Ace of Wands (1970)
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Ace of Wands is a fantasy-based British children's television show broadcast on ITV between 1970 and 1972, created by Trevor Preston and Pamela Lonsdale and produced by Thames Television. The title, taken from the name of a Tarot card describes the principal character, called "Tarot" who combined stage magic with supernatural powers. Tarot has a pet Owl named Ozymandias, played by Fred Owl. The series ran for two seasons of thirteen episodes and a third season of twenty, with fourteen story arcs, in a similar manner to early Doctor Who. Many, if not all, of the first 26 episodes are believed to have been wiped, although the final season is intact.
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Michael MacKenzieTarot
Tony SelbySam Maxstead
Judy LoeLulli Palmer
Petra MarkhamMikki Diamond
Roy HolderChas DiamondDonald Layne-SmithMr. SweetFred OwlOzymandias
Tony CaunterSix
David ProwseKalFrederick PeisleyProf. EkdorfCarla ChallonerReporter
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What is Ace of Wands about?
Ace of Wands is a fantasy-based British children's television show broadcast on ITV between 1970 and 1972, created by Trevor Preston and Pamela Lonsdale and produced by Thames Television. The title, taken from the name of a Tarot card describes the principal character, called "Tarot" who combined stage magic with supernatural powers. Tarot has a pet Owl named Ozymandias, played by Fred Owl. The series ran for two seasons of thirteen episodes and a third season of twenty, with fourteen story arcs, in a similar manner to early Doctor Who. Many, if not all, of the first 26 episodes are believed to have been wiped, although the final season is intact.
How long is Ace of Wands?
Ace of Wands has a runtime of 30 minutes.