Britt Allcroft, Creator of TV’s ‘Thomas the Tank Engine,’ Dies at 81
She discovered the character in a series of 1940s children’s books and thought Ringo Starr would make a great Mr. Conductor ...
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Britt Allcroft, who brought Thomas the Tank Engine to television, dies at 81
But Allcroft made Thomas an international sensation, starting in the mid-1980s with her TV adaptation narrated by Ringo Starr. The series, which was later renamed Thomas & Friends, ran for more than ...
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Creator of beloved children’s TV series dies at 81: Buzz
The creator of a beloved children’s TV series is dead at age 81. “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends” co-creator Britt Allcroft ...
Britt Allcroft Dies: Writer, Director & Producer Behind ‘Thomas the Tank Engine' Was 81
Britt Allcroft, the producer who adapted Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends for television, has died. She was 81. According to ...
Britt Allcroft, Creator of ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ TV Series, Dies at 81
The visionary writer, director, and producer brought The Railway Series to global fame, transforming it into an iconic ...