Pardon My Genie

Pardon My Genie

1972
Pardon My Genie
Pardon My Genie

Pardon My Genie

7.7 | en | Comedy

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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Seasons & Episodes

2
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EP13  Series 2, Episode 13
Apr. 23,1973
Series 2, Episode 13

Hal and Patricia go behind the scenes at a TV studio.

EP12  Series 2, Episode 12
Apr. 16,1973
Series 2, Episode 12

Cobbledick wants a new cook for the social club.

EP11  Series 2, Episode 11
Apr. 09,1973
Series 2, Episode 11

The Genie is shut in the dustbin.

EP10  Series 2, Episode 10
Apr. 02,1973
Series 2, Episode 10

Mr Cobbledick and Mr Glossup buy the same hat and the Genie tries to convert Mr Glossup's anger into friendship.

EP9  Series 2, Episode 9
Mar. 26,1973
Series 2, Episode 9

It is Mr Cobbledick's 50th birthday party.

EP8  Series 2, Episode 8
Mar. 19,1973
Series 2, Episode 8

Mr Cobbledick's wife and daughter decide to buy him a new suit for his 50th birthday.

EP7  Series 2, Episode 7
Mar. 12,1973
Series 2, Episode 7

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.

EP6  Giddy Spells
May. 05,1973
Giddy Spells

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EP5  Series 2, Episode 5
Feb. 26,1973
Series 2, Episode 5

Hal asks the Genie to play the part of the fortune-teller at the annual Widdimouth church fête.

EP4  Series 2, Episode 4
Feb. 19,1973
Series 2, Episode 4

Mr Cobbledick appears on television in a commercial for bathroom products and inspires the adoration of several female viewers.

EP3  Series 2, Episode 3
Feb. 12,1973
Series 2, Episode 3

Mr Cobbledick decides to keep chickens.

EP2  Series 2, Episode 2
Feb. 05,1973
Series 2, Episode 2

Mr Cobbledick helps a driver in distress but Hal asks the Genie to assist.

EP1  Series 2, Episode 1
Jan. 29,1973
Series 2, Episode 1

Hal returns from holidayto discover that changes have taken place in the Genie's appearance.

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7.7 | en | Comedy , Sci-Fi | More Info
Released: 1972-04-10 | Released Producted By: , Country: United Kingdom Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:
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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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Reviews

kmoh-1 Fondly remembered children's farce about a young man (Hal Adden, geddit?) finds himself in charge of an incompetent genie who doesn't understand the modern world or modern slang, and who therefore every week landed Hal in absurd trouble, usually with his boss Mr Cobbledick. Roy Barraclough excels as pompous Mr Cobbledick, who perpetually finds himself in inexplicable positions, and so over the course of two series goes ever so slightly mad. Good performances from the rest, and scripts that are more often hit than miss.The two series are different in quality, thanks to the different actors playing the genie. The first series was blessed with Hugh Paddick, who brought his particular line of camp genius to the fray with brilliant results. Presumably unavailable for the second series and a fiendishly hard act to follow, he was replaced by Arthur White, a less subtle farceur who nevertheless wrung plenty of laughs from the genie's indomitable enthusiasm and optimism in the face of all setbacks. White also managed one of the high points of the series, a fantastic impression of Mr Cobbledick in 'Commercial Success', when - for reasons too complicated to go into - the latter has to be made unrecognisable.
grunsel Not seen since the 1970s, for anyone who watched 'Pardon My Genie' it remains a memorable comedy programme . What can be said other than it was totally daft, was very silly and hysterically funny. Aimed at children, but adults enjoyed it as well.The plot is from the traditional genie story which dates back to Aladdin himself. That is, man finds old lamp, rubs it and out pops a genie who grants wishes. In this case its present day England and the man is an assistant in a hardware shop.The cast were just great and even though the genie was changed in series two, it made no difference as each actor made it their own. Of all the countless comedy roles Roy Barraclough has played,for PMG viewers its 'Mr Cobbledick' (the hardware shop owner) he will be remembered for. Joe Dunlop seemed to be continually cast as a daft policeman in the 1970s and he reprises that roll to great effect here. On the strength of 'Hal Adden' Ellis Jones should have gone to greater roles, but perhaps becoming a theatre director and then director of acting at RADA he is ensuring future generations have 'pardon my genies' to entertain them?.Pardon My Genie was obviously inspired by I dream of Jeannie, the better known comedy of the 1960s, but was unique in its own right. What has the passing of time done to the programme? perhaps we will never (or want to) know?