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.
Episodes
Season 11E1Alias the JesterAfter a technical fault with his ship, Alias and his companion Boswell crash land in Houghton Bottoms in Medieval times.10m2E2The RingMeredith finds a magical ring inside a book, and is transported to the island of the evil Najjer.10m3E3The Amazing Dancing BearKing Arthur tells Alias to get The Amazing Dancing Bear.10m4E4The Viking AirshipVikings come to Houghton Bottoms.10m5E5Ready 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.10m6E6The Giant's VisitA family of obnoxious giants visit Houghton Bottoms: Mildred, Dennis, and their wretched son, Wayne.10m7E7The Walking IslandThe inhabitants of Houghton Bottoms are thrilled by the overnight arrival of a luxury holiday island.10m8E8Monster of the LakeA monster lurks from the lake of Houghton Bottoms.10m9E9Magic MetalA con-man persuades Sir Pinkley to buy a magical set of armour.10m10E10The Lost ArkKing Arthur is upset about "the drought, the lack of rain, the absence of precipitation!" and orders Meredith to remedy the situation.10m11E11Revenge of the NajjerThe 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.10m12E12Fiery FredAn imp steals some of Meredith's magical supplies.10m13E13Amaranth and the BeastPrincess Amaranth is kidnapped by the Beast.10m
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