The Return of the Antelope
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Play S1 E1The Return of the Antelope was a UK TV series aired on ITV between 1986 and 1988. It was a children's fantasy series about two English children, circa 1899, who befriend a group of shipwrecked Lilliputians.
Cast: Stephanie Cole, Derek Farr, Gail Harrison
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13 episodes
- 1. CastawaysThe start of a new six-part serial from Granada, a sort of Gulliver’s Travels in reverse, with three tiny Lilliputians shipwrecked on an English beach in 1899. In 1899 a ship, The Antelope, with a crew of Lilliputians is shipwrecked off the northeast coast of Britain, the survivors are befriended by two schoolchildren.6CC30minJan 19, 1986
- 2. Lost and FoundThe Lilliputians (captured in a picnic hamper, and kept in the children's bedroom) brave the stairs and the boarding-house cat.6CC30minSep 26, 1986
- 3. Studio PortraitsThe tiny Lilliputians are installed in the doll's house in the children’s nursery in part three of this serial. Harwell Mincing suspects the existence of the Lilliputians, so he sets a trap to try to catch them.6CC30minJan 22, 1986
- 4. Piano LessonsPhilippa and Gerald persuade the little people to do their piano practice for them. When the Lilliputians take over the children's piano practice and pink blancmange begins to mysteriously disappear, Milly the maid is convinced she is working in a haunted house.6CC30minJan 26, 1986
- 5. Everything in the GardenAngelic and devilish work is afoot at the Garstanton household when grandfather photographs a client, and a new gardener starts work. The Lilliputians continue to be chased by villain Harwell Mincing, who is disguised as a gardener.6CC30minFeb 2, 1986
- 6. Where the Heart isGerald and Philippa are ready to help the homesick Lilliputians sail home. But can they find a suitable vessel for the dangerous voyage?6CC30minFeb 9, 1986
- 7. Brelca Goes BallooningThis episode concerns Lilliputian Brelca and a balloon trip in the skies.6CC30minOct 26, 1986
- 8. Philippa's Brave DeedBrelca goes down with food-poisoning when a heatwave turns the food bad in the Garstanton kitchen.6CC30minNov 2, 1986
- 9. The Temple of DoomWicked Harwell Mincing disguises himself as a Chinese conjuror, in his latest attempt to kidnap the tiny trio.6CC30minOct 16, 1986
- 10. The Lost ParkImprisoned in a miniature Chinese temple, the Lilliputians are abandoned in a municipal park.6CC30minNov 16, 1986
- 11. The Bottle Of AmontilladoHarwell Mincing has a new ruse—He opens a wine shop.6CC30minNov 23, 1986
- 12. Mrs. Mallarby's DayThe children recount Gulliver's story of a war over which end to open an egg. Blind beggar brings danger to the Lilliputians.6CC30minNov 30, 1986
- 13. Moving OnWill the Lilliputians escape to join the children in a new home? Last episode in the second series.6CC30minDec 7, 1986
The Return of the Antelope
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The Return of the Antelope was a UK TV series aired on ITV between 1986 and 1988. It was a children's fantasy series about two English children, circa 1899, who befriend a group of shipwrecked Lilliputians.
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