
Catweazle
A medieval wizard (though not a very good one) Catweazle is transported to the modern age... A British television series, created and written by Richard Carpenter which was produced and directed by Quentin Lawrence for London Weekend Television under the LWI banner, and screened in the UK on ITV in 1970. A second season in 1971 was directed by David Reid and David Lane. Both series had thirteen episodes each, with Geoffrey Bayldon playing the leading role. The series was broadcast in Ireland, Britain, Gibraltar, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Germany, Australia, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Czech
Starring Geoffrey Bayldon, Moray Watson, Elspet Gray, Gary Warren
By Richard Carpenter
Episodes
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- The Sun in a BottleCatweazle is casting spells in his secretive cave in ''the great forest'' and his chantings are overheard by the Normans who enter his cave and attempt to captu25m
- Castle SaburacReturning to the house to learn about the ''Electrickery" Catweazle hears the kettle whistling in the kitchen and thinks it's a demon. He hides under the dinin25m
- The Curse of RapkynEpisode 3 of series one sees Hexworth Farm in financial troubles with Mr Bennett played by Aussie actor Charles Tingwell overdrawn at the bank by 800 pounds. B25m
- The Witching HourMrs Bonnington a local council member is a frequent visitor to Hexworth Farm much to Carot's dislike. He decides magic is needed to get rid of her and seeks ou25m
- The Eye of TimeCatweazle gets involved with the TAB and also confronts a fake fortune teller played brilliantly by veteran UK character actress/comedian Hattie Jacques. Unab25m
- The Magic FaceWhilst hunting around the farm for old items Catweazle is accidentally photographed by a couple of Yank photographers/tourists one of whom becomes obsessed with25m
- The Telling BoneDue to yet another spell backfiring, Catweazle finds himself clinging to the local church spire. In an attempt to go ''back'' to his own time he ends up going 25m
- The Power of AdamcosCatweazle loses his sacred witchknife ''adamcos'' which is accidentally found by mr bennet while walking in the woods.Scared to go back into the woods initially25m
About Catweazle
Creator
Richard Carpenter
Cast
Geoffrey Bayldon, Moray Watson, Elspet Gray, Gary Warren
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
Maturity rating
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Score 7.5 • 1970 • TV Series
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