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A Scare at Bedtime

1997·Show
166Episodes in9Seasons
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
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IMDb8.3
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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some situational comedy and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor7

World

Mystery and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A Scare at Bedtime was an Irish television show, produced by Double Z Enterprises and broadcast by RTÉ, featuring the two puppets Podge and Rodge as the hosts of a spooky tales and urban myths comedy show. It ran from 1997 until January 2006.
Irish HumorSpooky TalesUrban MythsPuppet HostsLate-Night ComedySatiricalCult ClassicNostalgic

Crew

Directed by:
Daniel O'Hara
Written by:
Mick O'Hara, Ciaran Morrison
Produced by:
Mick O'Hara, Ciaran Morrison

Sequels and Prequels

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Is A Scare at Bedtime worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 8.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Scare at Bedtime rated?

Disturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: disturbing imagery and strong language.

How many seasons does A Scare at Bedtime have?

9 seasons

It has 9 seasons with 166 episodes of about 10 minutes each and is still in production.

When did A Scare at Bedtime air?

It started in 1997 and is still in production.

What language is A Scare at Bedtime in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland.

What tropes does A Scare at Bedtime use?

Flowery InsultsPhone Call from the DeadExact WordsAbandoned HospitalStrictly FormulaChuck Cunningham SyndromeFaux FurbyPunny NameUrban LegendsEye ScreamMadwoman in the AtticPun-Based Titleand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for A Scare at Bedtime, including Flowery Insults, Phone Call from the Dead, Exact Words.