Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Edward the Very Useful Engine by David Mitton Edward the Really Useful Engine. Edward the Very Useful Engine , retitled Edward the Really Useful Engine in some releases, is the twenty-third episode of the sixth series. Contents. Gordon thinks that Edward is old and should be retired. Henry and James agree with him, but Percy is concerned about this. He tells Emily and the Fat Controller about what Gordon said about Edward, who attends to the matter immediately. The Fat Controller arranges for Edward to teach Oliver to run a new loop line, while Derek does Edward's work, Henry was happy about this, but it makes no difference to Gordon. Edward enjoys working with Oliver, but Derek does not enjoy working with the trucks and BoCo's at the Steamworks, especially when they hold him back on Gordon's Hill. Derek feels overheated on Gordon's line, and it is too late to switch him to the middle line, so the guard tries to flag him down, but Gordon passes by and tries to push Derek up, but it is no good. Gordon's crew sends for Edward to help both engines, and as the strange train sets off and pulls into the station, Gordon feels rather embarrassed and is told off by the Fat Controller for saying rude things about Edward who has proven to be responsible, reliable and very helpful after he sends Basil to take Derek to Crovan's Gate. The next day, Gordon apologises to Edward and tells him that he really is a useful engine. Now, there is no more talk about Edward retiring. Edward the Very Useful Engine (Our version) “Edward is a useless old steam-pot. He should be retired.” “But he doesn't have tires.” “Retired: Means taken out of service. ”' “And not a moment too soon. ”' ―The engines talk about Edward being retired Edward the Very Useful Engine , retitled Edward the Really Useful Engine in some releases, is the twenty-third episode of the sixth series. Contents. Gordon thinks that Edward is old and should be retired. Henry and James agree with him, but Donald and Douglas are concerned about this. They tell Emily about what Gordon said about Edward and Emily tells the Fat Controller, who attends to the matter immediately. The Fat Controller arranges for Edward to teach Oliver to run a new loop line, while Derek does Edward's work. Henry is happy about this, but it makes no difference to Gordon. Edward enjoys working with Oliver while BoCo is at the works, but Derek does not enjoy working with the trucks, especially when they hold him back on Gordon's Hill. Derek is stuck on Gordon's line and it is too late to switch Gordon [who is due any minute] to the middle line, so the guard tries to flag Gordon down. However, Gordon passes by and tries to push Duck up, but it is no good. Gordon's crew sends for Edward to help both engines and as the strange train sets off and pulls into the station, Gordon feels rather embarrassed and is told off by the Fat Controller for saying very rude things about Edward who has proven to be responsible, reliable and very helpful. The next day, Gordon apologises to Edward and tells him that he really is a useful engine. Edward the Very Useful Engine. Edward the Very Useful Engine , retitled Edward the Really Useful Engine in some releases, is the twenty-third episode of the sixth series. Contents. Gordon's hatred of Edward resurfaces, but he takes it to greater extremes this time: he insists that Edward is worthless and deserves to be unceremoniously retired. The other big engines agree with him, but Percy is concerned about this. He tells his driver about what Gordon said about Edward and the driver tells the Fat Controller, who attends to the matter immediately. The Fat Controller arranges for Edward to teach Stepney to run the completed loop line, while Duck does Edward's work. Henry is happy about this, but it makes no difference to Gordon. Edward enjoys working with Stepney, but Duck does not enjoy working with the trucks, especially when they hold him back on Gordon's Hill. Duck is stuck on Gordon's line and it is too late to switch Gordon, who is due any minute, to the middle line, so the guard tries to flag Gordon down. However, Gordon passes by and tries to push Duck up, but it is no good. Gordon's crew sends for Edward to help both engines and as the strange train sets off and pulls into the station, Gordon feels rather embarrassed and is told off by the Fat Controller for saying very rude things about Edward who has proven to be useful, reliable and very helpful. The next day, Gordon apologises to Edward and thanks him for his help, telling him that he really is a useful engine. The Fat Controller's plan had worked, and there was no more talk about Edward retiring. David Mitton. David Nelson Godfrey Mitton (13 July 1938 - 16 May 2008) was a Scottish-English director, producer, writer, model maker and special effects technician. He was the writer, producer, and director of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and the co-creator of TUGS. He worked on the show from 1984–2003. Contents. Career. Mitton began his career as a special effects technican on Gerry Anderson shows such as "Thunderbirds", "Captain Scarlet" and "Joe 90" before founding Clearwater Features with Robert D. Cardona in 1983. Mitton worked on various TV advertisements through his company before he was approached by Britt Allcroft to produce a series known as Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends. Although some episodes were based on the Railway Series books, some of the scripts had been written down by him and Britt Allcroft. Mitton wrote six episodes of his own live-action model series "TUGS" in 1988 and directed nine of them. When Clearwater Features closed down in 1990, he joined the Britt Allcroft Company. After the death of the Reverend W. Awdry in 1997, Mitton and Allcroft decided to create stories of their own. He provided stories for episodes of the sixth and seventh series. His last episode as writer was Toby's Windmill, but he continued as director until Three Cheers for Thomas before retiring. Steve Asquith replaced him as director from then on. David also worked as model unit creative consultant for Thomas and the Magic Railroad . David Mitton suffered a heart attack and died on 16 May 2008, at the age of 69. His death was announced on 28 May 2008. He was working with Gerry Anderson producer David Lane with their own company "Pineapple Squared Entertainment", which was due to launch a new CGI Animation series "Adventures On Orsum Island". Only a few episodes of "Orsum" were semi-completed before his death. Episodes Written. Series 1. (co-written with Britt Allcroft) Series 2. (co-written with Britt Allcroft) Series 3. Both episodes were co-written with Britt Allcroft. Series 4. (co-written with Britt Allcroft) Series 5. All episodes are co-written with Britt Allcroft and nine episodes were co-written with Allcroft and David Maidment. Series 6. (story by; with Simon Nicholson) (story by; with Jonathan Trueman) (story by; with James Mason) (story by; with Paul Larson) (story by; with Robin Kingsland) (story by; with Robyn Charteris) (story by; with Brian Trueman) (story by; with Jenny McDade) (story by; with Paul Larson) (story by; with Robin Kingsland) (story by; with Brian Trueman) (story by; with Jenny McDade) (story by; with Ross Hastings) (story by; with Paul Larson) (story by; with Ross Hastings) Series 7. (story by; with Jan Page) Director. Series. Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 Series 4 Series 5 Series 6 (24 episodes) Series 7. Producer. Series. Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 Series 4 Series 5. Awards and nominations. Nominated - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Animated Film for "Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends", 1985, shared with Britt Allcroft and Robert D. Cardona; 1987 shared with Robert D. Cardona. Trivia. David Mitton worked on the original "Thunderbirds" TV series. There have also been several other people that have worked on other parts of the Thunderbirds franchise: Rasmus Hardiker, David Menkin, Teresa Gallagher, Rosamund Pike, William Hope, Bob Golding, Togo Igawa, Nick Ostler, Dave Peacock, Mark Huckerby, Gilan Shachaf, Saar Badishi, and Yehonatan Magon(the 2015 TV revival) Philip Reeves (the 2004 film) Gallery. David Mitton on the set of Captain Scarlet in 1967. (From left to right) Wilbert Awdry, David Mitton and Britt Allcroft. David with the Series 1 crew. David with Britt Allcroft and Wilbert Awdry. Series 2 Crew Photo. David Mitton at Wellsworth Station. David Mitton with Duck and Oliver. David Mitton being interviewed for the Thomas the Tank Engine Man documentary. David Mitton. David Nelson Godfrey Mitton (13th July 1938 - 16th May 2008) was a Scottish-born British director, producer, writer, model maker and special effects technician. He was the writer, producer and director of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and the co-creator of TUGS. He worked on the show from 1984–2003. Contents. Career. Mitton began his career as a special effects technican on Gerry Anderson shows such as Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, Joe 90, The Secret Service and UFO before founding Clearwater Features with Robert D. Cardona in 1983. Mitton worked on various TV advertisements through his company before he was approached by Britt Allcroft to produce a series known as Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends. Although some episodes were based on the Railway Series books, some of the scripts had been written down by him and Britt Allcroft. He directed and produced the series alongside Cardona. Mitton wrote six episodes of his and Cardona's live-action model series TUGS in 1988 and directed nine of them. When Clearwater Features closed down in 1990, he joined the Britt Allcroft Company. Allcroft replaced Cardona as co-producer alongside Mitton. After the death of the Reverend W. Awdry in 1997, Mitton and Allcroft decided to create stories of their own. He provided stories for episodes of the sixth and seventh series. His last episode as writer was Toby's Windmill. Phil Fehrle replaced Mitton and Allcroft as producer for the sixth and seventh series, but Mitton continued as director until Three Cheers for Thomas before retiring. Mitton worked as model unit creative consultant for Thomas and the Magic Railroad and also worked as model consultant for the sixth series episodes Jack Jumps In and A Friend in Need, and spin-off series Jack and the Sodor Construction Company until he moved to America in 2004. Steve Asquith directed these episodes and replaced Mitton as main director following his retirement. Mitton suffered a heart attack and died on 16th May 2008, at the age of 69. His death was announced on 28th May 2008. He was working with Gerry Anderson producer David Lane with their own company, Pineapple Squared Entertainment, which was due to launch a new CGI Animation series, Adventures on Orsum Island. Only a few episodes of Orsum were semi-completed before his death. Episodes Written. Series 1. ( co-written with Britt Allcroft ) Series 2. ( co-written with Britt Allcroft ) Series 3. Both episodes were co-written with Britt Allcroft. Series 4. ( co-written with Britt Allcroft ) Series 5. All episodes are co-written with Britt Allcroft and nine episodes were co-written with Allcroft and David Maidment.