Rent Catweazle: Series 2 (1971)
3.5 of 5 from 2 ratings
5h 28min
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- Synopsis:
He's back! Prepare yourself for an avalanche of pandemonium as 'Catweazle' returns for more magical mayhem. Making its debut, this second helping of Richard Carpenter's 'Catweazle' is filled to the brim with joyous hilarity, as the loveable sorcerer embarks on a quest to find the thirteen signs of the Zodiac. Making a welcome reappearance as Catweazle, Geoffrey Bayldon is truly wonderful as the bumbling magician trapped nine hundred years ahead of his own time. Ably supported by Gary Warren as Cedric, and with strong performances from Moray Watson (Lord Collingford), Elspet Gray (Lady Collingford), and Peter Butterworth (Groome), this series is worthy of the classic status awarded to it. Filmed amongst the splendour of Brickendonbury Manor in Hertfordshire during the summer of 1970, 'Catweazle' will continue to delight children of all ages with its enchanting innocence and timeless humour.
1. The Magic Riddle
Fleeing Norman guards, Catweazle leaps into a moat only to fly once again through time into the twentieth century. Catweazle now finds himself in the grounds of Kings Farthing manor where he meets Cedric, the son of Lord and Lady Collingford.
2. Duck Halt
Sent by Cedric on an errand to a local pub, Catweazle catches sight of the sign of the bull. A frantic chase ensues which leads Catweazle to his new abode, Duck Halt.
3. The Heavenly Twins
Cedric's birthday party at Kings Farthing ends in uproar when Catweazle becomes an assistant to a modern-day magician.
4. The Sign of the Crab
A thief breaks into Kings Farthing and steals a number of valuables. Catweazle is a likely suspect, especially when the stolen property turns up at Duck Halt.
5. The Black Wheels
Groome has lost his voice, necessitating a visit from the doctor. Catweazle is keen to help but in the confusion ends up being examined instead.
6. The Wogle Stone
A superstitious property-magnate has his sights set on developing Kings Farthing. Thankfully, Catweazle is on hand to thwart the developer's plans.
7. The Enchanted King
Catweazle is convinced a local sculptor can turn people into stone. Caught up at the artist's grand unveiling, Catweazle has a surprise for the assembled audience.
8. The Familiar Spirit
Touchwood is taken sick. Two toad experts, both identical twins, are in hysterics when they discover that Touchwood is over 900 years old!
9. The Ghost Hunters
Believing Kings Farthing is haunted, Lady Collingford employs some disreputable ghost hunters to flush out the troublesome spirit. However, an encounter with Catweazle gives them more than they bargained for.
10. The Walking Trees
Is Catweazle a spy? Well, the Army seems to think he is. Captured during military manoeuvres at Kings Farthing Catweazle is subjected to an interrogation.
11. The Battle of the Giants
Daggers are drawn as Groome and Lord Collingford battle it out to grow the largest marrow. Chaos reigns supreme when Catweazle's magical remedy gets mixed up with the fertiliser.
12. The Magic Circle
Groome is referred to a therapist when he thinks he's seeing things, although the psychiatrist finds Catweazle a far more fascinating case.
13. The Thirtheenth Sign
Having collected all twelve signs of the Zodiac, Catweazle helps Cedric find the lost treasure of the Collingfords' and then discovers the elusive thirteenth sign.- Actors:
- Geoffrey Bayldon, Gary Warren, Moray Watson, Peter Butterworth, Elspet Gray, Gwen Nelson, Lewis Alexander, Walter Henry, Aileen Lewis, Chris Webb, Bill Owen, Jerold Wells, Paul Eddington, Derek Francis, Ronald Lacey, Tim Pearce, Jonathan Elsom, Kenneth Cope, Tony Caunter, Graham Crowden
- Directors:
- David Reid, David Lane
- Producers:
- Carl Mannin
- Creators:
- Richard Carpenter
- Writers:
- Richard Carpenter
- Studio:
- Network
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Action & Adventure, TV Children & Family, TV Classics, TV Comedies, TV Dramas, TV Sci-Fi & Fantasy
