The Ink Thief
A musical fantasy about a thief who steals imagination.
The Ink Thief is a British children's television show that aired on ITV's CITV strand in 1994. It starred Richard O'Brien and Toyah Willcox. The series was produced by Animus Entertainment for Tyne Tees Television.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Comedy
- Musical
- Family
- Creator
- Steve Hanson
- Writer
- Paul Springer
- Director
- Tony White
- Theme music
- Adrian Lee
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Executive producers
- Ruth Beni
Facts from the source article.
Plot summary
The Ink Thief, a rogue muse, steals imagination by sucking ink from books and drawings. Jim is manipulated by the Ink Thief while Sam works to stop him. Each episode includes plot-specific songs.
Production
Illustrator Steve Hanson created the initial concept art. Production Designer Murti Schofield credited Hanson's concepts for generating early enthusiasm. Paul Springer wrote the series and also authored a tie-in book. Director Tony White described it as a low-budget, no-time effort that reached No. 5 in ratings. Several crew members, including White and Schofield, acted in small roles. Adrian Lee composed the songs. The show ran for one season of seven half-hour episodes.
Cast
Felicity Todd played Sam, an artistic girl who fights to rescue her brother. Stefan Weclawek portrayed Jim, a science-minded boy vulnerable to the Ink Thief's manipulation. Richard O'Brien starred as the Ink Thief, a rogue muse who consumes imagination. Joyce Springer played Miz Tiggle, a librarian who speaks in riddles and is sister to the Ink Thief. Gary Martin voiced Lorni Snoop, a floppy-eared bump. Toyah Willcox appeared as Dog, a loyal friend to Miz Tiggle. Richard Ridings played Aloysius, a muscular rat and the Ink Thief's right-hand man. Paul Springer portrayed Toddy, a dimwitted cat henchman. Other cast members included Owain Thomas as Creaker, Kristen Wilkin as Thumper, Tamir Randall as Roll, and Mary-Louise Clark as Shake Rattle/Storm. Additional actors appearing in five or fewer episodes included Andy Andrews, James Barton, Tessa Crockett, Trevor Michael Georges, Catherine Jansen, Zoe Loyell Othen, Sally Owen, Dave Price, Talia Benni Randall, Julia Righton, Murti Schofield, and Tony White.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Ink Thief first air?
The Ink Thief first aired on 20 July 1994.
When did The Ink Thief end?
The Ink Thief last aired on 31 August 1994.
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