This week I have compared
two television programmes; “Thomas & Friends” and “Chuggington.”
I watched some Thomas
& Friends episodes on Channel 5 Milkshake.
These are stories about a
steam train called Thomas who learns how to become a really useful engine.
Thomas the Tank Engine is
a small fictional steam locomotive in The Railway Series books by the Reverend
Wilbert Awdry and his son Christopher Awdry.
Ringo Starr narrated the
first two series of Thomas and Friends.
It is shown on Channel 5
Milkshake.
Chuggington is similar,
it’s an animated children’s series set in the fictional town of Chuggington. It follows the adventures of 6 young Trainees
named Wilson, Brewster, Koko, Hoot, Toot and Piper.
Chuggington is a British
computer-animated television series for children produced by Ludorum Plc. It is
shown on CBeebies.
My favorite character has
to be Wilson from Chuggington; he’s always getting into
mischief.
As an adult my preferred
series is Chuggington.
It has very excited
children’s acting voices, colorful animation and has a more modern feel.
The series show
friendship, leadership and the stories are well written.
I’ve actually learnt a lot
about trains from watching this programme.
Unfortunately for me I
found Thomas to be mediocre. The models and animation are good, but the voices
are basically too mature and create no excitement.
My final thought: I
respect Thomas as he was the first animated train that I personally watched on
television as a child, also my grandson loves his Thomas Train toy and board
book. So Thomas is definitely getting something right with the great merchandise!
However, for the
excitement my vote is for Chuggington.
Make up your own mind, if you get the chance to watch
them both, tell me which one you prefer?
