Series
Super Gran
ComedyFamilyCrime
Adapted from Forrest Wilson's books, the children's programme revolves around a grandmother with super powers and her arch nemesis, The Scunner Campbell.
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Seasons & episodes
- 1Supergran and The Magic Ray20 Jan 1985 · 30mWhile watching her grandson play football, Granny Smith (Gudrun Ure) is hit by a ray created by Inventor Black (Bill Shine), giving her magical powers
- 2Supergran and the Skimmer27 Jan 1985 · 30mInventor 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.
- 3Supergran and the Course of True Love3 Feb 1985 · 30mEccentric 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.
- 4Supergran and the Pearl of Pinnell's End10 Feb 1985 · 30mThe 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.
- 5Supergran and the Super Match17 Feb 1985 · 30mThe 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.
- 6Supergran Grounded24 Feb 1985 · 30mThe 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.
- 7Supergran and the Magic Ian3 Mar 1985 · 30m · ★ 8.5Supergran 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.
- 8Supergran and the TV Villains10 Mar 1985 · 30mWhile 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.
- 9Supergran and the Doppelganger17 Mar 1985 · 30mGlaswegian 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.
- 10Supergran and the Day at the Sea24 Mar 1985 · 30mSupergran 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.
- 11Supergran and the Raid on Race Day31 Mar 1985 · 30mChisleton has got marathon fever. Even the Scunner and his cronies are practicing, but only so they can rob the Chisleton bank on race day.
- 12Supergran and the Raving Beauty Contest7 Apr 1985 · 30mWhen 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.
- 13Supergran and the Missing Hissing14 Apr 1985 · 30mThe 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.
Details
- Created by
- Jenny McDade, Forrest Wilson
- First aired
- 20 Jan 1985
- Last aired
- 31 May 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- ITV1
- Episodes
- 26
- Votes
- 17 on TMDB
Cast
Gudrun UreSupergran
Iain CuthbertsonThe Scunner Campbell
Bill ShineInventor Black
Alan SnellMuscles- BBrian LewisMuscles
