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.
Hal returns from holidayto discover that changes have taken place in the Genie's appearance.
Mr Cobbledick helps a driver in distress but Hal asks the Genie to assist.
Mr Cobbledick decides to keep chickens.
Mr Cobbledick appears on television in a commercial for bathroom products and inspires the adoration of several female viewers.
Hal asks the Genie to play the part of the fortune-teller at the annual Widdimouth church fête.
The Genie produces a talisman for turning anyone who touches it into a forceful and aggressive character - it is found by an old lady and the vicar.
Mr Cobbledick's wife and daughter decide to buy him a new suit for his 50th birthday.
It is Mr Cobbledick's 50th birthday party.
Mr Cobbledick and Mr Glossup buy the same hat and the Genie tries to convert Mr Glossup's anger into friendship.
The Genie is shut in the dustbin.
Cobbledick wants a new cook for the social club.
Hal and Patricia go behind the scenes at a TV studio.
Shop assistant Hal Adden, his dog and an important woman customer undergo transformations and Mr Cobbledick's spirits are dampened.
Mr Cobbledick is teaching Hal to drive but the genie decides to take a hand.
Burglars have broken into Mr Cobbledick's shop and Hal and the genie ensure that it won't happen again.
Hal and the genie help organize a jumble sale.
Mr Cobbledick is asked to sing at the social club's annual conference.
Mr Cobbledick takes a fishing holiday.
Patricia's bossy aunt, Henrietta is visiting and the Genie is selected to keep her entertained.
Mr Cobbledick faces competition when a cut-price DIY shop opens across the road from his store.
The Genie gets in the way of preparations for a fancy-dress party.
Mr Cobbledick takes in Hal as a lodger. The Genie is acting as host to another genie - a youngster aged seven hundred called Ringo.
Mr Cobbledick joins a keep-fit class.
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.
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| Language | English |
| Release | 1972-04-10 |
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