
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…
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy • Series • 1972 • 2 seasons
Starring: Roy Barraclough, Hugh Paddick, Arthur White
S1 E1 - The Apprentice's Sorcerer
Shop assistant Hal Adden, his dog and an important woman customer undergo transformations and Mr Cobbledick's spirits are dampened.
Apr 10, 1972 • 30m
S1 E2 - Travel by Sleeper
Mr Cobbledick is teaching Hal to drive but the genie decides to take a hand.
Apr 17, 1972 • 30m
S1 E3 - The Unhappy Breed
Burglars have broken into Mr Cobbledick's shop and Hal and the genie ensure that it won't happen again.
Apr 24, 1972 • 30m
S1 E4 - My Fete is Killing Me
Hal and the genie help organize a jumble sale.
May 1, 1972 • 30m
S1 E5 - If Opportunity Knocks! I'm Out
Mr Cobbledick is asked to sing at the social club's annual conference.
May 8, 1972 • 30m
S1 E6 - It's a Small World
May 15, 1972 • 30m
S1 E7 - Sink or Swim
Mr Cobbledick takes a fishing holiday.
May 22, 1972 • 30m
S1 E8 - Sister, Dear Sister
Patricia's bossy aunt, Henrietta is visiting and the Genie is selected to keep her entertained.
May 29, 1972 • 30m
S1 E9 - Comic Cuts
Mr Cobbledick faces competition when a cut-price DIY shop opens across the road from his store.
Jun 5, 1972 • 30m
S1 E10 - Second Coat
The Genie gets in the way of preparations for a fancy-dress party.
Jun 12, 1972 • 30m
S1 E11 - Genie with the Long Brown Hair
Mr Cobbledick takes in Hal as a lodger. The Genie is acting as host to another genie - a youngster aged seven hundred called Ringo.
Jun 19, 1972 • 30m
S1 E12 - Up, Up and Away
Mr Cobbledick joins a keep-fit class.
Jun 26, 1972 • 30m
S1 E13 - Fired With Enthusiasm
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.
Jul 3, 1972 • 30m
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Pardon My Genie
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.
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy • TV Series • 1972