In our final episode of the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast, we remind ourselves why we are celebrating 80 years of Thomas & Friends. We ask what makes Thomas so special, and what the future might hold for this dear little blue engine and his beloved Island of Sodor.

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In todays Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast episode, we discuss why autism became so linked with Thomas & Friends, and how the series has aided those on the spectrum. We also learn how Thomas’ first autistic friend, Bruno, was created.

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Today we hear from the fans of Thomas & Friends and learn how the classic stories influenced their own personal journey. Find out more in this Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast episode.

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In todays Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast episode, we hear the many voices of Thomas & Friends, from those who have narrated the classic stories to the actors who have helped to bring the characters to life on screen.

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Songs and music have always been important in the world of Thomas & Friends. So sit back and enjoy this musical episode as we speak to the composers behind the iconic tunes, in today’s Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast episode.

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Jump on board for another Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast episode, and listen to how the writers of the TV series continued to tell the story of the little blue engine, and introduced new friends on the island of Sodor.

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In todays Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast episode, we continue to learn how the show writers continued to tell the timeless tales of Thomas and his friends.

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Find out how Thomas and his friends went from childrens books to the wonderful world of television, in today's episode of the Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast.

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In todays Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast episode, we continue to discover how Thomas and his friends on Sodor came to television, and how the show evolved from live action models to animated CGI.

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In this very first Thomas & Friends™ 80th Anniversary podcast episode, we speak to the Reverend Awdry’s family to discover the origins of Thomas & Friends™, how the original books of The Railway Series started, the early days of the TV series and why both became a runaway success.

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