ChuckleVision is a British television entertainment programme starring the Chuckle Brothers.
Episodes
Series 1 (1987) # Original Airdate Title Plot Armchair Theatre Simon Lovell Notes 1 – 1.1 26 September 1987 "Breakfast" The brothers host a breakfast show, with weather reports, interviews, and others "Mr. Crackenthorpe‘s Bath" Simon Lovell does a trick with a foreign newspaper First episode of ChuckleVision 2 – 1.2 3 October 1987 "Dance" The brothers host the history, and a showcase, of dance "The Twenty Elephant Restaurant" Simon Lovell does a trick with 3 cups and a cloth with his "ant" Deleted scene: an unknown scene with the brothers break—dancing appears in the intro 3 – 1.3 10 October 1987 "Sport" The brothers host a showcase of sports, including footage from the Crucible, a look behind the scenes at Anfield, and more.. in Armchair Theatre, "Kite Crazy".. 4 – 1.4 17 October 1987 "Movies" Paul tries to make a movie, "A Tale of Two Cities". "Miss Munson and the Festival“ Simon Lovell turns a black and white picture into colour, without using any paint 5 – 1.5 24 October 1987 "Fitness" Paul tries to get Barry to get fit, by bicycle rides, trips to the gym, and others "Alfie‘s Green Cabbage" Simon Lovell does a trick with a rope 6 – 1.6 31 October 1987 "Halloween" Paul tries to cast a spell, and the brothers sleep out at a "haunted" campsite "All You‘ve Ever Wanted" None 7 – 1.7 7 November 1987 "Antiques" The brothers host a show all about antiques, including Barry recreating the Mona Lisa "Day Trip to Llandundo" Simon Lovell does a trick using a box and some dice 8 – 1.8 14 November 1987 "Travel" The brothers host a show all about travel, with trips to the zoo, France and other places "Sammy‘s Special" Simon Lovell tries to make a card move (with help from the McChuckles) 9 – 1.9 21 November 1987 "Fashion" The brothers try to make clothes "Gran‘s Jumper Simon Lovell makes two silks vanish and appear (with help from Barry) 10 – 1.10 28 November 1987 "Magic" The brothers host a show all about magic, including such tricks as the disappearing bus trick (the bus moves away) "Albert‘s Dock" After appearing throughout the episode trying to do a trick, Simon Lovell colors a book with no pens 11 – 1.11 5 December 1987 "DIY" The brothers attempt to do some D.I.Y, with going to the department store and other items "A Job Well Done" Simon Lovell puts pins through a window without breaking it 12 – 1.12 12 December 1987 "Open Ear" The brothers show viewer—requested clips, such as "The ChuckleFreds" and them in a pottery shop "Ideas Above his Station" Simon Lovell does two tricks: one with a bow tie, and one with lids 13 – 1.13 19 December 1987 "Traditional Christmas" The brothers talk about Christmas traditions, with Barry wanting a present. "Micheal‘s Donkey" Simon Lovell makes a Christmas cake (with help from the McChuckles) This series was released onto DVD in October 2011. It was rereleased in July 2016.
Series 2 (1988–1989) # Original Air date Title Plot Armchair Theatre Other Notes 14 – 2.1 19 November 1988 "Clean Up" The brothers move to a new studio, and try to clean up before the landlord comes "Gert & Lil‘s New Start" 15 – 2.2 26 November 1988 "Australia" The brothers talk about Australia, with Australian fashion, a visit to the Sydney Opera House (via Blue Screen) and others "A Cousin from Australia" 16 – 2.3 3 December 1988 "Nature Watch" The brothers show a hide, and go bird—watching "Doggy Tale" 17 – 2.4 10 December 1988 "Music" The brothers talk about different types of music, with instruments, opera, and a musical performance by the McChuckles "Caretaker Take Care" 18 – 2.5 17 December 1988 "Hobbies" The brothers talk about different hobbies people might have, such as railroads, RC planes, and others "Grandpa‘s Collection" 19 – 2.6 24 December 1988 "Christmas Special" Barry works on a Christmas show, while Paul thinks it‘s all about Easter "Father Christmas‘s Accident" 20 – 2.7 7 January 1989 "Farming" The brothers showcase the history of farming, and different farming material "Mixed Vegetables" 21 – 2.8 14 January 1989 "U.F.O" Paul tries to see if flying saucers really exist "The Biggest Puzzle of All" 22 – 2.9 21 January 1989 "Inventions" Paul makes different inventions, and tries to get to a train with them "Big Headed Brian" 23 – 2.10 28 January 1989 "Hi-Tech" After trying to keep Barry out of the studio, Paul tries to make a robot "Magnus the Magnet" 24 – 2.11 4 February 1989 "Puppets" The brothers showcase the performing arts, while also making one "The Puppet Man" 25 – 2.12 11 February 1989 "Fishing" The brothers showcase fishing, and go on a trip "Slimeball Simon" 26 – 2.13 18 February 1989 "Circus" The brothers showcase different circus acts, with Barry as the human cannonball "Clowning Around" Last episode in the Blue Peter—esque format This series was released onto DVD in October 2012. It was rereleased in August 2016.
Series 3 (1989–1990) # Original Airdate Title Plot Other notes 27 – 3.1 2 December 1989 "Stand and Deliver" The brothers start a newspaper delivery service, and they keep coming across a mean man.. First episode in the new “sitcom” format, that would stay for the rest of the series 28 – 3.2 9 December 1989 "Parks and Wreck-reations" The brothers are park keepers, and make a mess of the place! 29 – 3.3 16 December 1989 "Stop That World...!" The brothers are tasked with looking after Uncle Henry‘s mansion, and end up chasing his metal globe.. 30 – 3.4 23 December 1989 "Home Helpless" Still at Uncle Henry‘s, Paul keeps pranking Barry, before Barry frightens him back! 31 – 3.5 30 December 1989 "Shipshape-less" The brothers go sailing on the Good Ship Saucy Sal, and end up sinking the river! 32 – 3.6 6 January 1990 "Window Wind-Ups" The brothers are window cleaners, and Barry has the sneezes.. 33 – 3.7 13 January 1990 "Trouble in Store" The brothers try to clean up a store before opening time, and end up making more mess! A deleted scene appears in the intro 34 – 3.8 20 January 1990 "Poster Pranks" The brothers try to plaster up a billboard 35 – 3.9 27 January 1990 "On the Move...." The brothers are removal men, and make mistakes when the number plate flips upside down.. 36 – 3.10 3 February 1990 "Car Carnage" The brothers are car cleaners, but when they‘re done, the car falls apart! 37 – 3.11 10 February 1990 "Hotel Hostilities" The brothers work at a hotel, and when the entertainment doesn‘t show up, the brothers take over! A deleted scene appears in the intro 38 – 3.12 17 February 1990 "Cabbies and Chips" The brothers look after Maxie the Taxi‘s shop 39 – 3.13 24 February 1990 "Cycle Crazy" The brothers enter a bicycle race..
Episode 11, "Hotel Hostilities", was the first appearance of "No Slacking", a character played by Paul and Barry's real life brother Jimmy Patton of the Patton Brothers. This series was released onto DVD in April 2017.
Series 4 (1991) # Original Airdate Title Plot 40 – 4.1 21 September 1991 "Plumb Crazy" The brothers have to fix a water fountain for Mrs. Blenkinsop 41 – 4.2 28 September 1991 "Cafe Chuckles" The brothers learn a royal visitor is coming to their cafe.. 42 – 4.3 5 October 1991 "The Perils of Porters" The brothers work at a hospital 43 – 4.4 12 October 1991 "Telephone Traumas" The brothers have to fix a telephone 44 – 4.5 19 October 1991 "Goofy Golfers" The brothers play golf 45 – 4.6 26 October 1991 "Market Forces" Paul decides to become a custamonger 46 – 4.7 2 November 1991 "The Great Outdoors" Paul and Barry are tent testers, so go camping to check them out 47 – 4.8 9 November 1991 "Bowl-derdash" After checking the difference between cricket bowling and ten—pin bowling, the brothers volunteer as cricket players 48 – 4.9 16 November 1991 "Careless Caretakers" The brothers take care of Dan the Van‘s office 49 – 4.10 23 November 1991 "Carpet Capers" Back at Mrs. Blenkinsop‘s, the brothers fit a new carpet 50 – 4.11 30 November 1991 "Shore Thing" The brothers build a beach hut 51 – 4.12 7 December 1991 "In the Doghouse" The brothers look after Uncle Henry‘s dogs 52 – 4.13 14 December 1991 "On the Trail" The brothers look for Lefeet‘s lost treasure 53 – 4.14 21 December 1991 "Oddball Inventors" Paul makes different inventions 54 – 4.15 28 December 1991 "Movie Moguls" The brothers turn a bingo house into what it once was: a cinema
Episode 3, "The Perils of Porters" was the first appearance of the updated theme tune in the closing credits, the updated theme tune would then make its first appearance in the opening titles of Episode 8, "Bowl-Derdash". "Goofy Golfers", "Plumb Crazy" and "Bowl—Derdash" all appeared on VHS under the name "Goofy Golfers" in 1993.
Series 5 (1992-1993) # Original Airdate Title Plot 55 – 5.1 26 September 1992 "Caravan Capers" The brothers get a caravan, while running in to an angry farmer.. 56 – 5.2 3 October 1992 "Crimebusters" The brothers face a police officer, which they think is a burglar.. 57 – 5.3 10 October 1992 "Up in the Air" The brothers fly a hot air balloon 58 – 5.4 17 October 1992 "Ducks and Grouses" The brothers go duck hunting 59 – 5.5 24 October 1992 "A Lazy Day" The brothers face a broken ChuckMobile, a fly and TV shows 60 – 5.6 31 October 1992 "Rock a Bye Baby" The brothers become babysitters 61 – 5.7 7 November 1992 "In the Ring" The brothers visit a leisure Centre, and Paul ends up wrestling "Brian" 62 – 5.8 14 November 1992 "Romany Days" The brothers go to a fun fair in search of the emperor‘s ceremonial underpants 63 – 5.9 21 November 1992 "On the Radio" After Paul makes a mix track, the brothers try to get it on the radio 64 – 5.10 28 November 1992 "Rich for a Day" The brothers spend the day at a mansion, after winning what they think is first prize in a contest 65 – 5.11 5 December 1992 "Runners and Riders" Paul teaches Barry how to be a jockey 66 – 5.12 12 December 1992 "Wrong Number" After misremembering a phone number, Paul and Barry are chased by spies 67 – 5.13 19 December 1992 "The Art Dealers" The brothers set a painting in a house 68 – 5.14 26 December 1992 "Spooks and Gardens" The location of a haunted house is also the location of a peaceful garden 69 – 5.15 2 January 1993 "Minibus Madness" The brothers are minibus drivers, but first, they need customers!
Series 6 (1994)