Britt Allcroft, Creator of ‘Thomas the Tank Engine,’ Dies at 81
She wanted to create an unconventional show that would enchant children. And she knew she found her perfect narrator in Ringo ...
Britt Allcroft, Creator of TV’s ‘Thomas the Tank Engine,’ Dies at 81
She discovered the character in a series of 1940s children’s books and thought Ringo Starr would make a great Mr. Conductor on television.
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Britt Allcroft, ‘Thomas the Tank Engine' series creator, dead at 81
The "Thomas the Tank Engine" and his fans all over the world ... spawning many spinoffs. The character of "Thomas the Tank" became popularized in the United States after Allcroft co-created ...
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‘Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends’ series creator Britt Allcroft dead at 81
Britt Allcroft, the creator of the “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends” series ... steam until the 1980s when she created the beloved train-themed show that brought smiles to young audiences ...
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Britt Allcroft, Who Brought Thomas the Tank Engine to TV, Dies at 81
Ms. Allcroft was the driving force behind bringing Thomas the Tank Engine, an animated locomotive ... from toys and train sets to posters and puzzles. “Thomas & Friends” is now one of the ...