Catweazle (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 1970, Catweazle is a sci-fi & fantasy and comedy series.
What it’s about. A medieval wizard (though not a very good one) Catweazle is transported to the modern age... A British television series, created and written by Richard Carpenter which was produced and directed by Quentin Lawrence for London Weekend Television under the LWI banner, and screened in the UK on ITV in 1970. A second season in 1971 was directed by David Reid and David Lane. Both series had thirteen episodes each, with Geoffrey Bayldon playing the leading role. The series was broadcast in Ireland, Britain, Gibraltar, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Germany, Australia, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Czechoslovakia, Nicaragua and Quebec. The first episode is available to view in full at the BFI Screenonline site.
Who’s in it. Catweazle stars Geoffrey Bayldon as Catweazle, Charles Tingwell as Mr. Bennet, Moray Watson as Lord Collingford and Neil McCarthy as Sam Woodyard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Catweazle has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Catweazle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Catweazle tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Catweazle (1970)?
- In GB, Catweazle is available to stream on ITVX Premium. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Catweazle worth watching?
- Catweazle holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Catweazle?
- Catweazle stars Geoffrey Bayldon, Charles Tingwell, Moray Watson, Neil McCarthy and Robin Davies.
- When was Catweazle released?
- Catweazle was released in 1970.