Thomas & Friends Storytime is a podcast series featuring Thomas & Friends stories narrated by Mark Moraghan. Stories featured include adaptations of episodes of the television series as well as books such as Thomas and the Beanstalk. There are 46 episodes in total.[1]
Thomas and the Monkey Palace
Thomas and the Monkey Palace is a sneak peek episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 8th April 2020.
Description
Thomas is pulling a cargo load of coconuts when he discovers an old palace and encounters some cheeky monkeys.
Characters
- Thomas
- Rajiv
- Charubala
- [ational Characters#The Grey Tender Engine(s)|The Grey Tender Engine]] (does not speak)
Locations
Cast
US
- Joseph May as Thomas
- Nikhil Parmar as Rajiv
- Sheena Bhattessa as Charubala
UK
- John Hasler as Thomas
- Nikhil Parmar as Rajiv
- Sheena Bhattessa as Charubala
Trivia
- This story marks the only time Charubala was mentioned by Mark Moraghan.
Steamie Stafford
Steamie Stafford is the first episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 12th May 2020.
Description
Stafford doesn’t run on coal and water like the steam engines. Instead, he runs off a battery, which is very quiet. So when Stafford overhears some children saying he doesn’t sound like a proper engine, he asks Thomas and Percy to teach him how to make the same chuffing sounds they do.
Characters
- Thomas
- Percy
- Stafford
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Farmer McColl
- Headkeeper Jack (not named)
- Henry (does not speak)
- Gordon (does not speak)
- Edward (whistle only)
Locations
Cast
US
- Martin Sherman as Thomas and Percy
- Keith Wickham as Stafford and Sir Topham Hatt
- William Hope as Farmer McColl
- Kerry Shale as Headkeeper Jack
- Teresa Gallagher as the Children
UK
- Ben Small as Thomas
- Keith Wickham as Percy, Stafford and Sir Topham Hatt
- Matt Wilkinson as Farmer McColl and Headkeeper Jack
- Teresa Gallagher as the Children
Video
Thomas and the Beanstalk
Thomas and the Beanstalk is the second episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 12th May 2020.
Description
Thomas tells his friends the story of "Jack and the Beanstalk" before bedtime. The next day, while carrying a load of beans, Thomas has an accident and dreams about riding up a giant beanstalk to a land of giants high above the clouds.
Characters
- Thomas
- Percy
- Golden Steam Engine
- Diesel 10
- Farmer McColl
- The Giant
- James (does not speak)
- Thomas' Driver (does not speak)
- Sir Topham Hatt (mentioned)
Locations
- Tidmouth Sheds
- McColl Farm
- The Giant's Castle
Cast
US
- Joseph May as Thomas
- Christopher Ragland as Percy
- Matt Wilkinson as Diesel 10 and Farmer McColl
- Rachael Miller as the Golden Steam Engine
- Rob Rackstraw as the Giant
UK
- John Hasler as Thomas
- Nigel Pilkington as Percy
- Matt Wilkinson as Diesel 10 and Farmer McColl
- Rachael Miller as the Golden Steam Engine
- Rob Rackstraw as the Giant
Trivia
- Farmer McColl appears in this episode, despite not appearing in the actual book that this episode is based off of.
- Additionally Matt Wilkinson voices him in the US dub instead of William Hope.
Video
The Story of Thomas the Tank Engine
The Story of Thomas the Tank Engine is the third episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 12th May 2020.
Description
Thomas works every day in the yard collecting coaches for the big engines. But the little tank engine has big dreams of pulling coaches on his very own branch line.
Characters
- Thomas
- Edward
- Gordon
- James
- Troublesome Trucks
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Annie and Clarabel(do not speak)
Locations
Trivia
- The story is told entirely by Mark Moraghan with no other voice actors.
- This episode is based on the stories of Thomas and Gordon, Thomas and the Trucks and Thomas and the Breakdown Train, but with at least one difference:
- Edward is the one who tells Thomas about the Breakdown Train instead of Thomas' driver (although Annie and Clarabel were the ones who told Thomas about the Breakdown Train in The Adventure Begins).
Video
Happy Birthday Thomas!
Happy Birthday Thomas! is the fourth episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 12th May 2020.
Description
When Bertie won't race with Thomas and Sir Topham Hatt sends him to the Steamworks, Thomas thinks he's not a Really Useful Engine anymore. But little does he know that Sir Topham Hatt and the rest of his friends are planning a surprise party to celebrate his birthday!
Characters
- Thomas
- James
- Percy
- Annie and Clarabel
- Bertie
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Edward (not named; does not speak)
- Henry (not named; does not speak)
- Gordon (not named; does not speak)
- Emily (not named; does not speak)
Locations
Trivia
- The story is told entirely by Mark Moraghan with no other voice actors.
- This story is based on the book Happy Birthday, but with a few differences:
- Gordon and Emily do not speak.
- Sir Topham Hatt is the one who says "Don't forget that it's a surprise, so you mustn't tell Thomas" instead of Emily.
Video
Kevin's Cranky Friend
Kevin's Cranky Friend is the fifth episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 19th May 2020.
Description
Cranky the Crane is very busy down at Brendam Docks, so Sir Topham Hatt decides to send Kevin from the Steamworks to help him. But Cranky doesn’t want any help, and Kevin has to work extra hard to prove he can be Really Useful.
Characters
Locations
Cast
US
- Martin Sherman as Thomas
- Keith Wickham as Salty and Sir Topham Hatt
- Kerry Shale as Kevin
- Glenn Wrage as Cranky
UK
- Ben Small as Thomas
- Keith Wickham as Salty and the Fat Controller
- Matt Wilkinson as Kevin and Cranky
Video
The Story of Percy the Small Engine
The Story of Percy the Small Engine is the sixth episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 26th May 2020.
Description
The big engines are causing trouble when they refuse to come out of their sheds, so Sir Topham Hatt enlists the help of a small green engine named Percy.
Characters
- Edward
- Gordon
- Percy
- Sir Topham Hatt
- A Signalman
- Some Workmen
- Thomas (does not speak)
- Henry (does not speak)
- James (does not speak)
- Percy's Workshop Friends (do not speak)
- Annie and Clarabel (do not speak)
- Percy's Driver (does not speak)
- Percy's Fireman (does not speak)
Locations
Trivia
- The story is told entirely by Mark Moraghan with no other voice actors.
- This episode is based on the stories of Trouble in the Shed and Percy Runs Away.
Video
The Story of Rebecca the Happy Engine
The Story of Rebecca the Happy Engine is the seventh episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 2nd June 2020.
Description
Yellow tender engine Rebecca is new to the Island of Sodor and works very hard to fit in. Rebecca is worried that unlike the other engines, there is nothing special about her, but her new friends soon help her discover her unique qualities.
Characters
- Gordon
- Flying Scotsman
- Belle
- Marion
- Rebecca
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Thomas (does not speak)
- Harvey (does not speak)
- Annie and Clarabel (do not speak)
- Percy (not named; does not speak)
- Emily (not named; does not speak)
- Nia (not named; does not speak)
Locations
Trivia
- The story is told entirely by Mark Moraghan with no other voice actors.
- This episode is based on the stories of Confusion Without Delay and What Rebecca Does.
Video
Big World! Big Adventures!
Big World! Big Adventures! is the eighth episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 9th June 2020.
Description
Thomas embarks on an ambitious trip around the world and discovers magnificent new sights and cultures, as well as making friends with a fun Kenyan engine named Nia.
Characters
- Thomas
- Emily
- Yong Bao
- Nia
- Natalie
- The Chinese Diesel
- Troublesome Trucks
- Ace
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Cowboys and Cowgirls
- Beau (not named)
- Annie and Clarabel (do not speak)
- International Rally Cars (not named; do not speak)
- Carly (mentioned)
Locations
- Island of Sodor
- Senegal
- Egypt
- Mauritania
- Kenya
- Kenyan Railway Shunting Yard
- Nia's Old Shed (mentioned)
- Tanzania
- Brazil
- United States
- China
- Mexico (mentioned)
- Europe (mentioned)
Trivia
- The story is told entirely by Mark Moraghan with no other voice actors.
- This is the longest episode of the Storytime podcast series to date, with a duration of 33 minutes and 50 seconds.
- The events of The Great Race are mentioned.
Goofs
- The line "Suddenly, Ace hears another sound and panics!" is told in present tense rather than past tense like the rest of the story.
Video
The Story of Nia the Helpful Engine
The Story of Nia the Helpful Engine is the ninth episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 16th June 2020.
Description
Nia is a helpful and resourceful engine who is good at solving difficult problems. In this episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime, she soon learns that even helpful engines sometimes need to ask for help.
Characters
- Gordon
- Nia
- Annie and Clarabel
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Emily (does not speak)
- Sodor Rangers (do not speak)
- Thomas (mentioned)
- Edward (mentioned)
- Henry (mentioned)
- Kwaku (not named; indirectly mentioned)
- Kobe (not named; indirectly mentioned)
Locations
Trivia
- The story is told entirely by Mark Moraghan with no other voice actors.
- This episode is based on the stories of Forever and Ever, Rangers of the Rails and Counting on Nia.
- The events of Big World! Big Adventures! are mentioned.
Goofs
- Nia is said to have trouble finding the right platform at Vicarstown when it was actually Knapford.
Marion and the Dinosaurs
Marion and the Dinosaurs is the tenth episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 23rd June 2020.
Description
When Marion the Steam Shovel sees a long line of dinosaurs, she thinks it must be a dream! But then the dinosaurs return, and Marion is chased all the way up to the castle.
Characters
Locations
- Ulfstead Castle
- The Dinosaur Park (mentioned)
- Sodor China Clay Company (mentioned)
- Blue Mountain Quarry (indirectly mentioned)
Cast
US
- Martin Sherman as Thomas
- Bob Golding as Stephen
- Olivia Colman as Marion
- Miranda Raison as Millie
- Mike Grady as Sir Robert Norramby
UK
- Ben Small as Thomas
- Bob Golding as Stephen
- Olivia Colman as Marion
- Miranda Raison as Millie
- Mike Grady as Sir Robert Norramby
Trivia
- The events of Tale of the Brave are mentioned.
The Story of Gordon the Big Engine
The Story of Gordon the Big Engine is the eleventh episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 30th June 2020.
Description
Gordon is known for taking things too seriously, but one day he can't stop laughing and is worried Sir Topham Hatt will think he is a silly engine. In this episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime, Gordon soon learns that sometimes having fun is ok.
Characters
- Thomas
- Gordon
- Rebecca
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Edward (does not speak)
- Victor (does not speak)
- Paxton (not named; does not speak)
Locations
Trivia
- The story is told entirely by Mark Moraghan with no other voice actors.
- This episode is based on the stories of Edward and Gordon and Gordon Gets the Giggles.
The Story of Diesel the Diesel Engine
The Story of Diesel the Diesel Engine is the twelfth episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 7th July 2020.
Description
When a new diesel engine called Diesel arrives on the island of Sodor, he thinks he is far too modern and special to be told what to do by an old steam engine. But when he gets into trouble, he soon realizes that it helps to listen.
Characters
- Duck
- Diesel
- Troublesome Trucks
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Gordon (does not speak)
- Henry (not named; does not speak)
- James (not named; does not speak)
Locations
Trivia
- The story is told entirely by Mark Moraghan with no other voice actors.
- This episode is based on the story of "Pop Goes the Diesel".
- The ending is heavily modified and alternate from Diesel's original backstory:
- Diesel listens to and follows Duck's advice after the incident, instead of telling lies about Duck to the trucks to get Duck sent away.
- Diesel is allowed to stay on the North Western Railway, rather than being sent packing after being found out he was making up lies about Duck.
- This is the first episode of the Storytime podcast not to include Thomas in any way.
Goofs
- Diesel is said to have red buffers. It is likely they were referring to his bufferbeams.
Who's Geoffrey?
Who's Geoffrey? is the thirteenth episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 14th July 2020.
Description
Thomas causes a small accident by being silly and he is so embarrassed that he blames it on someone else… an imaginary engine called Geoffrey. Follow along as Thomas learns an important life lesson about telling the truth.
Characters
- Thomas
- Gordon
- James
- Percy
- Spencer
- Porter
- Salty
- Victor
- Troublesome Trucks
- Annie
- Cranky
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Clarabel (does not speak)
- Henry (mentioned)
- Lady Hatt (mentioned)
Locations
Cast
US
- Joseph May as Thomas
- Kerry Shale as Gordon
- Rob Rackstraw as James
- Christopher Ragland as Percy and the Troublesome Trucks
- Glenn Wrage as Spencer and Cranky
- David Menkin as Porter
- Keith Wickham as Salty and Sir Topham Hatt
- David Bedella as Victor
- Teresa Gallagher as Annie
The Story of Emily the Clever Engine
The Story of Emily the Clever Engine is the fourteenth episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 21st July 2020.
Description
Emily's first day on Sodor doesn't start well when she takes Thomas' coaches by mistake. But when Emily saves Thomas from a possible crash, the other engines all see that Emily is both brave and clever.
Characters
- Gordon
- Oliver
- Emily
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Dowager Hatt
- Emily's Driver
- Thomas (does not speak)
- Percy (does not speak)
- Annie and Clarabel (do not speak)
- Edward (whistle only)
- Henry (whistle only)
- Toby (bell only)
Locations
- Knapford
- The Intersection
- The Scrapyards (mentioned)
Trivia
- The story is told entirely by Mark Moraghan with no other voice actors.
- This episode is based on the stories of Emily's New Coaches and Dowager Hatt's Busy Day.
Toad and the Whale
Toad and the Whale is the fiftheenth episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 28th July 2020.
Description
When Oliver’s brake van, Toad, spots a stranded whale on the beach, they alert the Search and Rescue Centre. Everyone must work together to help save the whale.
Characters
- Thomas
- Oliver
- Belle
- Salty
- Toad
- Rocky
- Cranky
- Harold
- Sir Topham Hatt
- A Sodor Search and Rescue Centre Workman
- Flynn (does not speak)
- Butch (does not speak)
- Henry (not named; does not speak)
- Gordon (not named; does not speak)
- James (not named; does not speak)
- Percy (not named; does not speak)
- The Sodor Search and Rescue Manager (mentioned)
Locations
Cast
US
- Joseph May as Thomas
- Joe Mills as Oliver and Toad
- Keith Wickham as Salty, Sir Topham Hatt and a Workman
- William Hope as Rocky
- Kerry Shale as Harold
- Teresa Gallagher as Belle
- Glenn Wrage as Cranky
The Story of Toby the Tram Engine
The Story of Toby the Tram Engine is the sixteenth episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 4th August 2020.
Description
Sir Topham Hatt's new tram engine Toby is not fancy-looking like the other steam engines; he is brown and square. In this week's storytime, he soon proves that it's what's on the inside that counts when he bravely saves King Godred's crown.
Characters
- Thomas
- Toby
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Sir Robert Norramby
- Millie
- The Ffarquhar Policeman
- Glynn (does not speak)
- Henrietta (does not speak)
- The Crown Thieves (do not speak)
- Stephen Hatt (not named; does not speak)
- Bridget Hatt (not named; does not speak)
- King Godred (mentioned)
Locations
Trivia
- The story is told entirely by Mark Moraghan with no other voice actors.
- This episode is based on the stories of Toby and the Stout Gentleman, Thomas in Trouble and Heart of Gold.
- It is revealed that Toby and Henrietta originally worked on the Mainland, which is a likely nod to the Railway Series.
The Story of James the Funny Engine
The Story of James the Funny Engine is the seventeenth episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 11th August 2020.
Description
James is so proud of his new shiny red paintwork. He believes it makes him the smartest, funniest, and most useful engine on the railway. But when James plays a trick on Gordon, he soon learns that not all jokes are funny.
Characters
- Gordon
- James
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Jeremiah Jobling (not named)
- Thomas (does not speak)
- Troublesome Trucks (does not speak)
Locations
- Island of Sodor
- The Mainland (mentioned)
Trivia
- The story is told entirely by Mark Moraghan with no other voice actors.
- This episode is based on the stories of Thomas and the Breakdown Train and No Joke for James.
- There are a few differences from the orignal episodes:
- James is said to take his trucks to the Docks.
- The inspector is said to come from the Mainland.
- James is told off by Sir Topham Hatt at Maron rather than Elsbridge. Additionally, James meets the inspector there rather than Brendam Docks.
Not So Slow Coaches
Not So Slow Coaches is the eighteenth episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was first released on 18th August 2020.
Description
Annie and Clarabel are always complaining to Thomas about going too fast. In today's storytime, when Annie and Clarabel find themselves coupled to Caitlin by mistake, they get a taste of what going fast is really like.
Characters
Locations
- Island of Sodor
- Knapford Yards
- Wellsworth
- Ulfstead Castle
- Vicarstown Bridge
- Sodor Steamworks (mentioned)
- Ffarquhar Quarry (mentioned)
- The Mainland (mentioned)
Cast
US
- Martin Sherman as Thomas
- Teresa Gallagher as Annie and Clarabel
- Ben Small as Charlie
- Rebecca O'Mara as Caitlin
- Togo Igawa as Hiro
- Jonathan Forbes as Connor
The Story of Cranky the Crane
The Story of Cranky the Crane is the nineteenth episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was released on 25th August 2020.
Description
Thomas and Percy enjoy working at Brendam Docks until they meet a new bossy crane called Cranky, who is mean and rude to them, and calls the two little engines bugs! When an accident knocks Cranky to the ground, it is the two little engines who come to his rescue.
Characters
Locations
Trivia
- The story is told entirely by Mark Moraghan with no other voice actors.
- This episode is based on the story of Cranky Bugs.
- There are some differences from the original episode:
- Gordon is the one who tells Thomas and Percy to see things from Cranky's point of view instead of James.
- Thomas and Percy initially protest when Sir Topham Hatt tells them off.
- Only Gordon and James are trapped in the shed, with Henry and Duck being omitted and Gordon taking the latter's line, "We're sure to be safe in this shed."
- The ship causes Cranky to topple over first before knocking down the shed.
- Cranky only admits he is at fault after being rescued by Thomas and Percy.
Thomas the Hero
Thomas the Hero is the twentieth episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was released on 1st September 2020.
Description
When Thomas sees a vintage plane flying overhead, he is fascinated and follows it to the airfield. There he meets many wonderful planes and learns all about the part they played in the war. Thomas wishes he could be a hero too.
Characters
- Thomas
- James
- Mitchell
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Percy (does not speak)
- The Hawker Hurricane (does not speak)
Locations
Trivia
- The story is told entirely by Mark Moraghan with no other voice actors.
- This episode was released to tie in with the 81st anniversary of the start of the Second World War.
Rocky Rescue
Rocky Rescue is the twenty-first episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was released on 8th September 2020.
Description
When Rocky, the mobile rescue crane, has an accident, it's up to the other rescue vehicles to save him. But can they learn to work together as a team?
Characters
Locations
Cast
US
- Joseph May as Thomas
- William Hope as Rocky
- Rob Rackstraw as Flynn and a Sodor Search and Rescue Center Worker
- Teresa Gallagher as Belle
- Kerry Shale as Henry and Harold
- Steven Kynman as Butch
- Keith Wickham as a Sodor Search and Rescue Center Worker
Reds vs. Blues
Reds vs Blues is the twenty-second episode of Thomas & Friends Storytime. It was released on 15th September 2020.
Description
The Sodor soccer fans wear blue and cheer for Thomas, while Barrow fans wear red and cheer for James. Soon the two engines are competing with each other in this episode of the Thomas & Friends Storytime podcast.
Characters
- Thomas
- James
- Percy
- Annie and Clarabel
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Sodor United Football Team
- Barrow Football Fan
- Barrow Football Team
Locations
- Island of Sodor
- The Mainland (mentioned)
- Barrow (mentioned)
Cast
US
- Joseph May as Thomas
- Rob Rackstraw as James and the Soccer Players and Fans
- Keith Wickham as Sir Topham Hatt, the Workmen and the Soccer Players and Fans
- Teresa Gallagher as Annie, Clarabel, the Children and the Barrow Soccer Fan
- Christopher Ragland as Percy