The maker of Thomas and Friends has told Channel 4 News that Christmas is still celebrated in its tales of the tank engine after reports that festive references have been dropped from a DVD.

A heartwarming hour-long holiday special, Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Letter Express will ... on Channel 5 and Nick Jr. (UK) and Cartoonito (Italy). New Thomas & Friends toys are available ...

Percy discovers a child's letter to Santa Claus forgotten at the bottom of his mail van on Christmas Eve ... With help from Thomas and his friends, Percy travels through dazzling parades, sweet ...