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Tricky Business

1989–1991 · 3 seasons

A breezy, gentle kids' sitcom filled with cheerful slapstick magic and silly puppet antics.

Created by
Forrest Wilson
Genres
Comedy, Kids
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.
How it feels
Light, whimsical, warm and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Friendship, family, identity
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Created by
Forrest Wilson
Genres
Comedy, Kids
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
kids
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror0
Humour7
Realism5
Romance1
Tension2
Darkness1
Complexity2
Emotional weight2

Cast

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Details

Genres
comedy, kids
Created by
Forrest Wilson
Starring
Paul Zenon, Marcus Clarke, Una Stubbs, John Quayle, David Wood, Sally Ann Marsh, James Patten, Jolyon Stephenson
Length
3 seasons, 27 episodes, 25 min each
Network
CBBC
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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