Eric Idle (born March 29, 1943) is an English comedian, actor, author, singer, writer, and comedic composer who wrote and performed as a member of the popular British comedy group Monty Python.
A young girl named Lily sets out to visit her lonely father after the death of her mother. She discovers that her father is the caretaker of a mysterious steam engine that takes her to a place called the Island of Sodor. There, she meets the world’s favorite steam engine, Thomas the Tank Engine! Lily and the little blue engine find themselves on a great adventure to restore the mysterious engine and get Lily back home.