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Thomas & Friends S6E15 — James & The Red Balloon
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Thomas & Friends•Season 6•Episode 15

James & The Red Balloon

7.6/10 · 114 votesOct 4, 20025 min

Ranked #19 of 26 in Season 6•−0.1 vs season avg

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A red hot air balloon has arrived on the Island of Sodor and Thomas is sent to fetch it. The balloon becomes a popular tourist attraction, but James worries it will take his passengers away.

Directed byDavid Mitton
Written byJenny McDade
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Cast1

Michael Angelis

Michael Angelis

Narrator (Voice)

Crew4

David Mitton

David Mitton

Director

David Mitton

David Mitton

Story

J

Jenny McDade

Teleplay

J

Jenny McDade

Writer

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Episode Summary

"James & The Red Balloon" is episode 15 of Thomas & Friends season 6. It scored 7.6/10 from 114 votes, ranking #19 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by David Mitton and written by Jenny McDade, it aired on October 4, 2002.

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