Alias the Jester

Season 1

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.

Where to Watch Season 1

13 Episodes

  • Alias the Jester
    E1
    Alias the JesterAfter a technical fault with his ship, Alias and his companion Boswell crash land in Houghton Bottoms in Medieval times.
  • The Ring
    E2
    The RingMeredith finds a magical ring inside a book, and is transported to the island of the evil Najjer.
  • The Amazing Dancing Bear
    E3
    The Amazing Dancing BearKing Arthur tells Alias to get The Amazing Dancing Bear.
  • The Viking Airship
    E4
    The Viking AirshipVikings come to Houghton Bottoms.
  • Ready When You Are, King Arthur!
    E5
    Ready 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.
  • The Giant's Visit
    E6
    The Giant's VisitA family of obnoxious giants visit Houghton Bottoms: Mildred, Dennis, and their wretched son, Wayne.
  • The Walking Island
    E7
    The Walking IslandThe inhabitants of Houghton Bottoms are thrilled by the overnight arrival of a luxury holiday island.
  • Monster of the Lake
    E8
    Monster of the LakeA monster lurks from the lake of Houghton Bottoms.
  • Magic Metal
    E9
    Magic MetalA con-man persuades Sir Pinkley to buy a magical set of armour.
  • The Lost Ark
    E10
    The Lost ArkKing Arthur is upset about "the drought, the lack of rain, the absence of precipitation!" and orders Meredith to remedy the situation.
  • Revenge of the Najjer
    E11
    Revenge 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.
  • Fiery Fred
    E12
    Fiery FredAn imp steals some of Meredith's magical supplies.
  • Amaranth and the Beast
    E13
    Amaranth and the BeastPrincess Amaranth is kidnapped by the Beast.

Cast of Season 1

  • Richard BriersAlias
  • Brian TruemanKing Arthur
  • Brian WildeMeredith
  • Jimmy HibbertBoswell, Queen Edith, Sir Pinkly
  • Myfanwy TalogPrincess Amaranth

 

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