Dramarama 1983
What is Dramarama?
"Dramarama" is a British children's anthology television series broadcast on ITV. The series features drama with a science fiction or supernatural theme.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 91
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 12, 1983
- Networks
- CITV
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
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"Dramarama" is a British children's anthology television series broadcast on ITV. The series features drama with a science fiction or supernatural theme. It was created by Anna Home, who was the head of children's and youth programming at TVS at the time. Production responsibilities for the series were divided amongst several regional ITV franchise holders. As a result, each episode was a one-off production with its own cast and crew. The series served as an opportunity for new talent to gain experience and prove themselves. It was a launching pad for several individuals, although specific names are not mentioned in the available information.
Should you watch it?
“Each episode delivers a fresh, spooky tale for kids, crafted by emerging British talent.”
- Each episode is a standalone story
- It served as a launchpad for new British talent
- Combines sci‑fi and supernatural themes suitable for children
- Production values can vary between episodes
- Stories are aimed at a younger audience, so depth is limited
Watch it if you enjoy bite‑size, supernatural adventures created by fresh British talent.
The series offers child‑friendly sci‑fi and supernatural stories with mild suspense.
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Season 1 · 9 episodes
- E1 Mighty Mum and the Petnappers Mytharc Sep 12, 1983
- E2 Rip It Up Core Sep 19, 1983
- E3 The Venchie Core Sep 26, 1983
- E4 Jack and the Computer Core Oct 3, 1983
- E5 Because I Say So Core Oct 10, 1983
- E6 Bully for Cosmo Core Oct 17, 1983
- E7 Messages Core Oct 24, 1983
- E8 The Young Person's Guide to Getting Their Ball Back Mytharc Oct 31, 1983
- E9 Sweet Revenge Mytharc Nov 7, 1983
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Night of the Narrow Boats Mytharc May 14, 1984
- E2 Fowl Pest Core May 21, 1984
- E3 Dodger, Bonzo and the Rest Core May 28, 1984
- E4 Que Sera Core Jun 4, 1984
- E5 Stalemate Core Jun 11, 1984
- E6 Snoop! Core Jun 25, 1984
- E7 Mr. Stabs Core Jul 2, 1984
- E8 Josephine-Jo Core
- E9 The Purple People Eater Core Jul 16, 1984
- E10 On Your Tod Core Jul 23, 1984
- E11 The Old Firm: Two for Starters Mytharc Jul 30, 1984
- E12 Rachel and Rosie Mytharc Aug 6, 1984
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Easy Mytharc Apr 1, 1985
- E2 The Coal Princess Core Apr 15, 1985
- E3 Look At Me Core Apr 22, 1985
- E4 A Young Person's Guide to Going Backwards In The World Core
- E5 The Audition Core May 13, 1985
- E6 The Universe Downstairs Core May 20, 1985
- E7 A Proper Little Nooryeff Core Jun 3, 1985
- E8 Frog Core Jun 10, 1985
- E9 Private Eye Core Jun 17, 1985
- E10 Emily Core Jun 24, 1985
- E11 Silver Core Jul 1, 1985
- E12 The Golden Conch Mytharc Jul 8, 1985
- E13 Purple Passion Video Mytharc Jul 15, 1985
Season 4 · 14 episodes
- E1 The Come-Uppance of Captain Katt Mytharc Jun 30, 1986
- E2 A Couple of Charlies Core Jul 7, 1986
- E3 Wayfarers Core Jul 14, 1986
- E4 Play Acting Core Jul 21, 1986
- E5 Last Days at Black Bert's Core Jul 28, 1986
- E6 Maureen Reid, Where Are You? Core Aug 4, 1986
- E7 Flashback Core Aug 11, 1986
- E8 Direct Action Core Aug 18, 1986
- E9 Waiting for Elvis Core Sep 1, 1986
- E10 Just a Game Core Sep 8, 1986
- E11 Flyaway Friend Core Sep 15, 1986
- E12 Pig Ignorance Core Sep 22, 1986
- E13 Jessie's Place Mytharc Sep 25, 1986
- E14 Frankie's Hat Mytharc Dec 30, 1986
Season 5 · 16 episodes
- E1 Cannondrum Mytharc Mar 30, 1987
- E2 Snap Core Apr 6, 1987
- E3 The Horrible Story Core Apr 13, 1987
- E4 My Friend Julie Core Apr 27, 1987
- E5 The Creature Beyond Torches' End Core May 11, 1987
- E6 My Mum's a Courgette Core May 18, 1987
- E7 Brainwaves Core Jun 8, 1987
- E8 Undertow of the Armada Core Jun 15, 1987
- E9 Stan's First Night Core Jun 22, 1987
- E10 Living Doll Core Jun 29, 1987
- E11 Peter Core Jul 3, 1987
- E12 The Halt Core Jul 6, 1987
- E13 Mr Magus is Waiting for You Core
- E14 A Spirited Performance Core Aug 10, 1987
- E15 Badger on the Barge Mytharc Aug 24, 1987
- E16 Badger on the Barge Mytharc
Frequently asked questions
What kind of stories are featured in Dramarama?
The show presents single dramas with a science‑fiction or supernatural bent.
When was Dramarama broadcast?
It aired on ITV from 1983 to 1989.
Who created the series?
Anna Home, then head of children’s and youth programming at TVS, created Dramarama.
How were the episodes produced?
Production was divided among regional ITV franchise holders, making each episode a one‑off with its own cast and crew.
Is Dramarama intended for children?
Yes, it is a British children’s anthology series.
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