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Series · 1972–1973Ended

Pardon My Genie

6.0·2 seasons·26 episodes·30 min avg.

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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The Apprentice's Sorcerer
The Apprentice's SorcererUp next
Apr 10, 1972

Shop assistant Hal Adden, his dog and an important woman customer undergo transformations and Mr Cobbledick's spirits are dampened.

02
Travel by Sleeper
Travel by Sleeper
Apr 17, 1972

Mr Cobbledick is teaching Hal to drive but the genie decides to take a hand.

03
The Unhappy Breed
The Unhappy Breed
Apr 24, 1972

Burglars have broken into Mr Cobbledick's shop and Hal and the genie ensure that it won't happen again.

04
My Fete is Killing Me
My Fete is Killing Me
May 1, 1972

Hal and the genie help organize a jumble sale.

05
If Opportunity Knocks! I'm Out
If Opportunity Knocks! I'm Out
May 8, 1972

Mr Cobbledick is asked to sing at the social club's annual conference.

06
It's a Small World
It's a Small World
May 15, 1972
07
Sink or Swim
Sink or Swim
May 22, 1972

Mr Cobbledick takes a fishing holiday.

08
Sister, Dear Sister
Sister, Dear Sister
May 29, 1972

Patricia's bossy aunt, Henrietta is visiting and the Genie is selected to keep her entertained.

09
Comic Cuts
Comic Cuts
Jun 5, 1972

Mr Cobbledick faces competition when a cut-price DIY shop opens across the road from his store.

10
Second Coat
Second Coat
Jun 12, 1972

The Genie gets in the way of preparations for a fancy-dress party.

11
Genie with the Long Brown Hair
Genie with the Long Brown Hair
Jun 19, 1972

Mr Cobbledick takes in Hal as a lodger. The Genie is acting as host to another genie - a youngster aged seven hundred called Ringo.

12
Up, Up and Away
Up, Up and Away
Jun 26, 1972

Mr Cobbledick joins a keep-fit class.

13
Fired With Enthusiasm
Fired With Enthusiasm
Jul 3, 1972

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.

Cast

4 credited
Roy Barraclough
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Hugh Paddick
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Arthur White
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Ellis Jones
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