry, to the creation of the iconic TV show, and more. Subscribe and listen to the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary Podcast series on Apple Podcasts®, Spotify®, and wherever else you listen to your podcasts.
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