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Tricky Business
Overview
Tricky Business was a British children's sitcom which ran for three series from 1989 to 1991. It featured Anthony Davis, Sally Ann Marsh and Una Stubbs in the first series, David Wood, Anthony Davis, Patsy Palmer, a puppet rabbit called Crabtree in the second and Bernie Clifton and Leslie Schofield in the third. Paul Zenon was the longest-surviving cast member, playing Tricky Micky in series two and himself in series three, as well as being the magic consultant for both those series.
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Seasons
Season 1 (1989)
No overview available.
9 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Getting Started
1989-04-06Episode 2: Bang On Time
1989-04-13Episode 3: Children's Parties
1989-04-20Episode 4: Cups and Balls
1989-04-27Episode 5: Sleight of Hand
1989-05-04Episode 6: Paper Tearing
1989-05-11Episode 7: Mis-direction
1989-05-18Episode 8: Crate Expectations
1989-05-25Episode 9: Get Out of That
1989-06-01Season 2 (1990)
No overview available.
9 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Series 2, Episode 1
1990-04-05Preparations for the Tricky Business magic club are in full swing as the miserable Mr Sadd is plotting to close down the shop. A talking rabbit and a magic crystal ball make this a show not to be missed!
Runtime: 25 minEpisode 2: Series 2, Episode 2
1990-04-12Tim Clothier , an 11-year-old magician from Somerset, brings his vanishing cabinet to the show this week.
Runtime: 25 minEpisode 3: Series 2, Episode 3
1990-04-19Crabtree's ears go into overdrive this week. Now you see him, now you don't.
Runtime: 25 minEpisode 4: Series 2, Episode 4
1990-04-26Today, the magic shop has a zoo atmosphere.
Runtime: 25 minEpisode 5: Series 2, Episode 5
1990-05-03The Tricky Business club members plan a special birthday show for Jeannie.
Runtime: 25 minEpisode 6: Series 2, Episode 6
1990-05-10Today's programme features tricks with escapology, pom-poms and stolen stink bombs.
Runtime: 25 minEpisode 7: Series 2, Episode 7
1990-05-17Woody is rehearsing a new illusion today.
Runtime: 25 minEpisode 8: Series 2, Episode 8
1990-05-24Woody organises a ghost watch. Guests: Mystina and Paul Zerdin.
Runtime: 25 minEpisode 9: Series 2, Episode 9
1990-05-31Woody is determined to win the local council competition to put Tricky Business back on its feet. Will he succeed ? Watch this final programme and find out.
Runtime: 25 minSeason 3 (1991)
No overview available.
9 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Series 3, Episode 1
1991-04-04Bernie meets Eddie and Eddie is stretched to his limit.
Runtime: 25 minEpisode 2: Series 3, Episode 2
1991-04-11Bernie Clifton manufactures a confectionary concoction.
Runtime: 25 min