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.
Ivor the Engine (Season 2)
The Visitor (Episode 1)
Air date: 1977-11-22
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: Visitors are always welcome; even wounded visitors weighing several tons can be accommodated by Mr. Hughes the Gasworks.
The Trumpet (Episode 2)
Air date: 1977-11-23
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: 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.
The Sheepdog (Episode 3)
Air date: 1977-11-24
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: 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.
Juggernaut (Episode 4)
Air date: 1977-11-25
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: 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.
Half-Crowns (Episode 5)
Air date: 1977-11-29
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: 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.
Snowdrifts (Episode 6)
Air date: 1977-11-30
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: 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.
The Fire Engine (Episode 7)
Air date: 1977-12-01
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: 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.
Sledging (Episode 8)
Air date: 1977-12-02
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: 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.
The Hat (Episode 9)
Air date: 1977-12-06
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: 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.
Retirement (Episode 10)
Air date: 1977-12-07
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: 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?
DELETE ME (Episode 11)
Air date: 1977-12-08
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: 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.
DELETE ME (Episode 12)
Air date: 1977-12-09
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: Engines don't always do what you would expect them to do, but luckily they are very rarely stolen by gangsters.
DELETE ME (Episode 13)
Air date: 1977-12-13
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: 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.
DELETE ME (Episode 14)
Air date: 1977-12-14
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: 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.
DELETE ME (Episode 15)
Air date: 1977-12-15
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: 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.
DELETE ME (Episode 16)
Air date: 1977-12-16
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: 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?
DELETE ME (Episode 17)
Air date: 1977-12-20
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: 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?
DELETE ME (Episode 18)
Air date: 1977-12-21
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: 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.
DELETE ME (Episode 19)
Air date: 1977-12-22
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: Very small dragons do sometimes make mistakes when they meet an old enemy, especially if they don't notice what he is made of.
DELETE ME (Episode 20)
Air date: 1977-12-23
Runtime: 5 min
Overview: 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.
Seasons
Episodes 24
Episodes 20
Episodes 13
Episodes 20
Episodes 20
Episodes 24