Season 1 (1985)

Episodes: 13

Star Cast: Richard Briers , Brian Trueman , Brian Wilde , Jimmy Hibbert ,

Episodes List

Ep.1 Alias the Jester

Air Date: 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

Air Date: 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

Air Date: 1985-11-27

King Arthur tells Alias to get The Amazing Dancing Bear.

Ep.4 The Viking Airship

Air Date: 1985-12-04

Vikings come to Houghton Bottoms.

Ep.5 Ready When You Are, King Arthur!

Air Date: 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

Air Date: 1985-12-18

A family of obnoxious giants visit Houghton Bottoms: Mildred, Dennis, and their wretched son, Wayne.

Ep.7 The Walking Island

Air Date: 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

Air Date: 1986-01-17

A monster lurks from the lake of Houghton Bottoms.

Ep.9 Magic Metal

Air Date: 1986-01-24

A con-man persuades Sir Pinkley to buy a magical set of armour.

Ep.10 The Lost Ark

Air Date: 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

Air Date: 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.