TV series

Super Gran

Name: Super Gran
Released: 1985
Cast: Gudrun Ure, Iain Cuthbertson, Bill Shine, Alan Snell, Brian Lewis

1985–1987· 2 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 6.4Ended

On ITV1 — From Tyne Tees Television

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Synopsis

Adapted from Forrest Wilson's books, the children's programme revolves around a grandmother with super powers and her arch nemesis, The Scunner Campbell.

Themes

based on children's book super power elderly

Episodes

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E1 Supergran and The Magic RayNext upJan 20, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
While watching her grandson play football, Granny Smith (Gudrun Ure) is hit by a ray created by Inventor Black (Bill Shine), giving her magical powers
Guest stars: Gwen Doran (Petunia Preston), Holly English (Edison), Iam Towell (Willard), Lee Marshall (Tub), Brian Hogg (Referee), Bill Mitchell (Reporter (voice))
E2 Supergran and the SkimmerJan 27, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
Inventor Black is warmly invited to exhibit his latest invention, the Skimmer, at the prestigious Modern Times exhibition in Chisleton, so, Supergran takes it for a test run. Once The Scunner Campbell gets wind of the new all purpose vehicle, he steals it and presents it to his former cell-mate Roly Roofless. Together they plan to use it as the ultimate getaway vehicle in a silver bouillon caper.
Guest stars: Holly English (Edison), Iam Towell (Willard), Lee Marshall (Tub), Bill Mitchell (Reporter (voice)), Michael Elphick (Roly Roofless), Derek Deadman (Clint), Les Wilde (Postman Pugh), Terry Joyce (P.C. Rupert Leekie)
E3 Supergran and the Course of True LoveFeb 3, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
Eccentric Scotish millionaire Angus McSporran comes to Chisleton to ask Supergran for his hand in marriage. Simultaniously, the Scunner Campbell is also the Black Pudding Heiress Lady Valerie Glutt. Supergran doesn't like the thought of either of these romantic pairings.
Guest stars: Holly English (Edison), Iam Towell (Willard), Lee Marshall (Tub), Bill Mitchell (Reporter (voice)), Billy Connolly (Angus McSporran), Patsy Rowlands (Lady Valerie Glutt), Peggy Ann Clifford (Baroness Glutt), Clive Conway (B.R. Official)
E4 Supergran and the Pearl of Pinnell's EndFeb 10, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
The Scunner plans to grab the fabled Pearl of Pinnels End right from under the chin of Mrs. Digby Day by using Inventor Black's latest, greatest invention: the Invisible Shield.
Guest stars: Gwen Doran (Petunia Preston), Holly English (Edison), Iam Towell (Willard), Lee Marshall (Tub), Bill Mitchell (Reporter (voice)), Shirley Winters (Mrs Digby Day), Christina D'Ambrosie (Teacher), Terry Joyce (P.C. Rupert Leekie)
E5 Supergran and the Super MatchFeb 17, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
The Chisleton Athletics are facing off against the unbeatable Mighty Rovers and even with the encouragement of Supergran, it seems like the hometown boys stand no chance at all. The Scunner Campbell is also betting on the Chisleton team, because he owes Vincent Eleven pounds by Saturday.
Guest stars: Holly English (Edison), Iam Towell (Willard), Lee Marshall (Tub), Terry Joyce (P.C. Rupert Leekie), George Best (Himself), Roy Kinnear (Cyril Small), Michael McStay (Vincent Eleven), Jon Iles (Gary Bootle)
E6 Supergran GroundedFeb 24, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
The honorable Bertrand Battenburg visits Chisleton and Mad Mick of Merseyside is out to replace him with a mechanical double (and kidnap the original copy). Unfortunately, Supergran, who is supposed to protect the Battenburg boy, gets hits on the head with a log thrown by Geoff Capes and loses her superpowers. Meanwhile, the Scunner plans to get his hands on the honorable Bertie himself in order to rise up from the bottom position on the Top 50 criminals league.
Guest stars: Holly English (Edison), Iam Towell (Willard), Lee Marshall (Tub), Bill Mitchell (Reporter (voice)), Geoff Capes (Himself), Nick Stringer (Mad Mick), Andrew Forbes (Hon. Bertrand Battenberg / Robot), Terry Joyce (PC Rupert Leekie)
E7 Supergran and the Magic IanMar 3, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
Supergran comes to the aid of The Great Renaldo (birth name: Ronald MacDonald) and his mother Clinging Ivey. Once a great magician, Renaldo lost his confidence after being tricked out of his act (and applause) by Fabulous O'Finnigan. Supergran proposes to use Inventor Black's new Manual Hypnotizer machine on Renaldo. Meanwhile, wanting to thwart the Tartan Tornado at every turn, The Scunner invites Fabulous O'Finnigan to Renaldo's comeback show.
Guest stars: Holly English (Edison), Iam Towell (Willard), Lee Marshall (Tub), Bill Mitchell (Reporter (voice)), Irene Handl (Clinging Ivey), Tim Wylton (The Great Ronaldo), Derry Power (The Fabulous O'Finnegan)
E8 Supergran and the TV VillainsMar 10, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
While Supergran is taking driving lessons, the rest of Chisleton is excited about the arrival of film company Convix Pix. Little do they know that mega producer Vince van Perfect is merely the Scunner Campbell in disguise and planning to rob the Big Ben Clockshop.
Guest stars: Holly English (Edison), Iam Towell (Willard), Lee Marshall (Tub), Bill Mitchell (Reporter (voice)), Terry Joyce (PC Rupert Leekie), Burt Kwouk (Himself), Mo Morland (Tanya the Traffic Warden), Robert Austin (Inspector Muggins)
E9 Supergran and the DoppelgangerMar 17, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
Glaswegian master of disguise Greta Garboils teams with the Scunner and dresses up like Supergran (with the Muscles posing as Willie & Edison) to commit crimes. Soon the real Supergran is arrested and put on bread and water in the Chisleton police station.
Guest stars: Holly English (Edison), Iam Towell (Willard), Lee Marshall (Tub), Bill Mitchell (Reporter (voice)), Terry Joyce (P.C. Rupert Leekie), Robert Austin (Inspector Muggins), Marlene Sidaway (Miss Pinchpenny), Bobby Pattinson (Arnold Carter)
E10 Supergran and the Day at the SeaMar 24, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
Supergran and Willie are enjoying a day out in Paddleton upon Sea. However the Scunner and his accomplices are also there, trying to get their hands on the widow Groggelbank's dog.
Guest stars: Holly English (Edison), Iam Towell (Willard), Lee Marshall (Tub), Bill Mitchell (Reporter (voice)), David Battley (Police Sergeant), Peter Sowerbutts (PC Norman)
E11 Supergran and the Raid on Race DayMar 31, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
Chisleton has got marathon fever. Even the Scunner and his cronies are practicing, but only so they can rob the Chisleton bank on race day.
Guest stars: Holly English (Edison), Iam Towell (Willard), Lee Marshall (Tub), Bill Mitchell (Reporter (voice)), Terry Joyce (P.C. Rupert Leekie), Pat Coombs (Miss Wotherspoon), John Conteh (Himself)
E12 Supergran and the Raving Beauty ContestApr 7, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
When Supergran organizes a Chisleton Beauty Contest, the Scunner is tasked by the head of the Gangster Guild to make sure her daughter Wanda ends up the winner.
Guest stars: Iam Towell (Willard), Lee Marshall (Tub), Bill Mitchell (Reporter (voice)), Lulu (Isla St. Porridge), Mary Healey (Wanda), Damaris Hayman (Lady Chisleton), Johnny Shannon (Derek Morbid), Ben Holst (Ben)
E13 Supergran and the Missing HissingApr 14, 1985 · 30 min
Synopsis
The Scunner Campbell is chasing a winning lottery ticket lost by a gust of wind. Mrs. Petunia Preston is missing Cyril the Snake (actually an old vacuum cleaner hose) and now can't perform at the Orphan's Tea Party.
Guest stars: Holly English (Edison), Iam Towell (Willard), Lee Marshall (Tub), Bill Mitchell (Reporter (voice)), Terry Joyce (P.C. Rupert Leekie), Ben Holst (Ben), Spike Milligan (Zoo Keeper), Roy Evans (Roland Rattray)