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In The Choral Society, Ivor is chosen to take the Grumbly District Choral Society to the Eisteddfod in Llanmad, turning an ordinary railway duty into one of his proudest musical outings. It is a joyful story of music, pride and community spirit.

These stories are taken from the original black-and-white Ivor the Engine television series, first broadcast between 1959 and 1962. In The Birds, Jones and Ivor discover a nest on the line and must find a safe new home for a mother bird and her chicks. It is a tender animal rescue story about kindness and care.

These stories are taken from the original black-and-white Ivor the Engine television series, first broadcast between 1959 and 1962. In Old Nell, a sheep is stranded on the cliffside by the old quarry line, and Ivor, Jones and the faithful sheepdog Old Nell must mount a careful rescue. It is a cliffside rescue tale with bravery and teamwork at its heart.

These stories are taken from the original black-and-white Ivor the Engine television series, first broadcast between 1959 and 1962. Preserved from the original recordings, the audio reflects the production methods of the time and includes some natural variation in sound quality. In Idris, Ivor and Jones meet Idris, a tiny Welsh dragon whose arrival brings wonder and magic to the railway.

These stories are taken from the original black-and-white Ivor the Engine television series, first broadcast between 1959 and 1962. In The Festival, the choir's big day is over and everyone heads for the seaside, but Ivor feels left out and begins to wonder whether the fun can really include a little engine. It is a gentle story about belonging, friendship and being remembered.

These stories are taken from the original black-and-white Ivor the Engine television series, first broadcast between 1959 and 1962. Preserved from the original recordings, the audio reflects the production methods of the time and includes some natural variation in sound quality. In Smoke Hill, Ivor sees smoke rising and cannot resist finding out what is happening. It is a mysterious railway adventure that leads straight into dragon country.

This classic children's audiobook, read by Oliver Postgate, presents one of Ivor the Engine's original black-and-white adventures from the top left-hand corner of Wales. Created by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin for Smallfilms, these timeless stories follow Ivor, Jones the Steam and the friends of the Merioneth and Llantisilly Rail Traction Company Limited as they carry choir members, deliver supplies and stumble into gentle comic adventures across the Welsh valleys. Warm, musical and full of old-fashioned charm, Ivor the Engine remains a landmark of British children's storytelling.

These stories are taken from the original black-and-white Ivor the Engine television series, first broadcast between 1959 and 1962. In The Retreat, the dragons disappear just as the Antiquarian Society arrives, leaving Ivor and Jones with an awkward mystery to solve. It is a comic dragon mystery full of suspense and Smallfilms charm.

These stories are taken from the original black-and-white Ivor the Engine television series, first broadcast between 1959 and 1962. Preserved from the original recordings, the audio reflects the production methods of the time and includes some natural variation in sound quality. In The Cold Hill, Smoke Hill suddenly goes cold, and for the dragons that is a very serious problem indeed.

These stories are taken from the original black-and-white Ivor the Engine television series, first broadcast between 1959 and 1962. In The Search, Ivor runs away and nobody knows why, sending Jones the Steam and the whole valley on an anxious hunt to find the missing engine. It is a warm mystery about worry, loyalty and finding your way home.

Bagpuss, dear Bagpuss, old fat furry cat-puss, wake up, wake up and look at this thing that I bring... Bagpuss, created by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, is no ordinary cat. He is a saggy, baggy, lovable old cloth cat who lives in a magical shop owned by Emily, a little girl who brings lost or broken things for Bagpuss and his friends to "mend" or understand.

On a small blue planet, far out in space, live the Clangers — a family of pink, mouse-like creatures who communicate through gentle musical whistles. Their world is curious, inventive, and quietly joyful, filled with strange objects, unexpected visitors, and the soft rhythms of everyday life.

Ivor the Engine is set in the picturesque Welsh countryside, where Ivor, a small steam engine, works for The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited. His driver, Jones the Steam, is his loyal companion, and together they deliver goods and navigate the charming Welsh valleys. Ivor, however, has a dream beyond hauling cargo: he wants to sing with the local choir. The enchanting sound of the choir from the previous evening plays over and over in Ivor's mind.

Ivor the Engine is set in the picturesque Welsh countryside, where Ivor, a small steam engine, works for The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited. His driver, Jones the Steam, is his loyal companion, and together they deliver goods and navigate the charming Welsh valleys. Ivor, however, has a dream beyond hauling cargo: he wants to sing with the local choir. In this final episode, Ivor officially becomes a member of the choir.

Ivor the Engine is set in the picturesque Welsh countryside, where Ivor, a small steam engine, works for The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited. His driver, Jones the Steam, is his loyal companion, and together they deliver goods and navigate the charming Welsh valleys. Ivor, however, has a dream beyond hauling cargo: he wants to sing with the local choir. Ivor, along with Jones the Steam, embarks on a mission to find more whistles so he can make different sounds and fulfil his dream of joining the choir.

In this enchanting Clangers story, read by Oliver Postgate, a mysterious gift from the Iron Chicken leads Tiny and Small on a musical adventure. With only two notes left, Small Clanger carefully plants them in the rocky ground, hoping they might grow again. To bring them to life, the pair must ask the Cloud for help — but only polite requests will do. When the rain finally falls, the notes blossom into beautiful Music Trees, their branches hung with fruit-shaped notes that sing in harmony.

Bagpuss, dear Bagpuss, old fat furry cat-puss, wake up, wake up and look at this thing that I bring... Bagpuss, created by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, is no ordinary cat. He is the most famous old cloth cat in the world and lives in a magical shop owned by Emily. When Emily finds something lost or broken, she brings it to Bagpuss, and he, along with his friends, wakes up to bring the object's story to life.

Major Clanger is the father of the family, forever inventing all kinds of curious contraptions. Mother Clanger tends to their home with steady kindness and a comforting nature. Small Clanger, their adventurous son, is eager to explore and make marvellous discoveries, though his curiosity sometimes leads him into mischief. Tiny Clanger, the youngest, has a generous spirit and embraces everyone she meets with open arms.

Step through the shop window and into the forgotten world of the mice on the mouse organ — brought to life once more in this never-before-released collection of charming short stories by Bagpuss creator Oliver Postgate.

Ivor the Engine is set in the picturesque Welsh countryside, where Ivor, a small steam engine, works for The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited. His driver, Jones the Steam, is his loyal companion, and together they deliver goods and navigate the charming Welsh valleys. Ivor, however, has a dream beyond hauling cargo: he wants to sing with the local choir.