Tricky Business
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.
Cast
Paul Zenon
Paul
Rebecca Front
Debbie
Leslie Schofield
Derek
Bernie Clifton
Bernie
Terry Randall
Eddie
Seasons
E1Getting Started
Apr 6, 1989
E2Bang On Time
Apr 13, 1989
E3Children's Parties
Apr 20, 1989
E4Cups and Balls
Apr 27, 1989
E5Sleight of Hand
May 4, 1989
E6Paper Tearing
May 11, 1989
E7Mis-direction
May 18, 1989
E8Crate Expectations
May 25, 1989
E9Get Out of That
Jun 1, 1989
E1Series 2, Episode 1
Apr 5, 1990
Preparations 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!
E2Series 2, Episode 2
Apr 12, 1990
Tim Clothier , an 11-year-old magician from Somerset, brings his vanishing cabinet to the show this week.
E3Series 2, Episode 3
Apr 19, 1990
Crabtree's ears go into overdrive this week. Now you see him, now you don't.
E4Series 2, Episode 4
Apr 26, 1990
Today, the magic shop has a zoo atmosphere.
E5Series 2, Episode 5
May 3, 1990
The Tricky Business club members plan a special birthday show for Jeannie.
E6Series 2, Episode 6
May 10, 1990
Today's programme features tricks with escapology, pom-poms and stolen stink bombs.
E7Series 2, Episode 7
May 17, 1990
Woody is rehearsing a new illusion today.
E8Series 2, Episode 8
May 24, 1990
Woody organises a ghost watch. Guests: Mystina and Paul Zerdin.
E9Series 2, Episode 9
May 31, 1990
Woody 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.
E1Series 3, Episode 1
Apr 4, 1991
Bernie meets Eddie and Eddie is stretched to his limit.
E2Series 3, Episode 2
Apr 11, 1991
Bernie Clifton manufactures a confectionary concoction.
E3Series 3, Episode 3
Apr 18, 1991
E4Series 3, Episode 4
Apr 25, 1991
E5Series 3, Episode 5
May 2, 1991
E6Series 3, Episode 6
May 9, 1991
E7Series 3, Episode 7
May 16, 1991
E8Series 3, Episode 8
May 23, 1991
E9Series 3, Episode 9
May 30, 1991
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Storyline
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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