Alias the Jester

6.6

1985•10m

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.

Seasons

13 Episodes • Premiered 1985

1. Alias the Jester

After a technical fault with his ship, Alias and his companion Boswell crash land in Houghton Bottoms in Medieval times.

2. The Ring

Meredith finds a magical ring inside a book, and is transported to the island of the evil Najjer.

3. The Amazing Dancing Bear

King Arthur tells Alias to get The Amazing Dancing Bear.

4. The Viking Airship

Vikings come to Houghton Bottoms.

5. 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.

6. The Giant's Visit

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

7. The Walking Island

The inhabitants of Houghton Bottoms are thrilled by the overnight arrival of a luxury holiday island.

8. Monster of the Lake

A monster lurks from the lake of Houghton Bottoms.

9. Magic Metal

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

10. The Lost Ark

King Arthur is upset about "the drought, the lack of rain, the absence of precipitation!" and orders Meredith to remedy the situation.

11. Revenge of the Najjer

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.