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David Nelson Godfrey Mitton (27 February 1939 - 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 shows such as "Thunderbirds", "Captain Scarlet" and "" 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 books, some of the script 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 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. A Bad Day for Harold the Helicopter (story by; with Simon Nicholson) The Fogman (story by; with Jonathan Trueman) It's Only Snow (story by; with James Mason) The World's Strongest Engine (story by; with Paul Larson) Scaredy Engines (story by; with Robin Kingsland) Percy and the Haunted Mine (story by; with Robyn Charteris) Middle Engine (story by; with Brian Trueman) James and the Red Balloon (story by; with Jenny McDade) Jack Frost (story by; with Paul Larson) Gordon Takes a Tumble (story by; with Robin Kingsland) Percy's Chocolate Crunch (story by; with Brian Trueman) Thomas, Percy and the Squeak (story by; with Jenny McDade) Thomas the Jet Engine (story by; with Ross Hastings) Edward the Very Useful Engine Rusty Saves the Day (story by; with Paul Larson) Faulty Whistles (story by; with Ross Hastings) Series 7. Toby's Windmill (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. Thomas and Gordon (magazine story) Thomas is a pilot engine at the big station. He shunts coaches for the big engines on the Mainline and when they return, he pulls the empty ones away so that the big engines can go and rest. He loves to play tricks on the other engines, especially Gordon. He usually whistles rudely at him whilst he is resting. But one day after hauling the express, Thomas runs past and shouts rudely at him. Gordon thinks how he could get back at the little blue engine. One morning Thomas will not wake up. It is nearly time for the express and as Thomas shunts them into the station and before he is uncoupled from the coaches, Gordon starts off quickly with Thomas still coupled to the train. Gordon goes faster and faster that it makes poor Thomas tired and his wheels hurt. At last they stop at a station. Thomas is finally uncoupled and is put onto the turntable and then to a siding out of the way. After Gordon laughs at him Thomas goes to the water tower and has a long, cool drink. After that he vows never to be cheeky to Gordon again. Pictureback Books Series: A Better View for Gordon : And Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories by Britt Allcroft Company Staff and Wilbert V. Awdry (2001, Trade Paperback) The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See details for additional description. Thomas the Tank Engine Storybook. W. V. Awdry was born on June 15, 1911 in Hampshire, England. He was ordained as a minister in 1936 and served as a vicar in many parishes. Fascinated by trains since childhood, Awdry told train stories to his young son, Christopher. When his son quickly pointed out discrepancies between his retelling of these stories, Awdry realized the importance of writing them down. His wife submitted some of the stories to a literary agent, and the hugely popular Thomas the Tank Engine series was created. Between 1945 and 1972, Awdry wrote twenty-six Thomas the Tank Engine stories, beginning with The Three Railway Engines and ending with Tramway Engines. His books have sold over 50 million copies and spawned an Emmy-winning PBS animated series. Fortunately for fans of the books, Awdry's son Christopher resumed writing the series. W. V. Awdry died on March 21, 1997.