Alias the Jester (1985)
Alias the Jester was a British animated series created by Cosgrove Hall Films, airing in 13 episodes on ITV starting on 13 November 1985. The show also aired during the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's after school timeslot and is considered one of the Classic ABC shows. GBC TV in Gibraltar aired the series multiple times in the late eighties, notably as a filler during the children's 630pm - 730pm weekday slot.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Alias the Jester1985-11-13 · 10mAfter a technical fault with his ship, Alias and his companion Boswell crash land in Houghton Bottoms in Medieval times.
- 2 2. The Ring1985-11-20 · 10mMeredith finds a magical ring inside a book, and is transported to the island of the evil Najjer.
- 3 3. The Amazing Dancing Bear1985-11-27 · 10mKing Arthur tells Alias to get The Amazing Dancing Bear.
- 4 4. The Viking Airship1985-12-04 · 10mVikings come to Houghton Bottoms.
- 5 5. Ready When You Are, King Arthur!1985-12-11 · 10mA crew of film producers come to Houghton Bottoms to make a film called The Kidnapped Princess - but really they are there to kidnap Princess Amaranth.
- 6 6. The Giant's Visit1985-12-18 · 10mA family of obnoxious giants visit Houghton Bottoms: Mildred, Dennis, and their wretched son, Wayne.
- 7 7. The Walking Island1986-01-10 · 10mThe inhabitants of Houghton Bottoms are thrilled by the overnight arrival of a luxury holiday island.
- 8 8. Monster of the Lake1986-01-17 · 10mA monster lurks from the lake of Houghton Bottoms.
- 9 9. Magic Metal1986-01-24 · 10mA con-man persuades Sir Pinkley to buy a magical set of armour.
- 10 10. The Lost Ark1986-01-31 · 10mKing Arthur is upset about "the drought, the lack of rain, the absence of precipitation!" and orders Meredith to remedy the situation.
- 11 11. Revenge of the Najjer1986-02-06 · 10mThe Black Najjer comes back to Houghton Bottoms for Revenge. He turns Meredith into a slimy creature and then announces to King Arthur and Queen Edith that he is the new court wiz
- 12 12. Fiery Fred1986-02-13 · 10mAn imp steals some of Meredith's magical supplies.
- 13 13. Amaranth and the Beast1986-02-20 · 10mPrincess Amaranth is kidnapped by the Beast.
Cast
Richard BriersAliasBrian TruemanKing Arthur
Brian WildeMeredith
Jimmy HibbertBoswell, Queen Edith, Sir Pinkly
Myfanwy TalogPrincess AmaranthYou might also like
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