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Alias the Jester

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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.

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13th November 1985 - 20th February 1986
Top Cast
Richard BriersBrian TruemanBrian Wilde
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Alias the Jester
13th November 1985

Episode 1

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

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The Ring
20th November 1985

Episode 2

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

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The Amazing Dancing Bear
27th November 1985

Episode 3

King Arthur tells Alias to get The Amazing Dancing Bear.

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The Viking Airship
4th December 1985

Episode 4

Vikings come to Houghton Bottoms.

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Ready When You Are, King Arthur!
11th December 1985

Episode 5

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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The Giant's Visit
18th December 1985

Episode 6

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

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The Walking Island
10th January 1986

Episode 7

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

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Monster of the Lake
17th January 1986

Episode 8

A monster lurks from the lake of Houghton Bottoms.

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Magic Metal
24th January 1986

Episode 9

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

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The Lost Ark
31st January 1986

Episode 10

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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Revenge of the Najjer
6th February 1986

Episode 11

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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Fiery Fred
13th February 1986

Episode 12

An imp steals some of Meredith's magical supplies.

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Amaranth and the Beast
20th February 1986

Episode 13

Princess Amaranth is kidnapped by the Beast.

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