![]() Between February and April 1982, they broadcast one of their earliest children’s productions, The Haunting of Cassie Palmer, a six-part supernatural drama adapted from the debut novel by children’s writer Vivien Alcock that’s still fondly remembered by those who were young enough to see it at the right time but which, for many reasons, has never quite attained the cult status of supernatural shows from the previous decade. TVS seemed eager to continue the tradition, contributing such notables as the Saturday morning shows No.73 (1982-1988) and Motormouth (1988-1992), as well as several fantasy series like The Witches and the Grinnygog (1983), Dramarama: Spooky (1983), the much-loved Fraggle Rock (1984-1990), Knights of God (1987), Mr Majeika (1988-1990), and The Storyteller (1988) among many others. ![]() Southern had a long and envious track record of providing quality children’s television to the rest of the network, including the long-running educational programme How (1966-1981), the spy/adventure series Freewheelers (1968-1973) and the most beloved of all perhaps, Worzel Gummidge (1979-1081), with ex- Doctor Who star Jon Pertwee playing the roguish but lovable eponymous scarecrow. ![]() ![]() In January 1982, TVS (Television South) became the new franchise holder for the south of England ITV region, taking over from Southern television which had run the franchise since August 1958. ![]()
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