Biggles (TV series) facts for kids
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| Genre | Adventure |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 44 |
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Granada Television |
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| Original network | ITV |
| Original release | 1 April – 12 October 1960 |
Biggles was an exciting TV show from the 1960s. It was based on popular adventure books by W. E. Johns. The main character, Biggles, was played by Neville Whiting.
What was Biggles About?
The Biggles TV series had 44 episodes. Each episode was about 30 minutes long. The show was made by Granada Television. It ran from April 1 to October 12, 1960.
Biggles was a special detective. He worked as an Air Inspector for Scotland Yard. He solved mysteries and fought bad guys. His friends, Ginger (John Leyton) and Bertie (David Drummond), helped him. They often battled a villain named von Stalhein (Carl Duering).
The show was made for young people. It was full of action and excitement. There were dangerous traps and even some flying scenes. Each adventure ended with a "cliffhanger." This meant the story stopped at a thrilling moment. Viewers had to watch next week to find out what happened!
Meet the Cast
Here are the main actors who brought the characters to life:
- Neville Whiting as James 'Biggles' Bigglesworth
- John Leyton as Ginger
- David Drummond as Bertie
- Carl Duering as von Stalhein
Episodes of Biggles
The Biggles series had 44 episodes in total. They were all shown in black and white. Many of the stories were split into several parts. This made the adventures longer and more exciting. For example, "Biggles at the Home Front" had three parts. "Biggles Follows On" had six parts! The final story, "Biggles on the Nile," had three parts.
