About this series
A medieval wizard (though not a very good one) Catweazle is transported to the modern age... A British television series, created and written by Richard Carpenter which was produced and directed by Quentin Lawrence for London Weekend Television under the LWI banner, and screened in the UK on ITV in 1970. A second season in 1971 was directed by David Reid and David Lane. Both series had thirteen episodes each, with Geoffrey Bayldon playing the leading role. The series was broadcast in Ireland, Britain, Gibraltar, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Germany, Australia, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Czechoslovakia, Nicaragua and Quebec. The first episode is available to view in full at the BFI Screenonline site.
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Quick facts
First Aired
1970
Seasons
2
Episodes
26
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.6/10
Votes
20
Genre
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
Status
Ended
Network
ITV1
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
The Sun in a Bottle
Catweazle is casting spells in his secretive cave in ''the great forest'' and his chantings are overheard by the Normans who enter his cave and attempt to capture him for practicin…
S01E02
Castle Saburac
Returning to the house to learn about the ''Electrickery" Catweazle hears the kettle whistling in the kitchen and thinks it's a demon. He hides under the dining room table and dra…
S01E03
The Curse of Rapkyn
Episode 3 of series one sees Hexworth Farm in financial troubles with Mr Bennett played by Aussie actor Charles Tingwell overdrawn at the bank by 800 pounds. Believing there is a …
S01E04
The Witching Hour
Mrs Bonnington a local council member is a frequent visitor to Hexworth Farm much to Carot's dislike. He decides magic is needed to get rid of her and seeks out Catweazle's help. …
S01E05
The Eye of Time
Catweazle gets involved with the TAB and also confronts a fake fortune teller played brilliantly by veteran UK character actress/comedian Hattie Jacques. Unable to reach the bett…
S01E06
The Magic Face
Whilst hunting around the farm for old items Catweazle is accidentally photographed by a couple of Yank photographers/tourists one of whom becomes obsessed with the uniqueness of h…
S01E07
The Telling Bone
Due to yet another spell backfiring, Catweazle finds himself clinging to the local church spire. In an attempt to go ''back'' to his own time he ends up going sideways instead. T…
S01E08
The Power of Adamcos
Catweazle loses his sacred witchknife ''adamcos'' which is accidentally found by mr bennet while walking in the woods.Scared to go back into the woods initially because of ''the no…
S01E09
The Demi Devil
catweazle annoyed at carrot puts a spell on him and at the same time a local colonel who keeps a pet monkey comes to visit the farm.The monkey escapes and finds his way to castle s…
S01E10
The House of the Sorcerer
A really funny episode and fast paced aswell.Catweazle out in the woods sees an ornathologist recording insect sounds etc.Ever curious he follows him bck to his caravan then gets s…
S01E11
The Flying Broomsticks
Broomsticks have been dissapearing from the area with alarming regularity.The local police investigate and sam thinks they are after him for not paying his car registration.But of …
S01E12
The Wisdom of Solomon
Mr. Bennet grows tired of trying to keep the house clean, so he hires a new housekeeper, Mrs. Skinner. She brings her obnoxious son, Arthur, along with her to Hexwood Farm. They bo…
S01E13
The Trickery Lantern
Catweazle starts preparing for his long journey home. He steals a spotlight, and startles Mr. Bennet's sister that he is the ghost of Hexwood Farm.
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Questions about Catweazle
How many seasons does Catweazle have?
Catweazle has 2 seasons and 26 episodes total.
Who created Catweazle?
Catweazle was created by Richard Carpenter and first aired in 1970.
What genre is Catweazle?
Catweazle is a Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy series.
Who stars in Catweazle?
The cast of Catweazle includes Geoffrey Bayldon, Moray Watson, Elspet Gray, Gary Warren.
What is the TMDB rating for Catweazle?
Catweazle has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 20 votes.
