Willo the Wisp (1981)
Synopsis
Willo the Wisp is a British cartoon series originally produced in 1981.
Network
BBC One
Episodes
The Bride-Groom
The Wisp tells the story of how the Beast came to live in Doyley Woods. One day Prince Humbert 'the Handsome' is riding through Doyley Woods on his bicycle when he accidently rides into evil Edna, angry with the Prince, Edna casts an evil spell on him and changes his appearance.
The Flight Of Mavis
Mavis is upset to hear that other fairies can fly, whilst she cannot. Her friend Arthur the caterpillar gives her some advice on how she can fly.
The Gnome
Evil Edna asks a gnome who is passing through Doyley Woods to pose for her with a fishing rod. The gnome obliges and Edna turns him into a garden ornament. Later Mavis and Arthur see the ornament and wonder how they can get him turned back to normal.
Edna's Secret
Evil Edna's behaviour changes from being horrible, to being pleasant. This leaves the wood folk to suspect that Edna has fallen in love.
The Hot, Hot Day
Evil Edna turns the Beast into a ice lolly, leaving Mavis and Arthur trying to think of ways to save him.
The Dragon
A tiny dragon appears in Doyley Woods and argues with Arthur about whether he is a dragon, or just a lizard.
Games With Edna
Evil Edna turns Mavis the fairy into a tree. With the help of a traveling salesman Arthur and the other inhabitants of Doyley woods decide to revenge on Edna.
Food For Thought
Arthur the caterpillar meets a book-worm who teaches him the secret of being intellectual.
The Chrysalis
Arthur the caterpillar builds his own chrysalis so he that can change into a moth.
The Bean-Stalk
Arthur once again believes he is about to turn into a moth, however, problems arise when he goes to his chrysalis and finds a gnome has moved in.
Holidays
Whilst all of the inhabitants are going to exotic places for their annual holiday, Arthur plans to climb a tree in Doyley Woods.
The Viqueen
Mavis finds some sea shells in Doyley Woods and listens to them to hear the sea. Evil Edna casts a spell and attaches them to her ears permanently, making her look like a female viking.
The Wish-Bone
The Moog finds a magic wishbone that grants him unlimited wishes. However because the Moog isn't an intelligent animal things go wrong.
The 'You Know What'
The Moog suffers with a flea, but when Mavis trys to get rid of it things get out of control.
The Joys Of Spring
Spring arrives in Doyley Woods and Twit the bird is acting out of character. All of the creatures decide enough is enough when he takes things too far.
The Potion
Evil Edna makes a potion to turn herself into a werewolf but the Moog drinks it by accident instead.
Boring Old Edna
Arthur seizes an opportunity to get revenge on Edna after she casts an evil spell on Mavis.
The Midas Touch
Evil Edna plans on turning all of the trees in Doyley Woods into gold by tricking Arthur into wishing he had the Midas touch.
The Thoughts Of Moog
The Moog is known for having a heart of gold, but not alot of intelligence. When he starts having thoughts for the very first time he ends up in trouble with Evil Edna.
The Magnet
Evil Edna puts a spell on Mavis the fairy, which results in her having two faces. Arthur the caterpillar enlists the aid of a mole to try and reverse the spell and help his fairy friend.
Magic Golf
Mavis the fairy invents a new game called magic golf. But, playing the game causes her magic wand to break.
Wugged Wocks
The Beast thinks that by training an army of ants and reciting some magic words he can get Edna to turn him back into Prince Humbert the Handsome.
Halloween
It's Halloween and Edna's birthday, so with the help of Mavis the fairy the creatures of Doyley Woods create Edna a present.
The Beauty Contest
Doyley Woods has been selected to hold a beauty contest with entrants coming from all over the Universe. Mavis decides to enter on behalf of Doyley Woods, but Edna thinks she is more beautiful than Mavis.
Cats and Dogs
The creatures of Doyley Woods are enjoying a hot summer, until Edna casts a spell to make it rain cats and dogs.
Christmas Box
Christmas time arrives in Doyley Woods and everyone is in a festive mood, even Evil Edna. But when Santa doesn't appear Arthur and Mavis think Edna has done something to him.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Willo the Wisp
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
26
