(dreamy synthetic piano music)
(upbeat instrumental music)
- [Alec] One summer's day,
Thomas and Percy where
idling in the station
when Bertie the Bus arrived.
"Have you noticed
something?" said Birtie.
"What sort of something?"
"Sir Topham Hatt.
"He, well, seems
different," replied Bertie.
"I did see him staring
"at the clouds this
morning," said Percy.
"I wonder why."
The reason was simple.
It was Lady Hatt's birthday and
Sir Topham had a new outfit.
"It's perfect for my birthday
party," said his wife,
"You will look
splendid, Topham dear."
"And I'll wear my finest hat
just for you," he replied,
"Your birthday is
a great occasion."
"It is, so don't be late."
"Don't worry, my dear.
"I shall be spic-and-span
and right on time."
Later that day, Sir Topham Hatt
had changed into his new suit.
"You look fine, Sir,"
said the Station Master,
"You'd best be going."
"Indeed," agreed
Sir Topham Hatt,
"The engines are busy,
I'll take the car."
"Is it reliable?" asked
the Station Master.
"Certainly," said
Sir Topham Hatt.
But it wasn't.
As he sped along, he suddenly
saw a large hole in the road.
He breaked hard,
but it was too late!
"Bother, now I've
got a puncture.
"If I change my wheel, I
am sure to dirty my suit
"and that would never do."
Just then, he heard Caroline.
"I have to attend my
wife's birthday party,
"and I cannot be late.
"Please give me a lift."
"I'll try, Sir."
But Caroline didn't like
going fast, "I'm hot,
"my engine will overheat!"
And it did.
"Told you so," said
Caroline sadly.
"Bother, bother!"
Then he heard a loud whistle.
It was George the Steamroller.
George was cross
when he saw Caroline,
"Call yourself a car?
"You're a disgrace to the road.
"Find yourself a scrapyard!"
Caroline spluttered in fury.
George's driver was more polite,
"Can I be of assistance, Sir?"
"Only if you can get me
"to my wife's birthday party,"
sighed Sir Topham Hatt.
"We can take you to
Thomas," replied the driver,
"He's just down the line."
"Much obliged."
(train whistles)
And they rumbled away.
"What about me?"
wailed Caroline.
"I'll send for help," called
Sir Topham Hatt, "Stay there!"
"That's all I can do."
(midtempo music)
George was enjoying
rolling along the lane,
but not Sir Topham Hatt.
Oil splashed everywhere,
worse was to follow.
"Help," cried George,
"Something snapped."
He veered out of control
and Sir Topham Hatt landed
in a muddy ditch close to where
Thomas was taking on water.
"Bother, bother!"
Thomas had never seen Sir
Topham Hatt in such a mess.
"Can I help you, Sir?"
asked Thomas' driver.
"Yes, please.
"Get me to the station
as fast as you can."
"I'm afraid our
fireman has taken ill."
"Then I'll be your fireman,"
sighed Sir Topham Hatt.
Thomas was excited.
Sir Topham Hatt
had to work hard.
Coal dust and smut
flew everywhere!
(lively upbeat music)
(train chugging)
(trains whistling)
At last, they
reached the station.
(moves into apprehensive music)
Sir Topham Hatt
looked at the clock.
"Just in time," he gasped.
He hurriedly picked up
a huge bunch of flowers.
"Good luck!" called Thomas.
Sir Topham Hatt's wife
was waiting for him.
(bell chiming three times)
As the clock struck three
there stood Sir Topham Hatt,
tired but triumphant.
("Happy Birthday")
He gave his wife the flowers.
"Well thank you, my dear.
"I knew this was my
special birthday party,
"but I didn't know
it was fancy dress!"
Everyone laughed,
and then the party began.
(door closes)
(upbeat instrumental music)
05x04 - Lady Hatt's Birthday Party
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British series Based on The Railway Series books that follows the adventures of Thomas, an anthropomorphised blue steam locomotive on the fictional North Western Railway on the Island of Sodor, and several other friends Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, and Toby.
British series Based on The Railway Series books that follows the adventures of Thomas, an anthropomorphised blue steam locomotive on the fictional North Western Railway on the Island of Sodor, and several other friends Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, and Toby.