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.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.The Apprentice's Sorcerer
10-04-197230 minShop assistant Hal Adden, his dog and an important woman customer undergo transformations and Mr Cobbledick's spirits are dampened.
- Ep 2
2.Travel by Sleeper
17-04-197230 minMr Cobbledick is teaching Hal to drive but the genie decides to take a hand.
- Ep 3
3.The Unhappy Breed
24-04-197230 minBurglars have broken into Mr Cobbledick's shop and Hal and the genie ensure that it won't happen again.
- Ep 4
4.My Fete is Killing Me
01-05-197230 minHal and the genie help organize a jumble sale.
- Ep 5
5.If Opportunity Knocks! I'm Out
08-05-197230 minMr Cobbledick is asked to sing at the social club's annual conference.
- Ep 6
6.It's a Small World
15-05-197230 min - Ep 7
7.Sink or Swim
22-05-197230 minMr Cobbledick takes a fishing holiday.
- Ep 8
8.Sister, Dear Sister
29-05-197230 minPatricia's bossy aunt, Henrietta is visiting and the Genie is selected to keep her entertained.
- Ep 9
9.Comic Cuts
05-06-197230 minMr Cobbledick faces competition when a cut-price DIY shop opens across the road from his store.
- Ep 10
10.Second Coat
12-06-197230 minThe Genie gets in the way of preparations for a fancy-dress party.
- Ep 11
11.Genie with the Long Brown Hair
19-06-197230 minMr Cobbledick takes in Hal as a lodger. The Genie is acting as host to another genie - a youngster aged seven hundred called Ringo.
- Ep 12
12.Up, Up and Away
26-06-197230 minMr Cobbledick joins a keep-fit class.
- Ep 13
13.Fired With Enthusiasm
03-07-197230 minHal decides the Genie has to go but the Genie finds himself a job at Mr Cobbledick's favourite restaurant. Last programme of the series.
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