THESE ARE SOLEY MY OPINIONS AND NOT FROM THE THOMAS & FRIENDS FAN BASE
PERCY'S PROMISE
Originally Written by
The Rev.W.Awdry
Adapted for Television by
Britt Allcroft and David Mitton
Air Date:
14/09/91
Plot:
Thomas is busy during the evening and asked Percy to take the Vicar's Sunday School for him. Rain came to the island and as Percy was fighting his way home, he was stuck in flood! His crew covered his firebox so water won't flow and Harold soon came and brought down hot drinks for Percy's crew. In the end, tired but triumph, Percy brought the train home.
PRO:
- N/A
CON:
- I don't know why they used Tidmouth Halt? When there is a seaside at Knapford Harbour.
- Why is there a brake van behind Clarabel?
- Thomas' appearance was really unnecessary.
- Thomas' appearance was really unnecessary.
I have no problems with this episode. Just its visual flaws. First off, why is the seaside set at Tidmouth Halt? I know this was set before Duck got his branch line, but in the Railway Series, the line was closed before Duck got it because he knows the small railway engines. Have they forgotten about the 'new harbour' at Knapford? Second, why is there a brake van at the back of Clarabel when really she's a brake coach herself, there is no need of a brake van, unless her brakes have failed. But in the story from 'Percy the Small Engine', she didn't.
And in the end, Percy didn't meet up with Thomas. In the book, the vicar, the children and even the Fat Controller along with Harold are the only ones there as Thomas was actually busy. Would be better if its has one of the main line engines like Gordon, Henry or James since the scene is focused at Elsbridge.
Again, I have no problems with the episode with its writing. It did stick with the original story, but it was also a continuity error. In 'Percy Takes The Plunge', he mentioned it to Bill and Ben in the second season as the actual story took place in 'The Eight Famous Railway Engines' in the Railway Series.
Again, I have no problems with the episode's writing, just the visuals errors. The episode is OK despite a few flaws.
Rating: 3.5/5
