Shadows is a British Supernatural television anthology series produced by Thames Television for ITV between 1975 and 1978. Extending over three seasons, it featured ghost and horror dramas for children. Guest actors included John Nettleton, Gareth Thomas, Jenny Agutter, Pauline Quirke, Brian Glover, June Brown, Rachel Herbert, Jacqueline Pearce and Gwyneth Strong. The series was also notable for reviving the character of Mr. Stabs. Notable writers for the series included J. B. Priestley, Fay Weldon and PJ Hammond.
Seasons and episodes
3 seasons · 20 episodes
3
- 1S3 E1
Eleven O'Clock
Sep 20, 197830 min
A British family visits a cottage in rural France, which is near a famous World War I battlefield. They encounter a supernatural love story involving a German soldier killed in the war.
- 2S3 E2
The Rose Of Puddle Fratrum
Sep 27, 197830 min
A TV producer travels to a small village in search of a reclusive ex-ballerina to convince her to take part in a documentary. He finds that her most famous dance can't be performed because of a curse.
- 3S3 E3
And Now For My Next Trick
Oct 4, 197830 min
An unsuccessful magician seeks to improve his act with the aid of three magical eggs. He doesn't realize that there's a price to pay for using the eggs.
- 4S3 E4
The Boy Merlin
Oct 11, 197830 min
A Celtic witch teaches her foster grandson magic. The magic is useful when the boy is kidnapped by an evil Saxon lord.
- 5S3 E5
The Man Who Hated Children
Oct 18, 197830 min
Old Man Higgs fights a war of dirty tricks with two boys in his neighborhood. Things take a dark turn when Higgs tries to frame the boys for vandalism.
- 6S3 E6
The Silver Apple
Oct 25, 197830 min
A prince fights an evil wizard for the hand of his daughter, while competing with his twin brother for their country's throne.
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Shadows?
- Shadows is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Shadows are there?
- Shadows has 3 seasons and 20 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Shadows?
- Shadows has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 1, 1978.
- Who stars in Shadows?
- Shadows stars Gwyneth Strong, Neville Barber, Paul Angelis, Margaret John, Donald Houston.
