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Magic Grandad

1993 – 2009Show6 seasons21 episodes

Kids
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

Magic Grandad was an educational programme which originally aired on BBC Two under the title 'Switch On, Switch Off' during Schools section of 1993.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for tears, scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 35 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ronald Smedley, Scott Ross, Anne Ross Muir
Written by
Emma Collins, Margaret Simpson, Sharon Miller
Produced by
Ronald Smedley, Lambros Atteshlis, Hazel Graham
Music by
Peter Pontzen

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 12, 1993 · June 18, 2009 · Ended

First aired
January 12, 1993
Last aired
June 18, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 21 episodes
Genres
Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Gilded Cage, The Edwardian Era, Lighter and Softer +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Magic Grandad worth watching?"

Questions about Magic Grandad

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Magic Grandad worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Magic Grandad okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Magic Grandad?

5 h

About 5 hours: 21 episodes in 6 seasons of about 15 minutes each, aired from 1993 to 2009.

Can I half-watch Magic Grandad?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Magic Grandad?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.