Ghost Train (TV series) facts for kids
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| Genre | Children's Entertainment |
| Starring | Frances Dodge Paul J. Medford Sabra Williams Angelo Abela |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom Channel Islands |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 63 |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 75 to 105 minutes |
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| Original network | ITV |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Original release | 1 April 1989 – 24 August 1991 |
Ghost Train was a super fun children's television show. It aired on ITV in the United Kingdom. The show ran from 1989 to 1991. It was created by Tyne Tees Television. Other ITV channels also helped make the show. These included Border Television and Ulster Television.
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Adventures on the Ghost Train
The show's main idea was about a presenter named Frances Dodge. She inherited a special ghost train from her grandmother. Frances, along with her friends Paul J Medford and Sabra Williams, had to get the train away from a bad guy. This villain was called Barry Mafia (played by Joe Hall).
Characters and the Plot
Inside the train, they found a surprised character named Gerard (played by Angelo Abela). He was known as the aliens' favorite broadcaster. There was also a talking sheep puppet named Nobby. Nobby was voiced and operated by Simon Buckley. Barry Mafia and his helpers, the Mafiaettes, were always trying to get the Ghost Train back.
Frances and her friends used the train as a cool place for their show. They had special guests and live music performances. They also showed popular cartoons. Some of these cartoons included Scooby-Doo, The Real Ghostbusters, and The Trap Door.
The Train's Journey and Ending
Barry Mafia tried many times to capture the Ghost Train. At the end of the second season, he finally got it back. But Frances managed to get the train back from him in the third season. The series ended with a big cliffhanger. The whole crew was sent to an alien planet.
Nobby the sheep later appeared in another TV show. It was called Gimme 5. However, the cliffhanger from Ghost Train was never resolved.
Sunday Morning Fun
There was also a special Sunday morning version of the show. It was called Ghost Train on Sunday. This spin-off series aired in 1989. It was made by Border Television. The show was presented by Shauna Lowry.
When the Show Aired
- Series 1: 22 episodes aired from April 1, 1989, to August 26, 1989.
- Series 2: 19 episodes aired from April 21, 1990, to August 25, 1990.
- Series 3: 21 episodes aired from April 6, 1991, to August 24, 1991.
