Ivor The Engine: The Complete Collection (Restored) (Blu-ray) (UK Import)

Starring: Olwen Griffiths, Oliver Postgate, David Edwards, Anthony Jackson
Contributors: Oliver Postgate, Peter Firmin, Vernon Elliott
Studio: Fabulous Films
Genre: Animation
Main Language: English
Region: Region B
Release Date: 20 Nov 2023
Originally Issued: 1977
No of Discs: 3
BBFC Cert: (U) Universal, suitable for all.
Run Time: 167 minutes

Description

Collection of all 72 episodes of the animated children's classic which follows the adventures of Ivor the Engine (voice of Olwen Griffiths), a friendly green steam locomotive working for the Merioneth and Llantisilly Rail Traction Company in the top left-hand corner of Wales. The original series of six black and white episodes introduces Ivor and explores his dream of singing in the choir. 26 further black and white episodes followed, expanding on the adventures of Ivor and his friends, which were later altered and remade into a series of 40 colour episodes.

The colour episodes are: 'The Railway', 'The Hat', 'Old Nell', 'Mr Brangwyn's Pigeons', 'The Egg', 'The Proper Container', 'The Alarm', 'The Retreat', 'The Visitor', 'The Invalid', 'The Boot', 'Banger's Circus', 'Unidentified Objects', 'Mrs Porty's Foxes', 'Bluebell', 'Dai and the Donkey', 'Gold', 'Mrs Porty', 'Cold', 'The Endowment', 'Snowdrifts', 'Cold Sheep', 'Sledging', 'The Rescue', 'The Fire Engine', 'The Water Tower', 'Mrs Bird', 'The Cuckoo Clock', 'The Trumpet', 'The Seaside', 'The Lost Engine', 'The Outing', 'The Sheepdog', 'Juggernaut', 'The Bird House', 'Time Off', 'Half-Crowns', 'Chickens', 'St. George' and 'Retirement'.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Scene Access
• Other Documentary: 'Bafta Children's Award: Celebrating Smallfilms'; 'The Story of Smallfilms'