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The Ink Thief

Series Overview

The titular Ink Thief steals the power of children's imaginations by removing ink from books and drawings, dragging young siblings Sam and Jim into his fantastical world of Bumps and Oobs.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
CITV
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 7 Episodes

25 min per episode

Air Date Window

1994 – 1994

Premiered: Wed, Jul 20, 1994

Created By
Steve Hanson

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Aug 31, 1994

Season 1, Episode 7: “Can This Really Be the End?”

Things go south for The Ink Thief when the Four Bumps of the Apoplypse infiltrate his domain.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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I'm Only Human - The Ink Thief

Type: Clip • Published 2022-08-23

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Steve Hanson

Screenplay & Story

Steve Hanson

Original Score & Music

Adrian Lee

Director of Photography

Derek V. Browne

Film Editing

Don Love, Will Parsons

Producers

Peter Moth, Leslie Oakden, Ruth Beni

Department Leadership Roster

Leslie Oakden

Producer

Ruth Beni

Producer

Murti Schofield

Production Design

Derek V. Browne

Director of Photography

Adrian Lee

Adrian Lee

Original Music Composer

Don Love

Editor

Will Parsons

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: U

U: Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Ink Thief.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ink Thief

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What is The Ink Thief about?

The titular Ink Thief steals the power of children's imaginations by removing ink from books and drawings, dragging young siblings Sam and Jim into his fantastical world of Bumps and Oobs.

How many seasons does The Ink Thief have?

The Ink Thief comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Ink Thief?

Key cast members in The Ink Thief include Richard O'Brien, Joyce Springer, Richard Ridings, Toyah Willcox, Felicity Todd.

Who created or directed The Ink Thief?

The Ink Thief was developed and directed by Steve Hanson.