Old Jack's Boat is a British pre-school children's television series that stars Bernard Cribbins as Old Jack, the owner of a multi-coloured boat called The Rainbow. In each episode Old Jack tells a story to the viewer.
The Pearl EarringMiss Bowline-Hitch is taking photos of everyone in the village for her scrapbook, but Ernie doesn't like the tie he has been asked to wear. Jack tells a tale of the time he had to wear a tie.
Windy Funnel's Harp
E2
Windy Funnel's HarpErnie loses his breakfast honey pot and has to chase it round the village. Meanwhile Jack tells a story of the day he found a honey pot floating in the sea.
The Tigerfish's Party
E3
The Tigerfish's PartyShelly has decorated the Mermaid Cafe with balloons. Jack tells a tale of the time he had to deliver balloons to the tigerfish's party.
Princess Blobfish
E4
Princess BlobfishWhen Salty's ball hits it, Shelly's new pink recipe becomes a blobby mess. This reminds Jack of the time Salty's ball led them to an equally pink and blobby fish.
The Moon Maiden
E5
The Moon MaidenJack is fixing the boiler and the loud sounds from the Rainbow keep interrupting Sam and Ernie's conversation. Jack only stops work to tell the tale of the Moon Maiden and how he helped her to find her way home.
The Clumsy Giant
E6
The Clumsy GiantSam and Ernie are building a beach hut. Jack offers to fetch a feather duster to clean it with and this reminds him of an adventure he once had with a feather duster and a very clumsy giant.
The Magic Sea Carpet
E7
The Magic Sea CarpetIt's Ernie's birthday and Shelly has made a special cake. But disaster is never far away from Ernie. Jack tells a tale of when he delivered a very special birthday present.
There's a Hole in My Boat
E8
There's a Hole in My BoatEmily and Shelly start selling doughnuts and the holes in the middle remind Jack of a time when the Rainbow had some holes too.
The Sea Urchin and the Queen
E9
The Sea Urchin and the QueenMiss Bowline-Hitch has been rushing around and needs to sit down for a rest. But all the seats are uncomfortable - a bit like a certain seaweed queen's throne.
The Pot of Gold
E10
The Pot of GoldEmily wants a rainbow to shine over Staithes. Jack recalls the time that he and Salty set off to find the end of the rainbow.
The Tap and the Plug
E11
The Tap and the PlugSam is trying to put a sign up on the beach at low tide. Jack remembers the story of the day the tide went out - and didn't come back.
The Lost Penguin
E12
The Lost PenguinEmily's ice-cream maker has broken and she can't sell any ice creams. Jack tells a story about the day Salty wanted an ice cube for her drink and they ended up having an adventure with a lost penguin.
King Neptune's Shell
E13
King Neptune's ShellErnie is really hungry but can't seem to find anything to eat.
Old Sea Dog's Treasure
E14
Old Sea Dog's TreasureMiss Bowline-Hitch's sundial needs the sun to shine on it. Jack recalls a hunt for treasure that needed sunshine to solve it.
Moving House
E15
Moving HouseShelly is looking for an unusual flowerpot and Jack has a brilliant idea which involves a hermit crab's hunt for a new home!
Grandpa Pops
E16
Grandpa PopsJack is trying to have a kip on the Rainbow but he keeps getting interrupted by Ernie and Sam who think Jack is turning into Grandpa Pops. Jack tells the story of Grandpa Pops, the oldest sailor in the world.
The Bumps
E17
The BumpsSam is trying to clear the seaweed off the beach and Jack remembers a very bumpy day when the sea was covered in seaweed.
A Song for the Sea King
E18
A Song for the Sea KingMiss Bowline-Hitch is returning all the things she's borrowed but now she's lost her purse. Jack is reminded of the time that Pearl the mermaid lost something precious.
The Tug of War
E19
The Tug of WarSalty doesn't want her blanket to be cleaned. But while Emily is washing it Jack tells Salty the story of the underwater tug of war.
A Stormy Voyage
E20
A Stormy VoyageErnie gives Jack a new lightbulb for his ship's lamp. That reminds Jack of a stormy voyage he and Salty once had and the light they needed to get home safely.
The Runaway Treat
E21
The Runaway TreatMiss Bowline-Hitch thinks Ernie deserves a special prize for all the hard work he is doing. Jack recalls the time that Salty won a special prize.
The Moon Lantern
E22
The Moon LanternErnie has to deliver some eggs to Sam, but will he get them to her without breaking them? Jack recalls the time he helped a sea turtle to hatch her eggs.
The Viking's Helmet
E23
The Viking's HelmetA mysterious trail of bananas leads Jack to Miss Bowline-Hitch and, possibly, a hairy monster. Jack tells a tale of a hairy monster he met once on a desert island.
The Delivery
E24
The DeliveryEmily doesn't know what to do with her delivery of tiny umbrellas and Jack tells the story of a very special delivery he once received.
The Lucky Dip
E25
The Lucky DipSam is fishing in the water for some lost keys. Jack is reminded of the time he and Salty had to fish for something a lot bigger.
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