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Alias the Jester

Alias the Jester

1985 - 1986

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.

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.

The Amazing Dancing Bear

27th November 1985
Episode 3
King Arthur tells Alias to get The Amazing Dancing Bear.

The Viking Airship

4th December 1985
Episode 4
Vikings come to Houghton Bottoms.

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.

The Giant's Visit

18th December 1985
Episode 6
A family of obnoxious giants visit Houghton Bottoms: Mildred, Dennis, and their wretched son, Wayne.

The Walking Island

10th January 1986
Episode 7
The inhabitants of Houghton Bottoms are thrilled by the overnight arrival of a luxury holiday island.

Monster of the Lake

17th January 1986
Episode 8
A monster lurks from the lake of Houghton Bottoms.

Magic Metal

24th January 1986
Episode 9
A con-man persuades Sir Pinkley to buy a magical set of armour.

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.

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.

Fiery Fred

13th February 1986
Episode 12
An imp steals some of Meredith's magical supplies.

Amaranth and the Beast

20th February 1986
Episode 13
Princess Amaranth is kidnapped by the Beast.
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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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