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Pardon My Genie

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

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The Apprentice's Sorcerer

Shop assistant Hal Adden, his dog and an important woman customer undergo transformations and Mr Cobbledick's spirits are dampened.

30 min
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Series 1, Episode 2

Mr Cobbledick is teaching Hal to drive but the genie decides to take a hand.

30 min
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Series 1, Episode 3

Burglars have broken into Mr Cobbledick's shop and Hal and the genie ensure that it won't happen again.

30 min
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Series 1, Episode 4

Hal and the genie help organize a jumble sale.

30 min
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Series 1, Episode 5

Mr Cobbledick is asked to sing at the social club's annual conference.

30 min
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Series 1, Episode 6

30 min
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Series 1, Episode 7

Mr Cobbledick takes a fishing holiday.

30 min
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Series 1, Episode 8

Patricia's bossy aunt, Henrietta is visiting and the Genie is selected to keep her entertained.

30 min
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Series 1, Episode 9

Mr Cobbledick faces competition when a cut-price DIY shop opens across the road from his store.

30 min
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Series 1, Episode 10

The Genie gets in the way of preparations for a fancy-dress party.

30 min
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Series 1, Episode 11

Mr Cobbledick takes in Hal as a lodger. The Genie is acting as host to another genie - a youngster aged seven hundred called Ringo.

30 min
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Series 1, Episode 12

Mr Cobbledick joins a keep-fit class.

30 min
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Series 1, Episode 13

Hal decides the Genie has to go but the Genie finds himself a job at Mr Cobbledick's favourite restaurant. Last programme of the series.

30 min

Videos

Pardon My Genie - 1x01 - The Apprentice's Sorcerer (10 April 1972)

Cast and Crew

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Roy Barraclough

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Hugh Paddick

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Arthur White

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Ellis Jones

Pardon My Genie

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.

Orignal Language

en

Seasons

2

Genre

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy

Status

Ended

Release Data

1972-04-10

Production Companies

Streaming Network

ITV1

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