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.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. An original, unseen version of the pilot episode of Thomas & Friends is set to be released to mark the 80th anniversary of the property.

A rediscovered and restored version of the pilot episode of Thomas & Friends, the animated children's steam train series narrated by Sir Ringo Starr, is set to be shown for the first time since it ...