Ivor the Engine
Ivor the Engine is a British children's animation by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin's Smallfilms company. It is a children's television series relating the adventures of a small green locomotive who lived in the "top left-hand corner of Wales" and worked for The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited. His friends included Jones the Steam, Evans the Song and Dai Station, among many other characters.
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1. The Railway
Air Date: 1976-01-26
Nothing out of the ordinary even happens on this little railway in the top left-hand corner of Wales. But what ordinarily happens is often fairly extraordinary!
2. Mrs Porty's Foxes
Air Date: 1976-02-17
Some wear fancy hats in order to look beautiful. Some wear them to save their friends - but what else should an engine-driver do?
3. Bluebell
Air Date: 1976-02-19
A good donkey will always do what she is told, even though she has to run rather a long way to do it; luckily there are wheels for the return journey.
4. Unidentified Objects
Air Date: 1976-02-16
Jones and Dai are relaxing when they spot some strange objects in the sky. The source appears to be Mr Dinwiddy's goldmine.
5. The Dragon
Air Date: 1976-02-02
One morning Jones and Ivor spots some smoke beside the railway line. It turns out to be Idris the Dragon. They rescue him and he explains that Smoke Hill is now extinct.
6. Chickens
Air Date: 1976-02-03
Ivor has gone off on his own again. Dai gets quite cross about it, while Jones finds Ivor at Mr Pugh's farm along with some guests.
7. Old Nell
Air Date: 1976-02-05
Old nell is a sheep dog clever and wise she is used to catch sheep, and stops engines if there's trouble such as when a sheep had fallen down the mine, and she helped when Ivor was stuck in the snow she is one of Ivor's friends.
8. The Lost Engine
Air Date: 1976-02-06
Engines don't always do exactly what you would expect them to do, but luckily they are very rarely stolen by gangsters.
9. The Outing
Air Date: 1976-02-09
Even the most difficult feats of engineering can be achieved, especially if they will help a friend to join in the fun, and also get very wet.
10. Time Off
Air Date: 1976-02-10
It's a lovely summers day and Ivor has finished all his work. Jones and Dai decide to go and relax by the river. Ivor feels a little left out standing by the station platform so he goes off on his own.
11. The Cuckoo Clock
Air Date: 1976-02-12
It doesn't tell the time any more. It doesn't sing any more. It is no use at all, except to a homeless bird and her family.
12. Buying Things
Air Date: 1976-02-13
The railway is going to be sold to the Welsh National and Ivor sent to Pontypool Roads for shunting duties. What can Jones do to save Ivor?
13. The Water Tower
Air Date: 1976-02-16
Some engines are very particular about what they will or will not be willing to drink, for the sake of who or what happens to be in the drink.
14. Central Heating
Air Date: 1976-02-17
One morning Jones and Ivor spots some smoke beside the railway line. It turns out to be Idris the Dragon. They rescue him and he explains that Smoke Hill is now extinct.
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Air Date: 1976-02-19
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Air Date: 1976-02-20
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Air Date: 1976-02-23
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Air Date: 1976-02-24
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Air Date: 1976-02-26
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Air Date: 1976-02-27
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1. The Visitor
Air Date: 1977-11-22
Visitors are always welcome; even wounded visitors weighing several tons can be accommodated by Mr. Hughes the Gasworks.
2. The Trumpet
Air Date: 1977-11-23
Some trumpets sound very loud indeed but some sound so loud that only mythical creatures can hear them, and they will come to your aid.
3. The Sheepdog
Air Date: 1977-11-24
Who said only dogs can herd sheep? Everybody should be allowed to have a try and it doesn't matter a bit how heavy they are.
4. Juggernaut
Air Date: 1977-11-25
When Ivor leaves to seek his fame and fortune, something threatens to take his place; it is worth a load of gold just for the pleasure of seeing it go.
5. Half-Crowns
Air Date: 1977-11-29
The money may no longer buy things in the shops, but people who know where to find it can help to keep the dragons warm.
6. Snowdrifts
Air Date: 1977-11-30
It's winter in the top left-hand corner of Wales and Ivor's railway is not running because of deep snow. Llaniog needs supplies soon, though, as Eli the Baker is nearly out of flour. What Ivor needs is a snowplough.
7. The Fire Engine
Air Date: 1977-12-01
Some fire engines will go absolutely anywhere, so long as they don't get stuck. Then they must not be too proud to ask for help.
8. Sledging
Air Date: 1977-12-02
Pulling sledges up the hill can be quite fun, if you are strong enough but it can be even more fun sledging down the hill again - if you have a sledge.
9. The Hat
Air Date: 1977-12-06
Mrs Porty does wear some very unusual hats but she wouldn't expect to be arrested for wearing one of them, certainly not in front of the Church Ladies Guild.
10. Retirement
Air Date: 1977-12-07
The Dragons are in danger of being caged. Luckily, Mr. Dynwiddy knows just the place for them to live. But will everyone have to say goodbye to the Dragons forever?
11. DELETE ME
Air Date: 1977-12-08
Everybody loves to go to the seaside and have fun splashing about in the surf, but some of us aren't able to - and that is a bit sad.
12. DELETE ME
Air Date: 1977-12-09
Engines don't always do what you would expect them to do, but luckily they are very rarely stolen by gangsters.
13. DELETE ME
Air Date: 1977-12-13
Even the most difficult feats of engineering can be achieved, especially if they will help a friend to join in the fun, and also get very wet.
14. DELETE ME
Air Date: 1977-12-14
The money may no longer buy things in the shops, but people who know where to find it can help to keep the dragons warm.
15. DELETE ME
Air Date: 1977-12-15
Who said only dogs can herd sheep? Everybody should be allowed to have a try and it doesn't matter a bit how heavy they are.
16. DELETE ME
Air Date: 1977-12-16
When Ivor leaves to seek his fame and fortune, who or what can take his place? Is it worth a load of gold just for the pleasure of seing it go?
17. DELETE ME
Air Date: 1977-12-20
Ivor has earned a small fortune, but even though he knows what he wants to buy with it, can he persuade them to take the money?
18. DELETE ME
Air Date: 1977-12-21
Keeping lots of friends warm on his boiler may help to keep his friends warm, but it makes him a bit grubby. But there are some advantages in it.
19. DELETE ME
Air Date: 1977-12-22
Very small dragons do sometimes make mistakes when they meet an old enemy, especially if they don't notice what he is made of.
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Air Date: 1977-12-23
There are places where a dragon could possibly live, but wouldn't want to, and there are places which, with a little help, will do very nicely, thankyou.
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Rating
7.0/10
Release Date
1976-01-26
Episodes
97 (5 seasons)
Status
Ended
