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COLLECTION · Series · 1976

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.

Source: TMDB
* 7.0 (3)AnimationFamily
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Creators
Oliver Postgate
Studios
ITV1
Runtime
5 min/ep
Release
26/01/1976
Score
7.0 / 10 (3)
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Seasons and episodes
Specials
24 episodes

Original black and white series from 1958.

Episode 1. Episode 1
10 min

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Episode 2. Episode 2
10 min

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Episode 3. Episode 3
10 min

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Episode 4. Episode 4
10 min

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Episode 5. Episode 5
10 min

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Episode 6. Episode 6
10 min

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Episode 7. DELETE ME
5 min

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Episode 8. DELETE ME
5 min

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Episode 9. DELETE ME
5 min

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Episode 10. DELETE ME
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Episode 11. DELETE ME
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Episode 12. DELETE ME
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Episode 13. DELETE ME
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Episode 14. DELETE ME
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Episode 15. DELETE ME
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Episode 16. DELETE ME
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Episode 24. DELETE ME
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Season 1
24 episodes · 1976
Episode 1. The Railway
1976-01-26 · 5 min

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!

Episode 2. Mrs Porty's Foxes
1976-02-17 · 5 min

Some wear fancy hats in order to look beautiful. Some wear them to save their friends - but what else should an engine-driver do?

Episode 3. Bluebell
1976-02-19 · 5 min

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.

Episode 4. Unidentified Objects
1976-02-16 · 5 min

Jones and Dai are relaxing when they spot some strange objects in the sky. The source appears to be Mr Dinwiddy's goldmine.

Episode 5. The Dragon
1976-02-02 · 5 min

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.

Episode 6. Chickens
1976-02-03 · 5 min

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.

Episode 7. Old Nell
1976-02-05 · 5 min

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.

Episode 8. The Lost Engine
1976-02-06 · 5 min

Engines don't always do exactly what you would expect them to do, but luckily they are very rarely stolen by gangsters.

Episode 9. The Outing
1976-02-09 · 5 min

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.

Episode 10. Time Off
1976-02-10 · 5 min

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.

Episode 11. The Cuckoo Clock
1976-02-12 · 5 min

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.

Episode 12. Buying Things
1976-02-13 · 5 min

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?

Episode 13. The Water Tower
1976-02-16 · 5 min

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.

Episode 14. Central Heating
1976-02-17 · 5 min

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.

Episode 15. DELETE ME
1976-02-19 · 5 min

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Episode 16. DELETE ME
1976-02-20 · 5 min

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Episode 17. DELETE ME
1976-02-23 · 5 min

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Episode 18. DELETE ME
1976-02-24 · 5 min

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Episode 19. DELETE ME
1976-02-26 · 5 min

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Episode 20. DELETE ME
1976-02-27 · 5 min

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Episode 21. DELETE ME
5 min

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Episode 22. DELETE ME
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Episode 24. DELETE ME
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Season 2
20 episodes · 1977
Episode 1. The Visitor
1977-11-22 · 5 min

Visitors are always welcome; even wounded visitors weighing several tons can be accommodated by Mr. Hughes the Gasworks.

Episode 2. The Trumpet
1977-11-23 · 5 min

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.

Episode 3. The Sheepdog
1977-11-24 · 5 min

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.

Episode 4. Juggernaut
1977-11-25 · 5 min

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.

Episode 5. Half-Crowns
1977-11-29 · 5 min

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.

Episode 6. Snowdrifts
1977-11-30 · 5 min

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.

Episode 7. The Fire Engine
1977-12-01 · 5 min

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.

Episode 8. Sledging
1977-12-02 · 5 min

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.

Episode 9. The Hat
1977-12-06 · 5 min

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.

Episode 10. Retirement
1977-12-07 · 5 min

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?

Episode 11. DELETE ME
1977-12-08 · 5 min

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.

Episode 12. DELETE ME
1977-12-09 · 5 min

Engines don't always do what you would expect them to do, but luckily they are very rarely stolen by gangsters.

Episode 13. DELETE ME
1977-12-13 · 5 min

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.

Episode 14. DELETE ME
1977-12-14 · 5 min

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.

Episode 15. DELETE ME
1977-12-15 · 5 min

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.

Episode 16. DELETE ME
1977-12-16 · 5 min

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?

Episode 17. DELETE ME
1977-12-20 · 5 min

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?

Episode 18. DELETE ME
1977-12-21 · 5 min

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.

Episode 19. DELETE ME
1977-12-22 · 5 min

Very small dragons do sometimes make mistakes when they meet an old enemy, especially if they don't notice what he is made of.

Episode 20. DELETE ME
1977-12-23 · 5 min

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.

Season 3
13 episodes
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5 min

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5 min

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Episode 12. DELETE ME
5 min

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Episode 13. DELETE ME
5 min

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Season 4
20 episodes
Episode 1. DELETE ME
5 min

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Episode 2. DELETE ME
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5 min

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5 min

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Episode 16. DELETE ME
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Episode 18. DELETE ME
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5 min

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Season 5
20 episodes
Episode 1. DELETE ME
5 min

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Episode 2. DELETE ME
5 min

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5 min

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5 min

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Episode 13. DELETE ME
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Episode 14. DELETE ME
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Episode 15. DELETE ME
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Episode 16. DELETE ME
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Episode 17. DELETE ME
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Episode 18. DELETE ME
5 min

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Episode 19. DELETE ME
5 min

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Episode 20. DELETE ME
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Cast by season
Oliver Postgate
Oliver Postgate
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Anthony Jackson
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