The Return of the Antelope (1986)
Synopsis
The Return of the Antelope was a UK TV series aired on ITV between 1986 and 1988. It was a children's fantasy series about two English children, circa 1899, who befriend a group of shipwrecked Lilliputians.
Episodes
Castaways
The start of a new six-part serial from Granada, a sort of Gulliver’s Travels in reverse, with three tiny Lilliputians shipwrecked on an English beach in 1899. In 1899 a ship, The Antelope, with a crew of Lilliputians is shipwrecked off the northeast coast of Britain, the survivors are befriended by two schoolchildren.
Lost and Found
The Lilliputians (captured in a picnic hamper, and kept in the children's bedroom) brave the stairs and the boarding-house cat.
Studio Portraits
The tiny Lilliputians are installed in the doll's house in the children’s nursery in part three of this serial. Harwell Mincing suspects the existence of the Lilliputians, so he sets a trap to try to catch them.
Piano Lessons
Philippa and Gerald persuade the little people to do their piano practice for them. When the Lilliputians take over the children's piano practice and pink blancmange begins to mysteriously disappear, Milly the maid is convinced she is working in a haunted house.
Everything in the Garden
Angelic and devilish work is afoot at the Garstanton household when grandfather photographs a client, and a new gardener starts work. The Lilliputians continue to be chased by villain Harwell Mincing, who is disguised as a gardener.
Where the Heart is
Gerald and Philippa are ready to help the homesick Lilliputians sail home. But can they find a suitable vessel for the dangerous voyage?
Brelca Goes Ballooning
This episode concerns Lilliputian Brelca and a balloon trip in the skies.
Philippa's Brave Deed
Brelca goes down with food-poisoning when a heatwave turns the food bad in the Garstanton kitchen.
The Temple of Doom
Wicked Harwell Mincing disguises himself as a Chinese conjuror, in his latest attempt to kidnap the tiny trio.
The Lost Park
Imprisoned in a miniature Chinese temple, the Lilliputians are abandoned in a municipal park.
The Bottle Of Amontillado
Harwell Mincing has a new ruse—He opens a wine shop.
Mrs. Mallarby's Day
The children recount Gulliver's story of a war over which end to open an egg. Blind beggar brings danger to the Lilliputians.
Moving On
Will the Lilliputians escape to join the children in a new home? Last episode in the second series.
Cast
Details
Original Title
The Return of the Antelope
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
2
Episodes
16