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Alias the Jester

1985 · 1 season · 13 episodes · Ended · ITV1

Animation

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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.

Episodes

  • S01E01Alias the Jester1985-11-1310m

    After a technical fault with his ship, Alias and his companion Boswell crash land in Houghton Bottoms in Medieval times.

  • S01E02The Ring1985-11-2010m

    Meredith finds a magical ring inside a book, and is transported to the island of the evil Najjer.

  • S01E03The Amazing Dancing Bear1985-11-2710m

    King Arthur tells Alias to get The Amazing Dancing Bear.

  • S01E04The Viking Airship1985-12-0410m

    Vikings come to Houghton Bottoms.

  • S01E05Ready When You Are, King Arthur!1985-12-1110m

    A 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.

  • S01E06The Giant's Visit1985-12-1810m

    A family of obnoxious giants visit Houghton Bottoms: Mildred, Dennis, and their wretched son, Wayne.

  • S01E07The Walking Island1986-01-1010m

    The inhabitants of Houghton Bottoms are thrilled by the overnight arrival of a luxury holiday island.

  • S01E08Monster of the Lake1986-01-1710m

    A monster lurks from the lake of Houghton Bottoms.

  • S01E09Magic Metal1986-01-2410m

    A con-man persuades Sir Pinkley to buy a magical set of armour.

  • S01E10The Lost Ark1986-01-3110m

    King Arthur is upset about "the drought, the lack of rain, the absence of precipitation!" and orders Meredith to remedy the situation.

  • S01E11Revenge of the Najjer1986-02-0610m

    The 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 wizard.

  • S01E12Fiery Fred1986-02-1310m

    An imp steals some of Meredith's magical supplies.

  • S01E13Amaranth and the Beast1986-02-2010m

    Princess Amaranth is kidnapped by the Beast.

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