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{{quote|These engines are filthy! I've never seen so much coal dust!|The Railway Inspector talking about Emily, Gordon, and James.}} |
{{quote|These engines are filthy! I've never seen so much coal dust!|The Railway Inspector talking about Emily, Gordon, and James.}} |
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− | '''Spic and Span''' is the thirteenth episode of the [[ |
+ | '''Spic and Span''' is the thirteenth episode of the [[Series 8|eighth series]]. |
==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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− | The railway staff is busy preparing for the arrival of the Railway Inspector and the Fat Controller tells his engines that |
+ | The railway staff is busy preparing for the arrival of the Railway Inspector, who will make sure everything looks "spic and span." When the day of the arrival comes, Fat Controller tells his engines that the inspector will give a special prize to the best turned out engine, so he wants his engines to look their best. Gordon, Emily, and James are very confident that they will win first prize, but Thomas tells Percy that a really useful engine can look just as grand as any engine. |
Whilst Thomas and Percy are working at the quarry, however, Thomas gets covered in stone dust. Percy is worried that Thomas will not win first prize, but knows he just needs a good washdown. But Emily is at the washdown ahead of Thomas and tells him that there is no need for him to be cleaned; she will be the cleanest at the inspection. Thomas leaves to help Percy with the stone [[Troublesome Trucks|trucks]], still confident in winning first prize. |
Whilst Thomas and Percy are working at the quarry, however, Thomas gets covered in stone dust. Percy is worried that Thomas will not win first prize, but knows he just needs a good washdown. But Emily is at the washdown ahead of Thomas and tells him that there is no need for him to be cleaned; she will be the cleanest at the inspection. Thomas leaves to help Percy with the stone [[Troublesome Trucks|trucks]], still confident in winning first prize. |
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* [[Sir Topham Hatt]] |
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* [[Minor Human Characters in the Television Series#The Railway Board|One member of the Railway Board]] |
* [[Minor Human Characters in the Television Series#The Railway Board|One member of the Railway Board]] |
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− | * [[Henry]] |
+ | * [[Henry]] {{Cameo}} |
− | * [[Annie and Clarabel]] |
+ | * [[Annie and Clarabel]] {{Cameo}} |
− | * [[Allicia Botti]] |
+ | * [[Allicia Botti]] {{Note|mentioned on poster}} |
+ | * [[Troublesome Trucks]] {{Note|deleted scene}} |
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==Locations== |
==Locations== |
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* [[Maithwaite]] |
* [[Maithwaite]] |
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* [[Three Tier Bridge]] |
* [[Three Tier Bridge]] |
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* [[Anopha Quarry|Centre Island Quarry]] |
* [[Anopha Quarry|Centre Island Quarry]] |
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* [[Washdowns|The Washdown]] |
* [[Washdowns|The Washdown]] |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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− | * Going by production order, this is the ninth episode of the eighth |
+ | * Going by production order, this is the ninth episode of the eighth series. |
* This is the first episode written by [[Marc Seal]]. |
* This is the first episode written by [[Marc Seal]]. |
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* Stock footage from [[A Bad Day for Harold the Helicopter]] is used. Also, instead of matted into widescreen, the scenes are stretched into widescreen. |
* Stock footage from [[A Bad Day for Harold the Helicopter]] is used. Also, instead of matted into widescreen, the scenes are stretched into widescreen. |
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==Goofs== |
==Goofs== |
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+ | * After Emily says "And my wheels glimmer," her siderods go up. |
* A few of the engines' facemasks move a bit in some shots such as: |
* A few of the engines' facemasks move a bit in some shots such as: |
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− | ** When Gordon says "The |
+ | ** When Gordon says "The sunlight here makes my dome sparkle." |
** Emily's face moves after she and Gordon get covered in coal dust. |
** Emily's face moves after she and Gordon get covered in coal dust. |
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* The Railway Inspector is skinny in some close-up shots, but in a non close-up rare picture, he is chubby. |
* The Railway Inspector is skinny in some close-up shots, but in a non close-up rare picture, he is chubby. |
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==Merchandise== |
==Merchandise== |
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* [[:Category:Magazine stories|Magazine Stories]] - [[Spick and Span]] |
* [[:Category:Magazine stories|Magazine Stories]] - [[Spick and Span]] |
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+ | {{Other Languages |
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+ | |CHI=整齐又干净 |
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+ | |HRV=Cakum pakum |
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+ | |CZE=Jako že škatulky |
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+ | |DAN=Øens flotteste lokomotiv |
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+ | |FIN=Huippukunnossa |
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+ | |GER=Blitzblank |
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+ | |HUN=Mozdony Szépségverseny |
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+ | |ITA=La locomotiva più brillante |
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+ | |JPN=きちんときれい |
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+ | |KOR=제일 멋진 기관차는 누굴까? |
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+ | |NOR=Hvem er penest? |
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+ | |POL=Na Tip Top |
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+ | |POR=Tudo em perfeita Ordem |
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+ | |RUM=Lună și Bec |
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+ | |RUS=Чистота и блеск |
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+ | |GLA=Glan is Sgiobalta |
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+ | |SLO=Ako že škatuľky |
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+ | |SPA=Limpia y Reluciente / Perfectos e Inmaculados |
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+ | |SWE=Snyggt och prydligt |
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+ | |THA=ต้องสะอาดเอี่ยมอ่อง |
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+ | }} |
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==Home Media Releases== |
==Home Media Releases== |
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* [[Thomas and Friends Volume 20 (Taiwanese DVD)]] |
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Revision as of 18:21, 14 November 2019
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- “These engines are filthy! I've never seen so much coal dust!”
- ― The Railway Inspector talking about Emily, Gordon, and James.
Spic and Span is the thirteenth episode of the eighth series.
Plot
The railway staff is busy preparing for the arrival of the Railway Inspector, who will make sure everything looks "spic and span." When the day of the arrival comes, Fat Controller tells his engines that the inspector will give a special prize to the best turned out engine, so he wants his engines to look their best. Gordon, Emily, and James are very confident that they will win first prize, but Thomas tells Percy that a really useful engine can look just as grand as any engine.
Whilst Thomas and Percy are working at the quarry, however, Thomas gets covered in stone dust. Percy is worried that Thomas will not win first prize, but knows he just needs a good washdown. But Emily is at the washdown ahead of Thomas and tells him that there is no need for him to be cleaned; she will be the cleanest at the inspection. Thomas leaves to help Percy with the stone trucks, still confident in winning first prize.
Thomas and Percy deliver the stone trucks to the docks, where Thomas sees the Fat Controller with the Railway Inspector examining the docks. Thomas rushes back to the washdown, only to find James there ahead of him. Like Emily, James tells Thomas that there is no point in him being clean; Thomas begins to lose confidence.
Back at the docks, Thomas helps Percy with shunting the stone trucks into the sidings; by now, Percy is dirty too so they both head for the washdown. This time, Gordon is there as well as James and Emily and all three look splendid and Thomas is sure he will never win now. Percy knows that with a good washdown they still have a chance.
James, Emily, and Gordon arrive at the coaling plant where the Fat Controller and the Railway Inspector will meet them. Trying to find a good place in the sunlight, James reverses, only to bump into a flatbed which accidentally knocks into a lever, releasing the hatch on the coal hopper. Suddenly, coal begins pouring onto the tracks and coal dust spreads all over Gordon, Emily, and James. The Fat Controller and the Railway Inspector are shocked to see the three engines so dirty. Gordon, trying to clean out his funnel, sends coal shooting out into the air, which lands all over the Fat Controller, his bodyguards, and the Railway Inspector; just then, Thomas and Percy arrive, spic and span. The Railway Inspector is so impressed with Thomas and Percy's appearance that they both win first prize and Percy tells Thomas that he was right; a really useful engine can look as grand as any engine.
Characters
- Thomas
- Gordon
- James
- Percy
- Emily
- Sir Topham Hatt
- One member of the Railway Board
- Henry (cameo)
- Annie and Clarabel (cameo)
- Allicia Botti (mentioned on poster)
- Troublesome Trucks (deleted scene)
Locations
- Maron
- The Coaling Plant
- Knapford
- Maithwaite
- Three Tier Bridge
- Brendam Docks
- Centre Island Quarry
- The Washdown
Trivia
- Going by production order, this is the ninth episode of the eighth series.
- This is the first episode written by Marc Seal.
- Stock footage from A Bad Day for Harold the Helicopter is used. Also, instead of matted into widescreen, the scenes are stretched into widescreen.
- A poster at Knapford reads "Allicia Botti Flower Show Grand Opening!" in a close-up of some workmen.
Goofs
- After Emily says "And my wheels glimmer," her siderods go up.
- A few of the engines' facemasks move a bit in some shots such as:
- When Gordon says "The sunlight here makes my dome sparkle."
- Emily's face moves after she and Gordon get covered in coal dust.
- The Railway Inspector is skinny in some close-up shots, but in a non close-up rare picture, he is chubby.
Merchandise
In Other Languages
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#01 Thomas and the Tuba | #10 Emily's New Route | #19 Fish |
#02 Percy's New Whistle | #11 Thomas and the Firework Display | #20 Emily's Adventure |
#03 Thomas to the Rescue | #12 Gordon Takes Charge | #21 Halloween |
#04 Henry and the Wishing Tree | #13 Spic and Span | #22 You Can Do It, Toby! |
#05 James Gets a New Coat | #14 Edward the Great | #23 James Goes Too Far |
#06 Thomas Saves the Day | #15 Squeak, Rattle and Roll | #24 Chickens to School |
#07 Percy's Big Mistake | #16 Thomas and the Circus | #25 Too Hot for Thomas |
#08 Thomas, Emily and the Snowplough | #17 Thomas Gets It Right | #26 Percy and the Magic Carpet |
#09 Don't Tell Thomas | #18 As Good as Gordon | |