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Catweazle (1970)

7.5 2 seasons 26 episodes Ended
Sci-Fi & FantasyComedy

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.

Watch S1 E1 Latest: S2 E13

Seasons & episodes

E1
The Sun in a BottleFeb 15, 1970 · 25m

Catweazle is casting spells in his secretive cave in ''the great forest'' and his chantings are overheard by the Normans who enter his cave…

E2
Castle SaburacFeb 22, 1970 · 25m

Returning to the house to learn about the ''Electrickery" Catweazle hears the kettle whistling in the kitchen and thinks it's a demon. He h…

E3
The Curse of RapkynMar 1, 1970 · 25m

Episode 3 of series one sees Hexworth Farm in financial troubles with Mr Bennett played by Aussie actor Charles Tingwell overdrawn at the b…

E4
The Witching HourMar 8, 1970 · 25m

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…

E5
The Eye of TimeMar 15, 1970 · 25m

Catweazle gets involved with the TAB and also confronts a fake fortune teller played brilliantly by veteran UK character actress/comedian H…

E6
The Magic FaceMar 22, 1970 · 25m

Whilst hunting around the farm for old items Catweazle is accidentally photographed by a couple of Yank photographers/tourists one of whom…

E7
The Telling BoneMar 29, 1970 · 25m

Due to yet another spell backfiring, Catweazle finds himself clinging to the local church spire. In an attempt to go ''back'' to his own ti…

E8
The Power of AdamcosApr 5, 1970 · 25m

Catweazle loses his sacred witchknife ''adamcos'' which is accidentally found by mr bennet while walking in the woods.Scared to go back int…

E9
The Demi DevilApr 12, 1970 · 25m

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 mon…

E10
The House of the SorcererApr 19, 1970 · 25m

A really funny episode and fast paced aswell.Catweazle out in the woods sees an ornathologist recording insect sounds etc.Ever curious he f…

E11
The Flying BroomsticksApr 26, 1970 · 25m

Broomsticks have been dissapearing from the area with alarming regularity.The local police investigate and sam thinks they are after him fo…

E12
The Wisdom of SolomonMay 3, 1970 · 25m

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…

E13
The Trickery LanternMay 10, 1970 · 25m

Catweazle starts preparing for his long journey home. He steals a spotlight, and startles Mr. Bennet's sister that he is the ghost of Hexwo…

Cast

Geoffrey BayldonCatweazle
Moray WatsonLord Collingford
Elspet GrayLady Collingford
Gary WarrenCedric Collingford

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