Alias the Jester(1985)

Name: Alias the Jester
Genre: Animation
Released: 1985-11-13
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Richard Briers, Brian Trueman, Brian Wilde, Jimmy Hibbert, Myfanwy Talog

★ 6.8(6)10m13 episodesEnded

Animation

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.

First aired:: 1985-11-13
Country:: GB
Network:: ITV1

Episodes

Season 1(13)

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1. Alias the Jester
1985-11-13 · 10m
After a technical fault with his ship, Alias and his companion Boswell crash land in Houghton Bottoms in Medieval times.
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2. The Ring
1985-11-20 · 10m
Meredith finds a magical ring inside a book, and is transported to the island of the evil Najjer.
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3. The Amazing Dancing Bear
1985-11-27 · 10m
King Arthur tells Alias to get The Amazing Dancing Bear.
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4. The Viking Airship
1985-12-04 · 10m
Vikings come to Houghton Bottoms.
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5. Ready When You Are, King Arthur!
1985-12-11 · 10m
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.
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6. The Giant's Visit
1985-12-18 · 10m
A family of obnoxious giants visit Houghton Bottoms: Mildred, Dennis, and their wretched son, Wayne.
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7. The Walking Island
1986-01-10 · 10m
The inhabitants of Houghton Bottoms are thrilled by the overnight arrival of a luxury holiday island.
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8. Monster of the Lake
1986-01-17 · 10m
A monster lurks from the lake of Houghton Bottoms.
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9. Magic Metal
1986-01-24 · 10m
A con-man persuades Sir Pinkley to buy a magical set of armour.
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10. The Lost Ark
1986-01-31 · 10m
King Arthur is upset about "the drought, the lack of rain, the absence of precipitation!" and orders Meredith to remedy the situation.
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11. Revenge of the Najjer
1986-02-06 · 10m
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.
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12. Fiery Fred
1986-02-13 · 10m
An imp steals some of Meredith's magical supplies.
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13. Amaranth and the Beast
1986-02-20 · 10m
Princess Amaranth is kidnapped by the Beast.