An unseen version of the original pilot episode of the animated children's steam train cartoon Thomas & Friends, with narration from Ringo Starr of The Beatles, is to be released for the first time.

Thomas the Train is getting a new friend, as the iconic British television franchise 'Thomas & Friends' introduces its first autistic character, voiced by Chuck Smith, an autistic actor.

An unseen version of the original pilot episode of the animated children’s steam train cartoon Thomas & Friends, with narration from the Beatles’ Sir Ringo Starr, is to be released for the ...