February 15, 1970 - April 4, 1971
Catweazle is a British children's fantasy television series, starring Geoffrey Bayldon in the title role, and created by Richard Carpenter for London Weekend Television. The first series, produced and directed in 1969 by Quentin Lawrence, was screened in the UK on ITV in 1970. The second series, produced and directed in 1970 by David Reid and David Lane, was shown in 1971. Each series had thirteen episodes, most but not all written by Carpenter, who also published two books based on the scripts.
Storyline
Catweazle is a magician from the time of the Normans who is cast into the future by magic. With the help of two boys he uses magic in an attempt to return to his own time.
Sound Effects Used
- H-B SPUTTER, CARTOON - SPEED BUGGY SPUTTERING (Heard once in the intro.) (needs clarification)
- Hollywoodedge, Single Frog Croak Cl CRT013001
- Sound Ideas, BIRDS AND WATERFOWL - ROBIN'S SONG