Catweazle
Nothing works!
Created by Richard Carpenter
On ITV1
A whimsical, warmly comedic fish-out-of-water fantasy where a bumbling medieval wizard discovers the modern world with bemused wonder and gentle chaos.
A medieval wizard (though not a very good one) Catweazle is transported to the modern age... A British television series, created and written by Richard Carpenter which was produced and directed by Quentin Lawrence for London Weekend Television under the LWI banner, and screened in the UK on ITV in 1970. A second season in 1971 was directed by David Reid and David Lane. Both series had thirteen episodes each, with Geoffrey Bayldon playing the leading role. The series was broadcast in Ireland, Britain, Gibraltar, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Germany, Australia, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Czechoslovakia, Nicaragua and Quebec. The first episode is available to view in full at the BFI Screenonline site.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Catweazle
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Catweazle
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Catweazle, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Catweazle, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Catweazle, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
