Paul Larson is an episode writer for Thomas and Friends and the spin-off series, Jack and the Sodor Construction Company. During the seventh season, he also worked as story consultant. Later, he and Abi Grant were the script editors for the eighth season. Other children's television credits include "Bob the Builder", "Sooty", "Construction Site", "The Hoobs", "The Magic Roundabout", "Rubbadubbers", "Fireman Sam", "Dream Street" and many others. He frequently collaborates with Laura Beaumont. He and Laura are currently head writers for "Fireman Sam" and "Bob the Builder" with James Mason.
Episodes
Season 6
- No Sleep for Cranky
- Elizabeth the Vintage Lorry
- The World's Strongest Engine
- Jack Frost
- Rusty Saves the Day
Season 7
- Percy Gets it Right
- The Old Bridge
- The Spotless Record
- Something Fishy
- James and the Queen of Sodor
- Peace and Quiet
Season 8
The first three episodes listed below were co-written with Abi Grant.
- Thomas to the Rescue
- Henry and the Wishing Tree
- Thomas and the Fireworks Display
- Too Hot for Thomas
- Emily's Adventure
- You Can Do it, Toby!
- Gordon Takes Charge
- Don't Tell Thomas
- Chickens to School
Season 9
- Molly's Special Special
- Mighty Mac
- Rheneas and the Dinosaur
- Thomas' New Trucks
- Skarloey the Brave
- Henry and the Flagpole
Season 10
- Duncan Drops a Clanger
- Sticky Toffee Thomas
- Duncan's Bluff
- James the Second Best
- Thomas and Skarloey's Big Day Out
Season 11
- Gordon and the Engineer
- Henry's Lucky Day
- Edward and the Mail
- Thomas and the Stinky Cheese
- Cool Truckings
- Wash Behind Your Buffers
Season 12
Season 17
The episodes in this season were co-written with Laura Beaumont.
- Steamie Stafford
- Henry's Hero
- The Thomas Way
- The Phantom Express
- No Snow for Thomas
- The Afternoon Tea Express
- No More Mr. Nice Engine
Season 18
The episodes in this season were co-written with Laura Beaumont.
Jack and the Sodor Construction Company
- Jack Owns Up
- A Tale for Thomas
- A Happy Day for Percy
- Thomas' Trusty Friends
- Bossy Byron (cancelled)
- Pop Goes the Diesel (cancelled)
Specials
Trivia
- He, Lee Pressman, Helen Farrall, Sharon Miller, Ross Hastings, Polly Churchill, Sam Barlow, Marc Seal, Simon Nicholson, Laura Beaumont and James Mason have all worked on "Bob the Builder". Rob Rackstraw, David Menkin, Steven Kynman, Rupert Degas and Lucy Montgomery also voiced characters on the show.
- He, Robin Kingsland, Paul Dawson, Rob Rackstraw, Abi Grant and Jan Needle worked on "Sooty".