Alias the Jester

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.

Animation

Seasons

1. Alias the Jester

Air Date: 1985-11-13

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

2. The Ring

Air Date: 1985-11-20

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

3. The Amazing Dancing Bear

Air Date: 1985-11-27

King Arthur tells Alias to get The Amazing Dancing Bear.

4. The Viking Airship

Air Date: 1985-12-04

Vikings come to Houghton Bottoms.

5. Ready When You Are, King Arthur!

Air Date: 1985-12-11

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.

6. The Giant's Visit

Air Date: 1985-12-18

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

7. The Walking Island

Air Date: 1986-01-10

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

8. Monster of the Lake

Air Date: 1986-01-17

A monster lurks from the lake of Houghton Bottoms.

9. Magic Metal

Air Date: 1986-01-24

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

10. The Lost Ark

Air Date: 1986-01-31

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

11. Revenge of the Najjer

Air Date: 1986-02-06

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.

12. Fiery Fred

Air Date: 1986-02-13

An imp steals some of Meredith's magical supplies.

13. Amaranth and the Beast

Air Date: 1986-02-20

Princess Amaranth is kidnapped by the Beast.

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Rating

6.6/10

Release Date

1985-11-13

Episodes

13 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Cosgrove Hall Films