About this season
Based on the Carlo Collodi book, a macabre 4 part BBC live action Alec Drysdale dramatisation, directed by legendary Doctor Who producer Barry Letts.
Episodes (4)
1. Episode 1
Aired 3 December 1978 • 30 min
You don't have to be a child to enjoy this famous old story of a puppet who wants to be a real boy, now brought to enchanting life by the new magic of television.
2. Episode 2
Aired 10 December 1978 • 30 min
Pinocchio has been given four gold pieces by the Blue Fairy. On his way to hand over the money to the workless, penniless Geppetto, he meets Mr Cat and Mr Fox, confidence tricksters on the lookout for a sucker.
3. Episode 3
Aired 17 December 1978 • 30 min
For helping Mr Cat and Mr Fox to escape from jail, the artless Pinocchio has been sentenced to 50 years imprisonment.
4. Episode 4
Aired 24 December 1978 • 30 min
Betrayed to the evil wagon driver by Mr Fox and Mr Cat, Pinocchio has departed with his school fellows for the Land of Toys.