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Bernard's Watch: Series 3 (Original)

13 episodes Premiered Sep 10, 1999 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 possesses a magical pocket watch capable of stopping time. Throughout the series, the protagonist navigates the implications and challenges of wielding this extraordinary device. As a work of comedy, science fiction, and fantasy, the show explores the experiences of the lead chara

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Season 3 Lore Primer

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

  • ⚡ The series follows a young boy who discovers a magical pocket watch.
  • ⚡ The central mechanic of the show is the ability to stop time at will.
  • ⚡ The protagonist must manage the secret of his power while navigating daily life.
  • ⚡ The show is classified as a British children's drama with elements of comedy and 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 possesses a magical pocket watch capable of stopping time. Throughout the series, the protagonist navigates the implications and challenges of wielding this extraordinary device. As a work of comedy, science fiction, and fantasy, the show explores the experiences of the lead character as he interacts with his environment while time remains frozen. The series was created by Andrew Norriss and follows the boy as he manages the responsibilities and potential consequences associated with his unique ability. The show maintains a focus on the personal and social dynamics of the protagonist, highlighting the contrast between his everyday life and the supernatural power he holds. By utilizing the watch, the boy is able to pause the world around him, creating opportunities for both lighthearted exploration and the resolution of various dilemmas. The series documents his ongoing journey as he learns to balance his secret power with the realities of growing up, providing a consistent look at the character's development across the duration of the production.

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Season 3 Episodes

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S3·E1 Mytharc

Present Time

Sep 10, 1999 · 15 min

It's Karen's birthday, and Bernard is trying to find just the right present to give her.

S3·E2 Core

Out of Time

Sep 17, 1999 · 15 min

Bernard's Mum and Dad both have meetings to attend and have an argument about the meetings, not realising that Bernard is there, so thinking they don't care anymore Bernard looks a

S3·E3 Core

Time and Again

Sep 24, 1999 · 15 min

Bernard and his Dad go fishing which causes the magic watch to break, Bernard is very upset however the postman steps in and saves the day.

S3·E4 Core

Time to Go Home

Oct 15, 1999 · 15 min

Karen is bored when she has to stay with her Gran, but having the magic watch proves to be very useful at times like this.

S3·E5 Core

Time Share

Oct 22, 1999 · 15 min

Karen's mother happens across the watch and, unaware of its powers, is amazed at how much she can do with her time.

S3·E6 Core

The Time of Day

Oct 29, 1999 · 15 min

Bernard is staying with Grandad during the school holiday, but Grandad accidentally hurts his foot. Fortunately, plenty of people have time for him and Bernard.

S3·E7 Core

Four Four Time

Nov 5, 1999 · 15 min

Karen's mother's car breaks down when Karen is going to her music exam.

S3·E8 Core

Tee Time

Nov 12, 1999 · 15 min

Bernard uses his watch to help his Dad in a game of golf – but is this wise?

S3·E9 Core

Visiting Time

Nov 19, 1999 · 15 min

Bernard's demanding cousin Lucy is staying with him, and looking after her takes all the time the watch can give. However, Lucy soon changes her ways when Bernard does a particular

S3·E10 Core

Borrowed Time

Nov 26, 1999 · 15 min

Karen is sick of her classmate Fergus always borrowing her things without asking. No one understands, so Karen uses the watch to give Fergus just the lesson he deserves.

S3·E11 Core

Time, Gentleman

Dec 6, 1999 · 15 min

This episode is a pilot episode, and was the first run of Bernard's watch, it is very rare, and only ever shown once on the children's channel citv, Bernard is trying to raise mone

S3·E12 Mytharc

Another Time

Dec 10, 1999 · 15 min

Karen loves looking in other people's houses in frozen time, She especially loved looking in Mrs Sadge's house as it was very old and because she is old Karen decided to help her o

S3·E13 Mytharc

Ending Time

Dec 17, 1999 · 15 min

Bernard wakes up on New Year's Eve to find that his watch has been stolen by an arch-criminal Mr Rattle. Mr Rattle is mean to Bernard and his mother knocks Mr Rattle out with a vas

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