Pardon My Genie

Name: Pardon My Genie
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
Released: 1972
Rating: 6

1972 6

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.

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Play The Apprentice's Sorcerer

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The Apprentice's Sorcerer
1972-04-10
Shop assistant Hal Adden, his dog and an important woman customer undergo transformations and Mr Cobbledick's spirits are dampened.
Play Series 1, Episode 2

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Series 1, Episode 2
1972-04-17
Mr Cobbledick is teaching Hal to drive but the genie decides to take a hand.
Play Series 1, Episode 3

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Series 1, Episode 3
1972-04-24
Burglars have broken into Mr Cobbledick's shop and Hal and the genie ensure that it won't happen again.
Play Series 1, Episode 4

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Series 1, Episode 4
1972-05-01
Hal and the genie help organize a jumble sale.
Play Series 1, Episode 5

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Series 1, Episode 5
1972-05-08
Mr Cobbledick is asked to sing at the social club's annual conference.
Play Series 1, Episode 6

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Series 1, Episode 6
1972-05-15
Play Series 1, Episode 7

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Series 1, Episode 7
1972-05-22
Mr Cobbledick takes a fishing holiday.
Play Series 1, Episode 8

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Series 1, Episode 8
1972-05-29
Patricia's bossy aunt, Henrietta is visiting and the Genie is selected to keep her entertained.
Play Series 1, Episode 9

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Series 1, Episode 9
1972-06-05
Mr Cobbledick faces competition when a cut-price DIY shop opens across the road from his store.
Play Series 1, Episode 10

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Series 1, Episode 10
1972-06-12
The Genie gets in the way of preparations for a fancy-dress party.
Play Series 1, Episode 11

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Series 1, Episode 11
1972-06-19
Mr Cobbledick takes in Hal as a lodger. The Genie is acting as host to another genie - a youngster aged seven hundred called Ringo.
Play Series 1, Episode 12

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Series 1, Episode 12
1972-06-26
Mr Cobbledick joins a keep-fit class.
Play Series 1, Episode 13

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Series 1, Episode 13
1972-07-03
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.