Raymond Thompson
Director
A Twist in the Tale (1999)
Season 1
A Twist in the Tale is a 1998 TV series starring William Shatner. Willam Shatner's A Twist In The Tale was a 15 episode short lived television series in the late 1990s. Every week the narrator/host would have a group of children he would tell a story to. The main children were always in the story itself.
Released Feb. 5, 1999
Episode 40 min
None+
Genres: Drama, Family, Fantasy, Mystery, Science Fiction
Keywords: tmdb.tale, imdb.group
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Production Companies: Cloud Nine Entertainment, Avalon Studios
Network: 5
Country: New Zealand
Languages:
English
4.5
S1E1 - Obsession in August
After their parent's return from abroad is delayed, 14-year-old Vicky and her younger brother Aidan are taken by their Uncle Lance to visit the Earl of Sackville. They quickly discover that this is no ordinary holiday in the countryside.
Feb. 6, 1999, midnight
S1E2 - A Crack in Time
The Johnson family's peaceful dairy farm life is turned upside down when the youngest son, David, wakes up to find a strange teenage girl in his closet. Her name is Jem Johnson, and she claims to be from the year 2098.
Feb. 13, 1999, midnight
S1E3 - The Anchoress
Cindy and Jonathan live in a small seaside village with their fisherman father, Bob. Business has been poor lately due to the waters being fished out. Their luck changes when Bob brings home a very special catch - a merman.
Feb. 20, 1999, midnight
S1E4 - Charlie
When 14-year-old Louise and her mother move to an old mining town, Louise struggles to fit in at her new school. One day, while running through the town's old mines, she meets a young man, a young man not from the present, but the past.
Feb. 27, 1999, midnight
S1E5 - The Duelists
200 years ago, Tobias and Samuel died attempting to win the affections of Ariadne, who loved neither man. Now, both men are cursed to relive their terrible demise once a year on the anniversary of their deaths, but this year is different.
March 6, 1999, midnight
S1E6 - Bertie
David Rhodes is a writer, and in anticipation of the sale of the screen rights to his latest novel, the Rhodes family purchases the Milton mansion. Siblings Kate and John fall in love with the home, even when they discover Bertie, a ghost.
March 13, 1999, midnight
S1E7 - The Magician
Emily Watson and her widower father journey together through small towns in the 1950's, performing and selling 'Dr. Watson's Magical Elixir.' However, the Watson's lives change forever when they rescue the mysterious Grizelda.
March 20, 1999, midnight
S1E8 - A Ghost of Our Own
Laura Bradley and her two daughters move into their new home, an unexpected inheritance from a great-uncle they never met. All is going well as they settle into their new town and community, until they discover that their home is haunted.
March 27, 1999, midnight
S1E9 - Jessica's Diary
When her mother becomes sick with a mysterious illness, 14-year-old Jessica's relationship with her stepfather sours. The situation worsens when Jessica purchases a mysterious diary written by another girl in the past also named Jessica.
April 3, 1999, midnight
S1E10 - The Pirate
The Craig family loves their beach house, but when their father loses his business, the Craig's must forgo their beloved beach house visits. However, one day the family's youngest child finds something that could change their fortunes.
April 10, 1999, midnight
S1E11 - The Skeleton in the Cupboard
The Painter family have been magicians for generations, and 14-year-old Cherry wants to be the first world-class female magician. Her Grandad created a world-famous trick called 'The Skeleton in the Cupboard,' but is it worth revisiting?
April 17, 1999, midnight
S1E12 - Between Life and Death
12-year-old Jamie Irving and his father, Rick, are opposites. When Rick discovers illegal activities at his company, he becomes entangled in a mystery that results in his spirit disconnecting from his body, and only Jamie can see him.
April 24, 1999, midnight
S1E13 - Darkness Visible
Murray, Ruth, and Dot are the only children from the orphanage left unclaimed for the holidays. After rescuing a dog caught in a trap, they find themselves in the magical house of Miss Angela Dwelf, a charming and uniquely talented woman.
May 1, 1999, midnight
S1E14 - The Green Dress
13-year-old Rosa feels unwelcome at the School of Performing Arts where she is bullied by the spiteful Lucy who is threatened by Rosa's talents and increasing popularity. Things change considerably when Rosa purchases a second-hand dress.
May 8, 1999, midnight
S1E15 - A Matter of Time
14-year -old science prodigy David Morgan is working hard on his new invention - the "Tasmo," a time travel device. After many failed attempts, David begins to lose faith. Even his father no longer believes in him.That all soon changes.
May 15, 1999, midnight
Network: 5
Episode Runtime: 40 min.
Season Runtime: 40 min.
Released: Feb. 5, 1999
Last Air Date: May 15, 1999, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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