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Bernard's Watch: Series 1 (Original)

5 episodes Premiered Nov 14, 1997 Updated Nov 5, 2026

Bernard's Watch is a British children's drama series that originally aired between 1997 and 2005. The narrative centers on a young boy who comes into possession of a magical pocket watch. This unique device grants the protagonist the extraordinary ability to stop time at will. Throughout the series, the story explores the various implications and experiences that arise from the boy's power to manipulate the flow of t

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Season 1 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The series is a British children's drama focused on a young boy.
  • ⚡ The central premise involves the boy obtaining a magical pocket watch.
  • ⚡ The watch possesses the supernatural ability to stop time.
  • ⚡ The show is categorized as a comedy and science fiction fantasy.
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Season overview

Bernard's Watch is a British children's drama series that originally aired between 1997 and 2005. The narrative centers on a young boy who comes into possession of a magical pocket watch. This unique device grants the protagonist the extraordinary ability to stop time at will. Throughout the series, the story explores the various implications and experiences that arise from the boy's power to manipulate the flow of time within his environment. As a work categorized under the genres of comedy, kids, and science fiction and fantasy, the show focuses on the daily life and adventures of the central character as he navigates the world while holding this supernatural object. The series was created by Andrew Norriss and is recognized for its premise involving the intersection of childhood drama and the fantastical elements provided by the magical timepiece. The show examines how the protagonist utilizes his ability to pause time, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that such a power presents to a young person in a standard social setting.

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Still Time

Nov 14, 1997 · 15 min

Bernard receives a watch from the postman because he is always late for everything including his friend Karen's birthday party.

S1·E2 Core

A Bit More Time

Nov 21, 1997 · 15 min

As Bernard gets used to using his magic watch, he finds it comes in very handy at school.

S1·E3 Core

Time Out

Nov 28, 1997 · 15 min

Bernard wants to go to the zoo, but his parents just don't have the time. Bernard, however, has all the time in the world, and decides to clear his parents' schedules a bit.

S1·E4 Core

Time For Everything

Dec 5, 1997 · 15 min

While practising his magic tricks, Bernard comes across a lost rabbit outside his house and decides to take care of it. When he finds who the rabbit actually belongs to, Bernard pe

S1·E5 Mytharc

Giving Time

Dec 12, 1997 · 15 min

Bernard stays at his grandad while his parents are away, Bernard is amazed at how much time his grandad has! Bernard's parents come back as his grandad slips and Bernard saves him.

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