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The Treacle People

TV series

The Treacle People

8.7/ 10· 3199610 min2 seasons · 27 episodes
AnimationComedyFamily

The Treacle People was a children's television programme shown on CITV in the United Kingdom, from 3 May 1996 to 25 July 1997. It only had two series, each with 13 episodes. In a similar vein to other shows by the same writer, the humour worked on two levels for younger and older viewers. It was produced by The London Studios for London Weekend Television and Fire Mountain Productions in association with Link Entertainment. In 2023, the series was remastered, with full episodes posted on the show's official YouTube Channel.

Created by
Mike Furness

Seasons and episodes

2 seasons · 27 episodes

Returning
2

Series 2

13 episodesMay 2, 1997
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Business is booming in Sabden, but with boggart flu on the horizon and criminals on the loose, can the villagers make it through another year in the treacle trade?

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    S2 E1

    One Flu Over the Boggart's Nest

    May 2, 199710 min

    When all the Boggarts in Sabden are sick, Brendan's Scottish cousin, "Digger" comes over and brings his special recipe cure, porridge.

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    S2 E2

    Digger Digs In

    May 9, 199710 min

    Now, Digger has taken up residence in Sabden, he must find a job. Silas is reluctant to employ him at first but Digger mentions he is not interested in any wages and just wants a roof over his head and plenty of unpaid work, much to Silas'

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    S2 E3

    Stuck Up Job

    May 16, 199710 min

    Rosie, Wizzle and Tapper help to fix the "Bubble and Boggart" whilst Lil takes refuge from Nellie Newchurch, but it isn't long until they're at each other's throats once again.

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    S2 E4

    Loose Change

    May 23, 199710 min

    The Professor's changing formula liquid accidentally gets mixed in with a batch of Silas' black pudding ginger beer and soon nearly everybody except Rosie, Bert, The Prof and Brendan has changed their natural personalities. Can the Prof fin

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    S2 E5

    Scares and Stripes

    May 30, 199710 min

    PC Nicko Pendle needs to have made 100 arrests by the end of the day to be promoted to sergeant. He soon finds excuses to arrest everybody in Sabden, and when there is no one else left, he even arrests himself! Unfortunately, there are some

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    S2 E6

    Smug Smugglers

    Jun 6, 199710 min

    Barrow and Furness, the robbers on the loose, wire into Silas' telephone connection and trick Lil into thinking Furness is Silas and asks for a barrow full of treacle butties to be left by the mine. When the real Silas finds out, he realize

Starring

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Treacle People?
It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video. Availability is refreshed weekly.
How many seasons of The Treacle People are there?
The Treacle People has 2 seasons and 27 episodes. Status: Returning.
When is the next season of The Treacle People?
No air date has been announced for the next episode of The Treacle People. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on July 25, 1997.
Who stars in The Treacle People?
The Treacle People stars Glynn Mills, Alec Bregonzi, Brian Trueman, Jim Norton, Jim McManus.

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