Thomas & Friends: The Best of James
Synopsis
Thomas is often seen with the No. 5 red engine, James. He has a fine scarlet coat and thinks of himself as a Really Splendid Engine. To celebrate the friendship between Thomas and James, enjoy twenty fantastic James episodes, from the classic live-action to the all new animation. Bust my buffers, it's James. Features the episodes: James and the Coaches, James and the Express, Old Iron, Buzz Buzz, No Joke for James, Percy, James and the Fruitful Day, Time for Trouble, James and the Trouble with Trees, James and the Red Balloon, James and the Queen of Sodor, James Goes Too Far, James Gets a New Coat, Keeping up with James, James the Second Best, James Works it Out, Tickled Pink, Steamy Sodor, James in the Dark, Toby and the Whistling Woods, and James to the Rescue.
Top Cast
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Ringo Starr
Narrator (voice)
Michael Angelis
Narrator (voice)
Ben Small
Thomas / Toby (voice)
Keith Wickham
Henry / Gordon / James / Percy / The Fat Controller / Edward (voice)
Teresa Gallagher
Emily / Bridget Hatt / Little Girls (voice)
Matt Wilkinson
Spencer / Victor / Kevin / Rocky / Search and Rescue Centre Manager (voice)
Kerry Shale
Diesel (voice)
Jules de Jongh
Allicia Botti (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Mitton, Steve Asquith, Greg Tiernan
- Screenplay & Story
- David Mitton, Britt Allcroft, Rev. W. Awdry, Andrew Brenner, David Maidment, Jenny McDade, Paul Larson, James Mason, Abi Grant, Simon Spencer, Allan Plenderleith, Sharon Miller, Mark Robertson, Louise Kramskoy
- Original Title
- Thomas & Friends: The Best of James
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Mitton, Steve Asquith, Greg Tiernan
David Mitton, Britt Allcroft, Rev. W. Awdry, Andrew Brenner, David Maidment, Jenny McDade, Paul Larson, James Mason, Abi Grant, Simon Spencer, Allan Plenderleith, Sharon Miller, Mark Robertson, Louise Kramskoy
David Mitton, Britt Allcroft, Robert D. Cardona, Philip D. Fehrle, Simon Spencer
Department Leadership Roster
David Mitton
Director
David Mitton
Writer
Britt Allcroft
Writer
David Mitton
Producer
Britt Allcroft
Producer
Robert D. Cardona
Producer
Philip D. Fehrle
Producer
Jenny McDade
Writer
Paul Larson
Writer
James Mason
Writer
Steve Asquith
Director
Simon Spencer
Producer
Abi Grant
Writer
Simon Spencer
Writer
Allan Plenderleith
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thomas & Friends: The Best of James
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What is Thomas & Friends: The Best of James about?
Thomas is often seen with the No. 5 red engine, James. He has a fine scarlet coat and thinks of himself as a Really Splendid Engine. To celebrate the friendship between Thomas and James, enjoy twenty fantastic James episodes, from the classic live-action to the all new animation. Bust my buffers, it's James. Features the episodes: James and the Coaches, James and the Express, Old Iron, Buzz Buzz, No Joke for James, Percy, James and the Fruitful Day, Time for Trouble, James and the Trouble with Trees, James and the Red Balloon, James and the Queen of Sodor, James Goes Too Far, James Gets a New Coat, Keeping up with James, James the Second Best, James Works it Out, Tickled Pink, Steamy Sodor, James in the Dark, Toby and the Whistling Woods, and James to the Rescue.
Who directed Thomas & Friends: The Best of James?
Thomas & Friends: The Best of James was directed by David Mitton, Steve Asquith, Greg Tiernan.
Who stars in Thomas & Friends: The Best of James?
The principal cast of Thomas & Friends: The Best of James includes Ringo Starr, Michael Angelis, Ben Small, Keith Wickham, Teresa Gallagher.
When was Thomas & Friends: The Best of James released and how long is it?
Thomas & Friends: The Best of James was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thomas & Friends: The Best of James?
Thomas & Friends: The Best of James holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).