About this season
Joshua Jones is a Welsh stop-motion children's television series made by Bumper Films. It was originally shown on S4C in the Welsh language in 1991, then it was translated into English and sold to the BBC in 1992. The series was about a cheerful fellow named Joshua Jones who lives on a canal boat with his canine companion Fairport and together they take trips up and down Clearwater Canal, delivering items and carrying out tasks for the folks at Biggott's Wharf and generally having a fun time on the water. Joshua's bosses are: Baboo Karia, a retired Indian Admirable, Datsa Karia, Mr Cashmore's co-worker and Baboo's daughter-in-law, and the get-rich-quick Wilton Cashmore. Joshua's friends are: Joe Laski, the Hungarian farmer who takes a care of his horse Trojan, Ravi Karia, the Indian Boy who is Mrs. Karia's son and Admirable's grandson, and Fiona, Mr. Cashmore's not-so-money-hungry daughter.
Episodes (12)
1. Horseplay
Aired 17 September 1991 • 10 min
When Trojan the horse falls into the canal, Joshua Jones comes to the rescue.
2. Haywire
Aired 24 September 1991 • 10 min
There is a storm brewing and Spanner is helping Joe Laski fetch his hay. Meanwhile, Mr Cashmore is organising a buffet for Mr Biggott.
3. Treasure
Aired 1 October 1991 • 10 min
Spanner, Cashmore and Sharon go digging for treasure when they find a supposed "treasure map".
4. Boomer
Aired 8 October 1991 • 10 min
Josh rescues Ravi and Fiona from the weir when they get lost while looking for Boomer the parrot, who has escaped.
5. Tortoise
Aired 15 October 1991 • 10 min
One of Spanner's meat pies is mistaken for Ravi's tortoise.
6. Sting
Aired 22 October 1991 • 10 min
When some chemicals infect Fairport's eyes, Josh's friends organise a sponsored walk for the ointment his dog needs. Cashmore sponsors Spanner knowing he will not get far, but some treacle pudding and a swarm of wasps prove him wrong.
7. Spook
Aired 29 October 1991 • 10 min
Ravi and Fiona believe there is a ghost in Joe's barn. Meanwhile, Wilton Cashmore's new burglar alarm is proving unpopular.
8. Plum Crazy
Aired 5 November 1991 • 10 min
Admiral Karia needs to find an easy way to pick the plums from his plum tree.
9. Paperwork
Aired 12 November 1991 • 10 min
After decorating her cafe van, Spanner takes Sharon on a picnic, but the wind teaches them not to throw litter around.
10. Photo Finish
Aired 19 November 1991 • 10 min
Josh has made a raft for Ravi, but disaster strikes when Cashmore borrows it to fish out Mr Biggott's birthday present from the canal.
11. Snake Chase
Aired 26 November 1991 • 10 min
Daphne Peacock is looking after a grass-snake but mayhem ensues when it meets Trojan the horse.
12. The Silver Key
10.0Aired 3 December 1991 • 10 min
Admiral Karia is determined to win "The Lock Competition". Meanwhile, Joshua and Joe have trouble with a runaway tyre.