About this season
The Adventures of Twizzle is the very first television show produced by AP Films and specifically Gerry Anderson, after being approached by author Roberta Leigh and her colleague Suzanne Warner. Sources vary as to who directed the series. In addition to his production duties, Anderson also directed the action whilst photography was directed by Arthur Provis, Anderson's founding partner at AP Films. The music for the songs were written by Leslie Clair, the music was scored by Barry Gray, art direction came from Reg Hill and special effects were by Derek Meddings, all of whom would become long-time collaborators with Anderson.
Episodes (26)
1. Twizzle and the Snowman
Aired 20 May 1958 • 14 min
Twizzle and Footso build a snowman but don’t like it when he comes to stay with them.
2. Twizzle and the Thin Teddy Bear
Aired 3 June 1958 • 14 min
Twizzle and Footso decide to find the angry Teddy Bear something to eat.
3. The Lazy Broomstick Man
Aired 10 June 1958 • 14 min
Jiffy refuses to clean the streets of Stray Town until Twizzle thinks of a plan.
4. Twizzle and the Polly Moppet
Aired 17 June 1958 • 14 min
Twizzle meets a new toy and brings it to Stray Town to help Jiffy the Broomstick Man.
5. Footso and the Magic Seeds
Aired 8 July 1958 • 14 min
Chawky the white-faced golliwog doesn’t like Footso sleeping in his garden so he plants some magic seeds to give him a fright.
6. Footso Has Toothache
Aired 15 July 1958 • 14 min
Footso has a sore tooth but he doesn’t want Twizzle to take him to the dentist.
7. Jiffy and the Polly Moppet Quarrel
Aired 22 July 1958 • 14 min
Jiffy the Broomstick Man gets up to mischief once again.
8. Footso Gets a New Tail
Aired 29 July 1958 • 14 min
When Footso catches his tail in a door, the toys decide to knit him a new one.
9. Twizzle is Naughty
Aired 5 August 1958 • 14 min
Twizzle teases the toys and makes them angry.
10. Twizzle is Stolen
Aired 12 August 1958 • 14 min
Footso sets out to rescue Twizzle when he is stolen and locked in a bird cage.
11. Twizzle and the Naughty Breakdown Van
Aired 19 August 1958 • 14 min
Twizzle decides to build a garage for his breakdown van.
12. Twizzle and the Toy Inspector
Aired 26 August 1958 • 14 min
Twizzle and Footso make a new friend.
13. Chawky Gets a Present
Aired 2 September 1958 • 14 min
Chawky the white-faced golliwog has a surprise when the toys give him a present.
14. Jiffy's Birthday
Aired 9 September 1958 • 14 min
Jiffy the Broomstick Man decides to host a birthday party and all of the broken down toys are invited.
15. Orange and the Banana Tree
Aired 17 September 1958 • 14 min
Jiffy the Broomstick Man decides to host a birthday party and all of the broken down toys are invited.
16. Stray Town Thief
Aired 24 September 1958 • 14 min
There seems to be a thief at large in Stray Town, but the toys manage to clear up the mystery.
17. Footso and the Naughty Girl
Aired 1 October 1948 • 14 min
Footso the cat is in trouble again, but it is not his fault.
18. Naughty Polly Moppet
Aired 8 October 1958 • 14 min
Twizzle is angry when Polly Moppet misbehaves.
19. Polly Moppet Disappears
Aired 15 October 1958 • 14 min
Polly Moppet has gone missing, so all the toys go to look for her.
20. Twizzle Goes Fishing
Aired 22 October 1958 • 14 min
Twizzle, Footso and Chawky the white-faced golliwog go fishing in the lake, with surprising results.
21. Twizzle Goes to the Fair
Aired 29 October 1958 • 14 min
Twizzle and Candy Floss are glad that Jiffy can fly when they visit the fair.
22. Twizzle Goes to the Seaside
Aired 5 November 1958 • 14 min
Twizzle and Footso go to the beach and Footso gets sand in his whiskers.
23. Twizzle Goes Camping
Aired 12 November 1958 • 14 min
Twizzle and Footso go off to camp and have some trouble with their tent.
24. Twizzle Goes to the Zoo
Aired 19 November 1958 • 14 min
Twizzle visits the zoo and the thin Teddy Bear gets into trouble.
25. Twizzle Papers the Cabin
Aired 26 November 1958 • 14 min
Twizzle tries his hand at decorating and Jiffy gets into a sticky situation.
26. Candy Floss has a Birthday
Aired 10 June 1959 • 14 min
Twizzle and the broken-down toys help Candy Floss to celebrate her birthday.