Tricky Business

Tricky Business was a British children's sitcom which ran for three series from 1989 to 1991. It featured Anthony Davis, Sally Ann Marsh and Una Stubbs in the first series, David Wood, Anthony Davis, Patsy Palmer, a puppet rabbit called Crabtree in the second and Bernie Clifton and Leslie Schofield in the third. Paul Zenon was the longest-surviving cast member, playing Tricky Micky in series two and himself in series three, as well as being the magic consultant for both those series.

Drama

Seasons

1. Getting Started

Air Date: 1989-04-06

2. Bang On Time

Air Date: 1989-04-13

3. Children's Parties

Air Date: 1989-04-20

4. Cups and Balls

Air Date: 1989-04-27

5. Sleight of Hand

Air Date: 1989-05-04

6. Paper Tearing

Air Date: 1989-05-11

7. Mis-direction

Air Date: 1989-05-18

8. Crate Expectations

Air Date: 1989-05-25

9. Get Out of That

Air Date: 1989-06-01

1. Series 2, Episode 1

Air Date: 1990-04-05

Preparations for the Tricky Business magic club are in full swing as the miserable Mr Sadd is plotting to close down the shop. A talking rabbit and a magic crystal ball make this a show not to be missed!

2. Series 2, Episode 2

Air Date: 1990-04-12

Tim Clothier , an 11-year-old magician from Somerset, brings his vanishing cabinet to the show this week.

3. Series 2, Episode 3

Air Date: 1990-04-19

Crabtree's ears go into overdrive this week. Now you see him, now you don't.

4. Series 2, Episode 4

Air Date: 1990-04-26

Today, the magic shop has a zoo atmosphere.

5. Series 2, Episode 5

Air Date: 1990-05-03

The Tricky Business club members plan a special birthday show for Jeannie.

6. Series 2, Episode 6

Air Date: 1990-05-10

Today's programme features tricks with escapology, pom-poms and stolen stink bombs.

7. Series 2, Episode 7

Air Date: 1990-05-17

Woody is rehearsing a new illusion today.

8. Series 2, Episode 8

Air Date: 1990-05-24

Woody organises a ghost watch. Guests: Mystina and Paul Zerdin.

9. Series 2, Episode 9

Air Date: 1990-05-31

Woody is determined to win the local council competition to put Tricky Business back on its feet. Will he succeed ? Watch this final programme and find out.

1. Series 3, Episode 1

Air Date: 1991-04-04

Bernie meets Eddie and Eddie is stretched to his limit.

2. Series 3, Episode 2

Air Date: 1991-04-11

Bernie Clifton manufactures a confectionary concoction.

3. Series 3, Episode 3

Air Date: 1991-04-18

4. Series 3, Episode 4

Air Date: 1991-04-25

5. Series 3, Episode 5

Air Date: 1991-05-02

6. Series 3, Episode 6

Air Date: 1991-05-09

7. Series 3, Episode 7

Air Date: 1991-05-16

8. Series 3, Episode 8

Air Date: 1991-05-23

9. Series 3, Episode 9

Air Date: 1991-05-30

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Rating

0.0/10

Release Date

1989-04-06

Episodes

27 (3 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast