Animal Magic

1962 Ended BBC One

Animal Magic was a BBC children's television series which ran from 1962 to 1983 from BBC Bristol. It began fortnightly and was transmitted weekly from 1964. The presenter was the avuncular Johnny Morris. Morris' co-presenters over the years were: Gerald Durrell, Tony Soper, Keith Shackleton, Roger Tabor, Sheila Young, David Taylor and Terry Nutkins. When Nutkins joined the show in the early 1980s, the producers tried to update it, using new video effects technology. This allowed them to do such things as "shrink" the presenters to allow them to see life from an ant's viewpoint, or to swim in a riverbed for example. Dottie the ring-tailed lemur appeared as a regular guest for eight years in the 1970s. Much to Morris' anger, the show was discontinued in 1983 when the programme's anthropomorphic treatment of animals fell out of fashion. The 100th edition was transmitted on 4 January 1967.

In short

Animal Magic (premiered 13 April 1962). Status: Ended. Platform: BBC One. 466 episodes, 42 × Season.

Seasons (42 · 466 episodes)

466

Cast

Johnny Morris

Presenter

Keith Shackleton

Co-Presenter

Tony Soper

Co-Presenter

Terry Nutkins

Co-Presenter

David Taylor

Co-Presenter

Sheila Young

Co-Presenter

Gerald Durrell

Co-Presenter

Roger Tabor

Co-Presenter

FAQ

When does “Animal Magic” premiere?

“Animal Magic” premiered on 13 April 1962. Upcoming episodes and any new seasons are listed in the Seans release calendar, updated daily from TVmaze data.

Where can you watch “Animal Magic”?

“Animal Magic” is associated with BBC One. Availability may vary by region — check the Seans calendar for air dates and confirm the offer in your streaming service.

How many episodes are in season 42 of “Animal Magic”?

Season 42 of “Animal Magic” has 3 episodes according to TVmaze. The full episode list with air dates is below — mark watched episodes and track your progress for free.

Will “Animal Magic” get another season?

“Animal Magic” has ended and no further seasons are planned. The full list of episodes and seasons is below — mark what you watched and track your progress.