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Catweazle

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  • 1970 – 1971
  • Ended
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Comedy
  • ~25m / ep
  • 2 seasons
  • 7.6/10

A medieval wizard (though not a very good one) Catweazle is transported to the modern age... A British television series, created and written by Richard Carpenter which was produced and directed by Quentin Lawrence for London Weekend Television under the LWI banner, and screened in the UK on ITV in 1970. A second season in 1971 was directed by David Reid and David Lane. Both series had thirteen episodes each, with Geoffrey Bayldon playing the leading role. The series was broadcast in Ireland, Britain, Gibraltar, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Germany, Australia, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Czechoslovakia, Nicaragua and Quebec. The first episode is available to view in full at the BFI Screenonline site.

Latest: Season 2 · 1971

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  1. E1. The Magic Riddle

    Jan 10, 1971 · 25m

    Catweazle is back. Inevitably the return of the 11th century wizard for a new series of 20th century adventures spells trouble. Especially for Cedric, the 12 year old son of Lord and Lady Collingford who finds the magician hiding in his bedroom.

  2. E2. Duck Halt

    Jan 17, 1971 · 25m

    Now that Catweazle has been introduced to life in King's Farthing, he needs somewhere to live. But where? And why is he so interested in the sign swinging before the Bull Inn? The sign of Taurus.

  3. E3. The Heavenly Twins

    Jan 24, 1971 · 25m

    "Magic is magic" says Catweazle in one of his more profound moments. But even he seems confused when he meets a modern-day magician at a children's party.

  4. E4. The Sign of the Crab

    Jan 31, 1971 · 25m

    When burglars raid King's Farthing there are no prizes for guessing into whose hands the stolen property falls. Now Cedric tries to persuade the police that Catweazle is not the thief.

  5. E5. The Black Wheels

    Feb 7, 1971 · 25m

    When Groome loses his voice, Catweazle's efforts to find it reduce the residents of King's Farthing to a state of near hysteria.

  6. E6. The Wogle Stone

    Feb 14, 1971 · 25m

    Lord Collingford is tempted to sell King's Farthing and Duck Halt to an up-and-coming property tycoon. Luckily for Catweazle, the tycoon turns out to be very very superstitious.

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