and a sign of how eager the new programming chief is to inject new characters and fresh yuks into Cartoon. The mission, as Sorcher sees it, is to create a “think tank” for animators.

It's not a human face, but it's better— it's a face that's suggested by the design of the train itself. Now let's look at the Thomas the Tank Engine method: a face of what appears to be a grey ...

Thomas the Tank Engine's new look is apparently so 'menacing ... drummer Ringo Starr's iconic narration - has been given a cartoon makeover for new film Race For The Sodor Cup out next Friday.