Images of Prince Harry and celebrity Thomas The Tank Engine guest stars released to mark 75th anniversary

Rosamund Pike is the latest actress to work with the famous franchise 
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Sara Feigin12 May 2020

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Thomas The Tank Engine, Mattel has released never before seen behind the scenes images of celebrity guest stars of the much-loved kids books, toys and television show.

Over the years a number of celebrities have voiced one of Thomas the Tank Engine's many friends or narrated one of his adventures.

The released images show Pierce Brosnan narrating the feature-length film, The Great Discovery and guest appearances from Eddie Redmayne and Hugh Bonneville.

Eddie Redmayne
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As part of Thomas’ 75th-anniversary celebration, a special royal episode of the show - 'Thomas and the Royal Engine' - will air featuring an introduction from Prince Harry talking about what Thomas the Tank Engine meant to him growing up.

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British actress Rosamund Pike also has a big role in the 75th anniversary special, as she voices the newest character, Duchess the Royal Engine.

All aboard: Harry filmed an introduction to a special episode of Thomas The Tank Engine
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“Duchess is a lovely, warm, bubbly sort of effervescent engine who I was incredibly drawn to because she is very anxious to get things right. Duchess has a very important job, but she is feeling the pressure" Pike said of the role.

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“It is a beautiful and apt episode for the 75th anniversary of Thomas & Friends.

Royal appearance: the Queen and a young Charles are characters in the show
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It has all the key characters, some new ones and some unexpected ones. It puts Thomas front and center by giving him a very noble and important challenge in which he emerges triumphant" she added.

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