Season 1

(1985)
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Episodes 13

1 Alias the Jester

November 13, 1985

10m

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

2 The Ring

November 20, 1985

10m

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

3 The Amazing Dancing Bear

November 27, 1985

10m

King Arthur tells Alias to get The Amazing Dancing Bear.

4 The Viking Airship

December 4, 1985

10m

Vikings come to Houghton Bottoms.

5 Ready When You Are, King Arthur!

December 11, 1985

10m

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

December 18, 1985

10m

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

7 The Walking Island

January 10, 1986

10m

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

8 Monster of the Lake

January 17, 1986

10m

A monster lurks from the lake of Houghton Bottoms.

9 Magic Metal

January 24, 1986

10m

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

10 The Lost Ark

January 31, 1986

10m

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

February 6, 1986

10m

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

February 13, 1986

10m

An imp steals some of Meredith's magical supplies.

13 Amaranth and the Beast

February 20, 1986

10m

Princess Amaranth is kidnapped by the Beast.

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