Roy Barraclough
Pardon My Genie (1972)
Season 1
Pardon My Genie was a children's comedy series produced by British ITV contractor Thames Television, and written by Bob Block who later created Rentaghost. The premise was that a magic genie appeared in present-day Britain, summoned by a young apprentice named Hal Adden, a pun that goes some way towards characterising the series. Various comical misunderstandings arise, primarily aimed at youngsters. Arthur White replaced Paddick for the second run of thirteen episodes. Throughout both series, Hal was played by Ellis Jones, with Roy Barraclough as his long-suffering boss, Mr Cobbledick. The first series of 13 episodes was released on DVD on 22 September 2009. The second series of 13 episodes was released on 1 July 2013.
Released April 9, 1972
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Keywords: imdb.genie
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - The Apprentice's Sorcerer
Shop assistant Hal Adden, his dog and an important woman customer undergo transformations and Mr Cobbledick's spirits are dampened.
April 10, 1972, midnight
S1E2 - Series 1, Episode 2
Mr Cobbledick is teaching Hal to drive but the genie decides to take a hand.
April 17, 1972, midnight
S1E3 - Series 1, Episode 3
Burglars have broken into Mr Cobbledick's shop and Hal and the genie ensure that it won't happen again.
April 24, 1972, midnight
S1E4 - Series 1, Episode 4
Hal and the genie help organize a jumble sale.
May 1, 1972, midnight
S1E5 - Series 1, Episode 5
Mr Cobbledick is asked to sing at the social club's annual conference.
May 8, 1972, midnight
S1E6 - Series 1, Episode 6
May 15, 1972, midnight
S1E7 - Series 1, Episode 7
Mr Cobbledick takes a fishing holiday.
May 22, 1972, midnight
S1E8 - Series 1, Episode 8
Patricia's bossy aunt, Henrietta is visiting and the Genie is selected to keep her entertained.
May 29, 1972, midnight
S1E9 - Series 1, Episode 9
Mr Cobbledick faces competition when a cut-price DIY shop opens across the road from his store.
June 5, 1972, midnight
S1E10 - Series 1, Episode 10
The Genie gets in the way of preparations for a fancy-dress party.
June 12, 1972, midnight
S1E11 - Series 1, Episode 11
Mr Cobbledick takes in Hal as a lodger. The Genie is acting as host to another genie - a youngster aged seven hundred called Ringo.
June 19, 1972, midnight
S1E12 - Series 1, Episode 12
Mr Cobbledick joins a keep-fit class.
June 26, 1972, midnight
S1E13 - Series 1, Episode 13
Hal decides the Genie has to go but the Genie finds himself a job at Mr Cobbledick's favourite restaurant. Last programme of the series.
July 3, 1972, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: April 9, 1972
Last Air Date: May 5, 1973, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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