TV series
The Ink Thief
1994, English, on CITV. Created by Steve Hanson.
The titular Ink Thief steals the power of children's imaginations by removing ink from books and drawings, dragging young siblings Sam and Jim into his fantastical world of Bumps and Oobs.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1994
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Latest episode
S1 E7: Can This Really Be the End?
Aired 31 August 1994
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Steve HansonCreator
- Richard O'BrienThe Ink Thief · 7 ep
- Joyce SpringerMiz Tiggle · 7 ep
- Richard RidingsAloysius · 7 ep
- Toyah WillcoxDog · 7 ep
- Felicity ToddSamantha Waverley · 7 ep
- Stefan WeclawekJim Waverley · 7 ep
- Paul SpringerToddy · 7 ep
- Gary MartinLorni Snoop · 7 ep
- Mary-Louise ClarkShake Rattle · 6 ep
- Tamir RandallRoll · 6 ep
- Kristen WilkinThumper · 6 ep
- Owain ThomasCreaker · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 July 1994
- Last aired
- 31 August 1994
- Network
- CITV
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Ink Thief: quick answers
Is The Ink Thief worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Ink Thief are there?
The Ink Thief has 1 season and 7 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is The Ink Thief finished?
Yes. The Ink Thief ended in 1994, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Ink Thief on?
The Ink Thief isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
The Ink Thief parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Ink Thief?
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Who created The Ink Thief?
The Ink Thief was created by Steve Hanson and stars Richard O'Brien, Joyce Springer, Richard Ridings.