Time Riders (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Time Riders |
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| Created by | Jim Eldridge |
| Directed by | Michael Winterbottom |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
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| Producer(s) | Alan Horrox |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Thames Television |
| Distributor | Fremantle Media |
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| Original network | CITV |
| Original release | 16 October – 6 November 1991 |
Time Riders was an exciting four-part TV show from 1991. It aired on CITV and was directed by Michael Winterbottom. The show starred Haydn Gwynne as Dr. B. B. Miller, a cool time traveler who rides a motorbike!
The show was filmed in different places. Modern-day scenes were shot at the Polytechnic of Wales. Scenes set in the past, especially during the English Civil War, were filmed at the historic Caerphilly Castle.
A book based on the series was also released in 1991. It was written by Jim Eldridge, who created the show, and featured illustrations by Mark Robertson.
Meet the Characters
This section introduces the main actors and the characters they played in Time Riders.
Main Cast Members
- Haydn Gwynne played Dr. B. B. Miller, the brilliant time traveler.
- Kenneth Hall played Ben, a boy from the past.
- Ian McNeice played Leather Hardbones.
- Paul Bown played Captain.
- Clive Merrison played Professor Crow, a tricky character.
- Kerry Shale played Hepworth.
Adventures Through Time: Episode Guide
The show had four exciting episodes, each about 22 minutes long. They followed Dr. B. B. Miller and Ben on their journey through time.
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| 1 | "Part One: A Jump Through Time" | Michael Winterbottom | Jim Eldridge | 16 October 1991 | |
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Dr. BB Miller is testing her new time machine. By accident, she brings a boy named Ben Hardy from 1832 into her time. Now, Dr. Miller must protect Ben from Professor Crow, who wants to capture him. To escape, they have to travel into the past!
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| 2 | "Part Two: The Civil War Escape" | Michael Winterbottom | Jim Eldridge | 23 October 1991 | |
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BB and Ben land right in the middle of a battle during the English Civil War. They are captured by the Roundheads, one of the groups fighting. After a daring escape, they end up jumping off the castle walls!
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| 3 | "Part Three: Royalist Troubles" | Michael Winterbottom | Jim Eldridge | 30 October 1991 | |
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BB and Ben find safety with some Royalists, the other group in the war. But they soon discover that the Royalists can be just as dangerous as their enemies.
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| 4 | "Part Four: Back to the Future" | Michael Winterbottom | Jim Eldridge | 6 November 1991 | |
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The Roundheads capture BB and Ben again. A witchfinder starts to suspect them of strange things. Finally, they manage to escape and return to the 20th Century. They even arrive before they first left! The show suggests that Dr. Miller might adopt Ben.
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