Super Gran

1985 - 1987

Supergran and The Magic Ray

20th January 1985

Episode 1

While watching her grandson play football, Granny Smith (Gudrun Ure) is hit by a ray created by Inventor Black (Bill Shine), giving her magical powers

Supergran and the Skimmer

27th January 1985

Episode 2

Inventor Black is warmly invited to exhibit his latest invention, the Skimmer, at the prestigious Modern Times exhibition in Chisleton, so, Supergran takes it for a test run. Once The Scunner Campbell gets wind of the new all purpose vehicle, he steals it and presents it to his former cell-mate Roly Roofless. Together they plan to use it as the ultimate getaway vehicle in a silver bouillon caper.

Supergran and the Course of True Love

3rd February 1985

Episode 3

Eccentric Scotish millionaire Angus McSporran comes to Chisleton to ask Supergran for his hand in marriage. Simultaniously, the Scunner Campbell is also the Black Pudding Heiress Lady Valerie Glutt. Supergran doesn't like the thought of either of these romantic pairings.

Supergran and the Pearl of Pinnell's End

10th February 1985

Episode 4

The Scunner plans to grab the fabled Pearl of Pinnels End right from under the chin of Mrs. Digby Day by using Inventor Black's latest, greatest invention: the Invisible Shield.

Supergran and the Super Match

17th February 1985

Episode 5

The Chisleton Athletics are facing off against the unbeatable Mighty Rovers and even with the encouragement of Supergran, it seems like the hometown boys stand no chance at all. The Scunner Campbell is also betting on the Chisleton team, because he owes Vincent Eleven pounds by Saturday.

Supergran Grounded

24th February 1985

Episode 6

The honorable Bertrand Battenburg visits Chisleton and Mad Mick of Merseyside is out to replace him with a mechanical double (and kidnap the original copy). Unfortunately, Supergran, who is supposed to protect the Battenburg boy, gets hits on the head with a log thrown by Geoff Capes and loses her superpowers. Meanwhile, the Scunner plans to get his hands on the honorable Bertie himself in order to rise up from the bottom position on the Top 50 criminals league.

Supergran and the Magic Ian

Episode 7

Supergran comes to the aid of The Great Renaldo (birth name: Ronald MacDonald) and his mother Clinging Ivey. Once a great magician, Renaldo lost his confidence after being tricked out of his act (and applause) by Fabulous O'Finnigan. Supergran proposes to use Inventor Black's new Manual Hypnotizer machine on Renaldo. Meanwhile, wanting to thwart the Tartan Tornado at every turn, The Scunner invites Fabulous O'Finnigan to Renaldo's comeback show.

Supergran and the TV Villains

10th March 1985

Episode 8

While Supergran is taking driving lessons, the rest of Chisleton is excited about the arrival of film company Convix Pix. Little do they know that mega producer Vince van Perfect is merely the Scunner Campbell in disguise and planning to rob the Big Ben Clockshop.

Supergran and the Doppelganger

17th March 1985

Episode 9

Glaswegian master of disguise Greta Garboils teams with the Scunner and dresses up like Supergran (with the Muscles posing as Willie & Edison) to commit crimes. Soon the real Supergran is arrested and put on bread and water in the Chisleton police station.

Supergran and the Day at the Sea

24th March 1985

Episode 10

Supergran and Willie are enjoying a day out in Paddleton upon Sea. However the Scunner and his accomplices are also there, trying to get their hands on the widow Groggelbank's dog.

Supergran and the Raid on Race Day

31st March 1985

Episode 11

Chisleton has got marathon fever. Even the Scunner and his cronies are practicing, but only so they can rob the Chisleton bank on race day.

Supergran and the Raving Beauty Contest

Episode 12

When Supergran organizes a Chisleton Beauty Contest, the Scunner is tasked by the head of the Gangster Guild to make sure her daughter Wanda ends up the winner.

Supergran and the Missing Hissing

14th April 1985

Episode 13

The Scunner Campbell is chasing a winning lottery ticket lost by a gust of wind. Mrs. Petunia Preston is missing Cyril the Snake (actually an old vacuum cleaner hose) and now can't perform at the Orphan's Tea Party.

Top Cast

Gudrun Ure•Iain Cuthbertson•Bill Shine

Writer

Jenny McDade

Comedy Family Crime

Adapted from Forrest Wilson's books, the children's programme revolves around a grandmother with super powers and her arch nemesis, The Scunner Campbell.

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Gudrun Ure Image

Gudrun Ure

Supergran

Iain Cuthbertson Image

Iain Cuthbertson

The Scunner Campbell

Bill Shine Image

Bill Shine

Inventor Black

Alan Snell Image

Alan Snell

Muscles

Brian Lewis

Muscles

Full Crew

Anthony Isaac

Music

Brenda Wilkinson

Other

Phil Coulter

Music

Keith Richardson Image

Keith Richardson

Producer

Jenny McDade

Writer

Jon King

Animation

Sam Lloyd

Makeup Effects

Billy Connolly Image

Billy Connolly

Music

Richard King

Other

Graham Williams

Producer

Ashley Wilkinson

Production Design

Thomas Guy

Unit Manager

Tom Robson

Costume Design

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