About this season
Alias the Jester was a British animated series created by Cosgrove Hall Films, airing in 13 episodes on ITV starting on 13 November 1985. The show also aired during the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's after school timeslot and is considered one of the Classic ABC shows. GBC TV in Gibraltar aired the series multiple times in the late eighties, notably as a filler during the children's 630pm - 730pm weekday slot.
Episodes (13)
1. Alias the Jester
Aired 13 November 1985 • 10 min
After a technical fault with his ship, Alias and his companion Boswell crash land in Houghton Bottoms in Medieval times.
2. The Ring
Aired 20 November 1985 • 10 min
Meredith finds a magical ring inside a book, and is transported to the island of the evil Najjer.
3. The Amazing Dancing Bear
Aired 27 November 1985 • 10 min
King Arthur tells Alias to get The Amazing Dancing Bear.
4. The Viking Airship
Aired 4 December 1985 • 10 min
Vikings come to Houghton Bottoms.
5. Ready When You Are, King Arthur!
Aired 11 December 1985 • 10 min
A crew of film producers come to Houghton Bottoms to make a film called The Kidnapped Princess - but really they are there to kidnap Princess Amaranth.
6. The Giant's Visit
Aired 18 December 1985 • 10 min
A family of obnoxious giants visit Houghton Bottoms: Mildred, Dennis, and their wretched son, Wayne.
7. The Walking Island
Aired 10 January 1986 • 10 min
The inhabitants of Houghton Bottoms are thrilled by the overnight arrival of a luxury holiday island.
8. Monster of the Lake
Aired 17 January 1986 • 10 min
A monster lurks from the lake of Houghton Bottoms.
9. Magic Metal
Aired 24 January 1986 • 10 min
A con-man persuades Sir Pinkley to buy a magical set of armour.
10. The Lost Ark
Aired 31 January 1986 • 10 min
King Arthur is upset about "the drought, the lack of rain, the absence of precipitation!" and orders Meredith to remedy the situation.
11. Revenge of the Najjer
Aired 6 February 1986 • 10 min
The Black Najjer comes back to Houghton Bottoms for Revenge. He turns Meredith into a slimy creature and then announces to King Arthur and Queen Edith that he is the new court wizard.
12. Fiery Fred
Aired 13 February 1986 • 10 min
An imp steals some of Meredith's magical supplies.
13. Amaranth and the Beast
Aired 20 February 1986 • 10 min
Princess Amaranth is kidnapped by the Beast.