Richard Briers
Alias
TV SERIES
Alias the Jester
Animation
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.
Top cast
BT
Brian Trueman
King Arthur
Brian Wilde
Meredith
Jimmy Hibbert
Boswell, Queen Edith, Sir Pinkly
Myfanwy Talog
Princess Amaranth
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Episodes
13 Episodes
011. Alias the Jester
After a technical fault with his ship, Alias and his companion Boswell crash land in Houghton Bottoms in Medieval times.
022. The Ring
Meredith finds a magical ring inside a book, and is transported to the island of the evil Najjer.
033. The Amazing Dancing Bear
King Arthur tells Alias to get The Amazing Dancing Bear.
044. The Viking Airship
Vikings come to Houghton Bottoms.
055. 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.
066. The Giant's Visit
A family of obnoxious giants visit Houghton Bottoms: Mildred, Dennis, and their wretched son, Wayne.
077. The Walking Island
The inhabitants of Houghton Bottoms are thrilled by the overnight arrival of a luxury holiday island.
088. Monster of the Lake
A monster lurks from the lake of Houghton Bottoms.
099. Magic Metal
A con-man persuades Sir Pinkley to buy a magical set of armour.
1010. 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.
1111. 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.
1212. Fiery Fred
An imp steals some of Meredith's magical supplies.
1313. Amaranth and the Beast
Princess Amaranth is kidnapped by the Beast.