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Catweazle•Season 2•Episode 1

The Magic Riddle

7.9/10 · 54 votesJan 10, 197125 min

Ranked #1 of 13 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

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Catweazle is back. Inevitably the return of the 11th century wizard for a new series of 20th century adventures spells trouble. Especially for Cedric, the 12 year old son of Lord and Lady Collingford who finds the magician hiding in his bedroom.

Directed byDavid Reid

Written byRichard Carpenter

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The Magic Riddle

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The Sign of the Crab

The Black Wheels

The Wogle Stone

The Enchanted King

The Familiar Spirit

The Ghost Hunters

The Walking Trees

The Battle of the Giants

E12 7.7

The Magic Circle

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The Thirteenth Sign

Cast4

Geoffrey Bayldon

Catweazle

Moray Watson

Lord Collingford

Elspet Gray

Lady Collingford

Gary Warren

Cedric Collingford

Crew4

Richard Carpenter

Writer

Arthur Lavis

Director of Photography

David Reid

Director

Chris Webb

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"The Magic Riddle" is episode 1 of Catweazle season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 54 votes, ranking #1 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by David Reid and written by Richard Carpenter, it aired on January 10, 1971.

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