It was 65 years ago when the Reverend W. Awdry told his young son, Christopher, a story about a cheeky, fussy, little, blue engine called Thomas the Tank Engine. Since then Thomas and Friends has captured the hearts and imaginations of children and parents around the world. Part of that phenomenon has been the episodes that children have adored since the launch of the TV series in 1984. To celebrate 65 years of Thomas and Friends we have put together the very best 20 episodes, from the classic live action to the all new animation. Watch Thomas and his friends in their most thrilling adventures featuring legendary storytellers Ringo Starr and Michael Angelis. It’s full steam ahead to the Best of Thomas! Featuring the episodes: Thomas and Gordon, Edward and Gordon, Ghost Train, Thomas, Percy and the Dragon, Trust Thomas, Henry and the Elephant, Cranky Bugs, James and the Red Balloon, Percy’s Chocolate Crunch, Gordon and Spencer, Thomas to the Rescue, Thomas and the Birthday Picnic, Emily Knows Best, Percy and the Funfair, It’s Good to be Gordon, Gordon and the Engineer, Duncan Does it All, Thomas and the Spaceship, Heave Ho Thomas! & Steamy Sodor.