About this season
Ivor the Engine is a British children's animation by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin's Smallfilms company. It is a children's television series relating the adventures of a small green locomotive who lived in the "top left-hand corner of Wales" and worked for The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited. His friends included Jones the Steam, Evans the Song and Dai Station, among many other characters.
Episodes (20)
1. The Visitor
Aired 22 November 1977 • 5 min
Visitors are always welcome; even wounded visitors weighing several tons can be accommodated by Mr. Hughes the Gasworks.
2. The Trumpet
Aired 23 November 1977 • 5 min
Some trumpets sound very loud indeed but some sound so loud that only mythical creatures can hear them, and they will come to your aid.
3. The Sheepdog
Aired 24 November 1977 • 5 min
Who said only dogs can herd sheep? Everybody should be allowed to have a try and it doesn't matter a bit how heavy they are.
4. Juggernaut
Aired 25 November 1977 • 5 min
When Ivor leaves to seek his fame and fortune, something threatens to take his place; it is worth a load of gold just for the pleasure of seeing it go.
5. Half-Crowns
Aired 29 November 1977 • 5 min
The money may no longer buy things in the shops, but people who know where to find it can help to keep the dragons warm.
6. Snowdrifts
Aired 30 November 1977 • 5 min
It's winter in the top left-hand corner of Wales and Ivor's railway is not running because of deep snow. Llaniog needs supplies soon, though, as Eli the Baker is nearly out of flour. What Ivor needs is a snowplough.
7. The Fire Engine
Aired 1 December 1977 • 5 min
Some fire engines will go absolutely anywhere, so long as they don't get stuck. Then they must not be too proud to ask for help.
8. Sledging
Aired 2 December 1977 • 5 min
Pulling sledges up the hill can be quite fun, if you are strong enough but it can be even more fun sledging down the hill again - if you have a sledge.
9. The Hat
Aired 6 December 1977 • 5 min
Mrs Porty does wear some very unusual hats but she wouldn't expect to be arrested for wearing one of them, certainly not in front of the Church Ladies Guild.
10. Retirement
Aired 7 December 1977 • 5 min
The Dragons are in danger of being caged. Luckily, Mr. Dynwiddy knows just the place for them to live. But will everyone have to say goodbye to the Dragons forever?
11. DELETE ME
Aired 8 December 1977 • 5 min
Everybody loves to go to the seaside and have fun splashing about in the surf, but some of us aren't able to - and that is a bit sad.
12. DELETE ME
Aired 9 December 1977 • 5 min
Engines don't always do what you would expect them to do, but luckily they are very rarely stolen by gangsters.
13. DELETE ME
Aired 13 December 1977 • 5 min
Even the most difficult feats of engineering can be achieved, especially if they will help a friend to join in the fun, and also get very wet.
14. DELETE ME
Aired 14 December 1977 • 5 min
The money may no longer buy things in the shops, but people who know where to find it can help to keep the dragons warm.
15. DELETE ME
Aired 15 December 1977 • 5 min
Who said only dogs can herd sheep? Everybody should be allowed to have a try and it doesn't matter a bit how heavy they are.
16. DELETE ME
Aired 16 December 1977 • 5 min
When Ivor leaves to seek his fame and fortune, who or what can take his place? Is it worth a load of gold just for the pleasure of seing it go?
17. DELETE ME
Aired 20 December 1977 • 5 min
Ivor has earned a small fortune, but even though he knows what he wants to buy with it, can he persuade them to take the money?
18. DELETE ME
Aired 21 December 1977 • 5 min
Keeping lots of friends warm on his boiler may help to keep his friends warm, but it makes him a bit grubby. But there are some advantages in it.
19. DELETE ME
Aired 22 December 1977 • 5 min
Very small dragons do sometimes make mistakes when they meet an old enemy, especially if they don't notice what he is made of.
20. DELETE ME
Aired 23 December 1977 • 5 min
There are places where a dragon could possibly live, but wouldn't want to, and there are places which, with a little help, will do very nicely, thankyou.