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Alias the Jester(1985)

Animation
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First Air Date: 1985-11-13
Average Runtime: 10m
Rating: 6.8
Votes: 6
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 13

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.

Top Cast

Richard Briers
Richard Briers
Alias
No Photo
Brian Trueman
King Arthur
Brian Wilde
Brian Wilde
Meredith

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Episodes: 13
E01
Alias the Jester

Air Date: 1985-11-13

10m

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

E02
The Ring

Air Date: 1985-11-20

10m

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

E03
The Amazing Dancing Bear

Air Date: 1985-11-27

10m

King Arthur tells Alias to get The Amazing Dancing Bear.

E04
The Viking Airship

Air Date: 1985-12-04

10m

Vikings come to Houghton Bottoms.

E05
Ready When You Are, King Arthur!

Air Date: 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 ...

E06
The Giant's Visit

Air Date: 1985-12-18

10m

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

E07
The Walking Island

Air Date: 1986-01-10

10m

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

E08
Monster of the Lake

Air Date: 1986-01-17

10m

A monster lurks from the lake of Houghton Bottoms.

E09
Magic Metal

Air Date: 1986-01-24

10m

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

E10
The Lost Ark

Air Date: 1986-01-31

10m

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

E11
Revenge of the Najjer

Air Date: 1986-02-06

10m

The Black Najjer comes back to Houghton Bottoms for Revenge. He turns Meredith into a slimy creature and then announ...

E12
Fiery Fred

Air Date: 1986-02-13

10m

An imp steals some of Meredith's magical supplies.

E13
Amaranth and the Beast

Air Date: 1986-02-20

10m

Princess Amaranth is kidnapped by the Beast.

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Jimmy Hibbert
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Boswell, Queen Edith, Sir Pinkly
Myfanwy Talog
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Princess Amaranth