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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.

This complete children's audiobook collection brings together the six original Ivor the Engine stories in which listeners first meet Ivor, Jones the Steam and the Merioneth and Llantisilly railway. Across these classic black-and-white adventures, Ivor hears the choir, dreams of joining it and eventually finds the musical voice that will make him a legend in the top left-hand corner of Wales. Created by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin and read by Oliver Postgate, it is the perfect introduction to a timeless Smallfilms favourite.

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 Mr Brangwyn's Box, Ivor, Jones and Evans the Song find themselves in the middle of pigeon trouble and a very awkward delivery for Mr Brangwyn.

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 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. 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.

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.

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 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 The Cold Hill, Smoke Hill suddenly goes cold, and for the dragons that is a very serious problem indeed.

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.

Befriending a wandering Cloud, Tiny welcomes him to Mother Clangers' birthday party inside their quaint crater. Tiny performs a magic trick with the top hat making everyone erupt with laughter including the Cloud. Feeling terrible for the Cloud, Tiny storms outside with a step ladder to sit with her friend who hovers beside her. They both notice a magic top hat on the ground where little orange aliens called Froglets emerge from. They discover the hat can transport them to the Soup Dragon's cave.

Uncovering a mirror in a quarry, Small Clanger becomes horribly obsessive about his discovery. While he proudly shows others his mirror, he refuses to allow anyone else to look at their reflection. Small Clanger's vanity causes him to be selfish and rude to his friends and family. Nobody wants to speak to him or give him green soup, the Clangers' favourite meal. Soup Dragon makes a deal with Small: he can have some soup if he allows her to look into the mirror. Small Clanger does not hold up his part of the bargain, so the Soup Dragon spills her soup over the reflective piece of glass.

When unexpected debris from outer space crashes onto their peaceful planet, the Clangers explore these strange arrivals with curiosity and wonder. Desperately needing help, the Clangers set off a distress signal. The kind Sky Moos, large cow-like creatures with giant ears, come to the Clangers rescue, eating all the unwanted plants. Watching the Sky-Moos leave, the Clangers are incredibly grateful for the help of their generous friends.

While fishing about space, Small Clanger catches a floating teapot in his music boat. Having never seen a teapot, the Clangers attempt to discover the peculiar object's purpose. Small Clanger proposes it to be a soup jug to carry their soup from the soup wells, so he puts his idea to the test. After filling up the pot with delightfully delicious green soup, Small Clanger takes it back to the house. Out of curiosity, he decides to blow through the spout of the pot, spraying soup out of the top, making a dreadful mess.

On a majestic little planet far out in space lives the enchanting family of the Clangers, a community of small pink mouse-like creatures who speak in soft, musical whistles. Their world is filled with wonder, invention, and friendship, where every day brings a new discovery beneath the starry sky.

On a majestic little planet far out in space lives the enchanting family of the Clangers , a community of small pink mouse-like creatures who speak in soft, musical whistles. Their world is filled with wonder, invention, and friendship, where every day brings a new discovery beneath the starry sky.

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.

It's a wet and blustery day outside, but inside the old shop, Bagpuss and his friends are warm and busy. As the rain patters on the window, Madeleine, Gabriel, Professor Yaffle and the mice from the Marvellous Mechanical Mouse Organ find ways to turn a grey afternoon into something quietly magical. Originally published as a picture book by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, Bagpuss on a Rainy Day is now released for the very first time as a gentle, immersive audiobook.