Behind the scenes

A Scare at Bedtime

1997 – nowShow9 seasons166 episodes

77
GreatGoodWatch score
77
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

Shows with

A Scare at Bedtime episodes

9 seasons · 166 episodes

  1. S8 E2 Mortal Embarrassment, 9.3
  1. S9 E15 Something About Mary, 8.3

Cast

Crew

Directors
Daniel O'Hara

Everyone

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

Facts

November 24, 1997 · January 6, 2006 · Still running

First aired
November 24, 1997
Latest episode
January 6, 2006
Status
Still running
Length
9 seasons · 166 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland

Tropes

Flowery Insults, Phone Call from the Dead, Exact Words +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is A Scare at Bedtime worth watching?"

Questions about A Scare at Bedtime

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Scare at Bedtime worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8.3).

How long does it take to watch A Scare at Bedtime?

28 h

About 28 hours: 166 episodes in 9 seasons of about 10 minutes each since 1997, and it's still in production.

Will A Scare at Bedtime make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Will A Scare at Bedtime scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

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 tropes for it, including Flowery Insults, Phone Call from the Dead, and Exact Words.