About this season
Pardon My Genie was a children's comedy series produced by British ITV contractor Thames Television, and written by Bob Block who later created Rentaghost. The premise was that a magic genie appeared in present-day Britain, summoned by a young apprentice named Hal Adden, a pun that goes some way towards characterising the series. Various comical misunderstandings arise, primarily aimed at youngsters. Arthur White replaced Paddick for the second run of thirteen episodes. Throughout both series, Hal was played by Ellis Jones, with Roy Barraclough as his long-suffering boss, Mr Cobbledick. The first series of 13 episodes was released on DVD on 22 September 2009. The second series of 13 episodes was released on 1 July 2013.
Episodes (13)
1. Series 2, Episode 1
Aired 29 January 1973 • 30 min
Hal returns from holidayto discover that changes have taken place in the Genie's appearance.
2. Series 2, Episode 2
Aired 5 February 1973 • 30 min
Mr Cobbledick helps a driver in distress but Hal asks the Genie to assist.
3. Series 2, Episode 3
Aired 12 February 1973 • 30 min
Mr Cobbledick decides to keep chickens.
4. Series 2, Episode 4
Aired 19 February 1973 • 30 min
Mr Cobbledick appears on television in a commercial for bathroom products and inspires the adoration of several female viewers.
5. Series 2, Episode 5
Aired 26 February 1973 • 30 min
Hal asks the Genie to play the part of the fortune-teller at the annual Widdimouth church fête.
6. Giddy Spells
Aired 5 May 1973 • 30 min
7. Series 2, Episode 7
Aired 12 March 1973 • 30 min
The Genie produces a talisman for turning anyone who touches it into a forceful and aggressive character - it is found by an old lady and the vicar.
8. Series 2, Episode 8
Aired 19 March 1973 • 30 min
Mr Cobbledick's wife and daughter decide to buy him a new suit for his 50th birthday.
9. Series 2, Episode 9
Aired 26 March 1973 • 30 min
It is Mr Cobbledick's 50th birthday party.
10. Series 2, Episode 10
Aired 2 April 1973 • 30 min
Mr Cobbledick and Mr Glossup buy the same hat and the Genie tries to convert Mr Glossup's anger into friendship.
11. Series 2, Episode 11
Aired 9 April 1973 • 30 min
The Genie is shut in the dustbin.
12. Series 2, Episode 12
Aired 16 April 1973 • 30 min
Cobbledick wants a new cook for the social club.
13. Series 2, Episode 13
Aired 23 April 1973 • 30 min
Hal and Patricia go behind the scenes at a TV studio.