Pardon My Genie
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
2 Seasons • 26 Episodes
30 min per episode
1972 – 1973
Premiered: Mon, Apr 10, 1972
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 6: “Giddy Spells”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pardon My Genie.
More Series Like Pardon My Genie
Shows sharing similar genres, audiences, and storylines.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pardon My Genie
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is Pardon My Genie about?
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.
How many seasons does Pardon My Genie have?
Pardon My Genie comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Pardon My Genie?
Key cast members in Pardon My Genie include Roy Barraclough, Hugh Paddick, Arthur White, Ellis Jones.
Who created or directed Pardon My Genie?
Pardon My Genie was developed and directed by Not specified.