The Trap Door
Series Overview
The Trap Door is a claymation-style animated television series, originally shown in the United Kingdom in 1984. The plot revolves around both the daily lives and the misadventures of a group of monsters living in a castle. Although the emphasis was on humour and the show was marketed as a children's programme but also for family entertainment, the show drew much from the genres of horror and dark fantasy. The show has since become a cult favourite and remains one of the most widely recognised kids' shows of the 1980s. Digital children's channel Pop started rerunning the show in 2010.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
2 Seasons • 40 Episodes
4–5 min per episode
1986 – 1990
Premiered: Mon, Oct 6, 1986
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 15: “The Big Red Thing”
The red thing returns to cause chaos, and Rogg chases it into the swamps, seemingly losing his life in confronting the creature.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Mills, Terry Brain
Charlie Mills, Steve Box, Terry Brain
Bob Heatlie
John-Michael Howson
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Mills
Writer
Steve Box
Writer
Terry Brain
Writer
John-Michael Howson
Producer
Charlie Mills
Director
Terry Brain
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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U: Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trap Door
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What is The Trap Door about?
The Trap Door is a claymation-style animated television series, originally shown in the United Kingdom in 1984. The plot revolves around both the daily lives and the misadventures of a group of monsters living in a castle. Although the emphasis was on humour and the show was marketed as a children's programme but also for family entertainment, the show drew much from the genres of horror and dark fantasy. The show has since become a cult favourite and remains one of the most widely recognised kids' shows of the 1980s. Digital children's channel Pop started rerunning the show in 2010.
How many seasons does The Trap Door have?
The Trap Door comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Trap Door?
Key cast members in The Trap Door include William Rushton, Nick Shipley, Terry Brain.
Who created or directed The Trap Door?
The Trap Door was developed and directed by Charlie Mills, Terry Brain.