Alias the Jester

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1985-11-13

Last Air Date: 1986-02-20

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 13

Networks: ITV1

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Top Cast

Richard Briers as Alias
Brian Trueman as King Arthur
Brian Wilde as Meredith
Jimmy Hibbert as Boswell, Queen Edith, Sir Pinkly
Myfanwy Talog as Princess Amaranth

Seasons

Season 1 (1985)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: Alias the Jester (1985-11-13)

After a technical fault with his ship, Alias and his companion Boswell crash land in Houghton Bottoms in Medieval times.
Ep. 2: The Ring (1985-11-20)

Meredith finds a magical ring inside a book, and is transported to the island of the evil Najjer.
Ep. 3: The Amazing Dancing Bear (1985-11-27)

King Arthur tells Alias to get The Amazing Dancing Bear.
Ep. 4: The Viking Airship (1985-12-04)

Vikings come to Houghton Bottoms.
Ep. 5: Ready When You Are, King Arthur! (1985-12-11)

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.
Ep. 6: The Giant's Visit (1985-12-18)

A family of obnoxious giants visit Houghton Bottoms: Mildred, Dennis, and their wretched son, Wayne.
Ep. 7: The Walking Island (1986-01-10)

The inhabitants of Houghton Bottoms are thrilled by the overnight arrival of a luxury holiday island.
Ep. 8: Monster of the Lake (1986-01-17)

A monster lurks from the lake of Houghton Bottoms.
Ep. 9: Magic Metal (1986-01-24)

A con-man persuades Sir Pinkley to buy a magical set of armour.
Ep. 10: The Lost Ark (1986-01-31)

King Arthur is upset about "the drought, the lack of rain, the absence of precipitation!" and orders Meredith to remedy the situation.
Ep. 11: Revenge of the Najjer (1986-02-06)

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.
Ep. 12: Fiery Fred (1986-02-13)

An imp steals some of Meredith's magical supplies.
Ep. 13: Amaranth and the Beast (1986-02-20)

Princess Amaranth is kidnapped by the Beast.

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Alias the Jester (1985)