Richard Briers
Alias
Alias the Jester (1985)
Season 1
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.
Released Nov. 13, 1985
Episode 10 min
None+
Keywords: imdb.time-travel, imdb.cosgrove-hall, imdb.2d-animation
Production Companies: Cosgrove Hall Films
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Alias the Jester
After a technical fault with his ship, Alias and his companion Boswell crash land in Houghton Bottoms in Medieval times.
Nov. 13, 1985, midnight
S1E2 - The Ring
Meredith finds a magical ring inside a book, and is transported to the island of the evil Najjer.
Nov. 20, 1985, midnight
S1E3 - The Amazing Dancing Bear
King Arthur tells Alias to get The Amazing Dancing Bear.
Nov. 27, 1985, midnight
S1E4 - The Viking Airship
Vikings come to Houghton Bottoms.
Dec. 4, 1985, midnight
S1E5 - Ready When You Are, King Arthur!
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.
Dec. 11, 1985, midnight
S1E6 - The Giant's Visit
A family of obnoxious giants visit Houghton Bottoms: Mildred, Dennis, and their wretched son, Wayne.
Dec. 18, 1985, midnight
S1E7 - The Walking Island
The inhabitants of Houghton Bottoms are thrilled by the overnight arrival of a luxury holiday island.
Jan. 10, 1986, midnight
S1E8 - Monster of the Lake
A monster lurks from the lake of Houghton Bottoms.
Jan. 17, 1986, midnight
S1E9 - Magic Metal
A con-man persuades Sir Pinkley to buy a magical set of armour.
Jan. 24, 1986, midnight
S1E10 - The Lost Ark
King Arthur is upset about "the drought, the lack of rain, the absence of precipitation!" and orders Meredith to remedy the situation.
Jan. 31, 1986, midnight
S1E11 - Revenge of the Najjer
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.
Feb. 6, 1986, midnight
S1E12 - Fiery Fred
An imp steals some of Meredith's magical supplies.
Feb. 13, 1986, midnight
S1E13 - Amaranth and the Beast
Princess Amaranth is kidnapped by the Beast.
Feb. 20, 1986, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 10 min.
Season Runtime: 10 min.
Released: Nov. 13, 1985
Last Air Date: Feb. 20, 1986, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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