THESE ARE SOLEY MY OWN OPINION AND NOT FROM THE THOMAS & FRIENDS FAN BASE
BERTIE'S CHASE
Originally Written by
The Rev.W.Awdry
Adapted for Television by
Britt Allcroft, David Mitton & Robert Cardona
Air Date:
7/09/86
Plot:
Edward was unaware that Bertie was coming with Thomas' passengers, as his fireman was not at work today. So Bertie was chasing after Edward with Thomas' passengers.
PRO:
- The panning shot of Edward's coaches at the beginning.
- The story is well connected to the original story.
CON:
- The guard's whistle was never heard at Wellsworth.
- Thomas' appearance was never made in the story from 'Edward the Blue Engine'.
The panning shot of the episode's opening scene was fantastic, some David Mitton magic and the story was connected towards the original, but the scene with Thomas was not really needed as it was never seen in the books and the guard not giving the whistle at Wellsworth can be unsafe for an engine. But it's a brilliant adaptation and I do enjoy the episode.
Rating: 4/5
