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Pardon My Genie

30min

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Comedy

Pardon My Genie was a children's comedy series produced by British ITV contractor Thames Television, and written by Bob Block who later created Rentaghost. The premise was that a magic genie appeared in present-day Britain, summoned by a young apprentice named Hal Adden, a pun that goes some way towards characterising the series. Various comical misunderstandings arise, primarily aimed at youngsters. Arthur White replaced Paddick for the second run of thirteen episodes. Throughout both series, Hal was played by Ellis Jones, with Roy Barraclough as his long-suffering boss, Mr Cobbledick. The first series of 13 episodes was released on DVD on 22 September 2009. The second series of 13 episodes was released on 1 July 2013.

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

The Apprentice's Sorcerer

1. The Apprentice's Sorcerer

30min

10th Apr 1972

Shop assistant Hal Adden, his dog and an important woman customer undergo transformations and Mr Cobbledick's spirits are dampened.

Series 1, Episode 2

2. Series 1, Episode 2

30min

17th Apr 1972

Mr Cobbledick is teaching Hal to drive but the genie decides to take a hand.

Series 1, Episode 3

3. Series 1, Episode 3

30min

24th Apr 1972

Burglars have broken into Mr Cobbledick's shop and Hal and the genie ensure that it won't happen again.

Series 1, Episode 4

4. Series 1, Episode 4

30min

1st May 1972

Hal and the genie help organize a jumble sale.

Series 1, Episode 5

5. Series 1, Episode 5

30min

8th May 1972

Mr Cobbledick is asked to sing at the social club's annual conference.

Series 1, Episode 6

6. Series 1, Episode 6

30min

15th May 1972

Series 1, Episode 7

7. Series 1, Episode 7

30min

22nd May 1972

Mr Cobbledick takes a fishing holiday.

Series 1, Episode 8

8. Series 1, Episode 8

30min

29th May 1972

Patricia's bossy aunt, Henrietta is visiting and the Genie is selected to keep her entertained.

Series 1, Episode 9

9. Series 1, Episode 9

30min

5th Jun 1972

Mr Cobbledick faces competition when a cut-price DIY shop opens across the road from his store.

Series 1, Episode 10

10. Series 1, Episode 10

30min

12th Jun 1972

The Genie gets in the way of preparations for a fancy-dress party.

Series 1, Episode 11

11. Series 1, Episode 11

30min

19th Jun 1972

Mr Cobbledick takes in Hal as a lodger. The Genie is acting as host to another genie - a youngster aged seven hundred called Ringo.

Series 1, Episode 12

12. Series 1, Episode 12

30min

26th Jun 1972

Mr Cobbledick joins a keep-fit class.

Series 1, Episode 13

13. Series 1, Episode 13

30min

3rd Jul 1972

Hal decides the Genie has to go but the Genie finds himself a job at Mr Cobbledick's favourite restaurant. Last programme of the series.

First air date

10th Apr 1972

Last air date

5th May 1973

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks