Earthfasts
TV series
Earthfasts
1994, English, on BBC One. Created by Marilyn Fox.
Schoolboys Keith and David hear drumming under the hill on the moor near their homes, and set out to investigate. The hillside unexpectedly opens and Nellie Jack John, a drummer boy from the 18th-century marches into the 20th. Bewildered and lost in a strange world, he enlists Keith and David to help him get home.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1994
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Episode 5
Aired 23 March 1994
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Marilyn FoxCreator
- Chris DownsKeith · 5 ep
- Paul NichollsDavid · 5 ep
- David HargreavesDr Wix · 5 ep
- Bobby KnuttFrank Watson · 4 ep
- Ruth HoldenEileen Watson · 4 ep
- Barbara DryhurstMiss Cook · 4 ep
- Mark JordonPC Hunter · 3 ep
- Kate RutterMrs Heseltine · 3 ep
- Terence EdmondMr Heseltine · 3 ep
- Bryan DickNellie Jack John · 2 ep
- Peter BarnesDr Tate · 2 ep
- Judith DavisAngry Woman · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 23 February 1994
- Last aired
- 23 March 1994
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Earthfasts: quick answers
Is Earthfasts worth watching?
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How many seasons of Earthfasts are there?
Earthfasts has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Earthfasts finished?
Yes. Earthfasts ended in 1994, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Earthfasts suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Earthfasts yet.
What shows are like Earthfasts?
If you liked Earthfasts, try Over the Garden Wall, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, The 10th Kingdom.
Who created Earthfasts?
Earthfasts was created by Marilyn Fox and stars Chris Downs, Paul Nicholls, David Hargreaves.