COLLECTION · Series · 1985

Alias the Jester

Name: Alias the Jester
Genre: Animation
Duration: 10 min
Rating: 6.8

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.

Source: TMDB

* 6.8 (6)Animation

Studios

ITV1 · Cosgrove Hall Films

Runtime

10 min/ep

Release

13/11/1985

Score

6.8 / 10 (6)

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Seasons and episodes

Season 1

13 episodes · 1985

Episode 1. Alias the Jester

1985-11-13 · 10 min

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

Episode 2. The Ring

1985-11-20 · 10 min

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

Episode 3. The Amazing Dancing Bear

1985-11-27 · 10 min

King Arthur tells Alias to get The Amazing Dancing Bear.

Episode 4. The Viking Airship

1985-12-04 · 10 min

Vikings come to Houghton Bottoms.

Episode 5. Ready When You Are, King Arthur!

1985-12-11 · 10 min

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.

Episode 6. The Giant's Visit

1985-12-18 · 10 min

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

Episode 7. The Walking Island

1986-01-10 · 10 min

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

Episode 8. Monster of the Lake

1986-01-17 · 10 min

A monster lurks from the lake of Houghton Bottoms.

Episode 9. Magic Metal

1986-01-24 · 10 min

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

Episode 10. The Lost Ark

1986-01-31 · 10 min

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

Episode 11. Revenge of the Najjer

1986-02-06 · 10 min

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.

Episode 12. Fiery Fred

1986-02-13 · 10 min

An imp steals some of Meredith's magical supplies.

Episode 13. Amaranth and the Beast

1986-02-20 · 10 min

Princess Amaranth is kidnapped by the Beast.

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