David Mitton

David Mitton is the writer, producer and director of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and the creator of Tugs.

He first worked as a puppet maker on such Gerry Anderson shows such as Joe 90, Captain Scarlet and Thunderbirds and then founded Clearwater Features with Robert D. Cardona in 1983.

Mitton has written six episodes of Tugs and directed nine of them.

Later when Clearwater closed down he became part of The Britt Allcroft Company.

Although some episodes such as Percy's Promise, Buzz, Buzz, The Trouble with Mudd and Henry and the Elephant were based on Railway Series books, some of the bits were done by him and Britt Allcroft.

Ever since the death of The Rev. W. Awdry, both Mitton and Allcroft had decided to make their own stories up.

Also David was a Model Unit Creative Consultant on Thomas and the Magic Railroad.

His last episode as writer was Edward the Very Useful Engine but kept continuing on as director.

His last episode was Three Cheers for Thomas before retiring.

He is now working with Gerry Anderson producer David Lane with their own company Pineapple Squared Entertainment which is due to launch a new CGI Animation series Adventures On Orsum Island.