Yellit Review of Ivor the Engine

Ivor the Engine (1976–1977)

If you've never seen it then seek it out!

[16 March 2001]

One of the best children's animations of all time. As with so many of Postgate and Firmin's work an example of how these things ought to be done.

The plots are trivial and very little happens in any episode. But isn't that just what childhood is like - or should be?