Series synopsis
Grandpa in My Pocket is a British family kids comedy television series that premiered on CBeebies on February 10, 2009. It ended on October 17, 2014. It stars James Bolam and Jay Ruckley.
A Grandpa with a magic Shrinking Cap that only his grandson Jason knows about. When he puts the cap on Grandpa shrinks and creates comic mayhem, but somehow Grandpa and Jason always manage to save the day. It’s teamwork!
Premise
A Grandpa with a magic Shrinking Cap that only his grandson Jason knows about. When he puts the cap on Grandpa shrinks and creates comic mayhem, but somehow Grandpa and Jason always manage to save the day. It’s teamwork!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- James Bolam
- Jay Ruckley as Jason Mason
Guest cast
- Amaka Okafor as Jasmine
- Ilan Galkoff as Terence
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 70 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | December 15, 2010 | December 15, 2010 |
| Season 1 | 26 | February 10, 2009 | March 10, 2009 |
| Season 2 | 26 | February 15, 2010 | March 11, 2010 |
| Season 3 | 14 | December 15, 2010 | March 2, 2011 |
| Season 4 | 1 | March 17, 2014 | |
| Season 5 | 2 | October 21, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Christmas Special Grandpa thinks that Christmas is a magical time and everyone agrees. Mum is even trying to write a song about the Magic of Christmas. But Great Aunt Loretta declares that all this talk of 'magic' is silly. So Grandpa decides to use a bit of magic of his own to prove his point. Out comes the shrinking cap. While the family makes their usual Christmas Eve tour of Sunnysands, Grandpa puts his plans into action. He makes a wreath ting-a-ling; a pudding sing; and even flies through the sky on a miniature sleigh. But Loretta finds a logical explanation for all these outlandish events. Finally Grandpa has to resort to the most magical thing of all - the fairy on top of the tree. Great Aunt Loretta gets sprinkled with a bit of Christmas Magic just in time for everyone to sing Mum's Christmas song. |
December 15, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Beowulf The Brilliant Great-aunt Loretta threatens to take Grandpa's pet Beowulf to the dog pound, but he only makes matters worse by trying to help her love the animal. |
February 10, 2009 |
| 2 |
How To Handle A Hamster Jason's sister Jemima looks after the school hamster for the weekend, but the siblings discover the rodent has a taste for adventure and have to rely on Grandpa to save it from trouble |
February 11, 2009 |
| 3 |
Mr Liker Biker's Big Mountain Mission Mr Liker Biker plans to raise funds for the Young at Heart Club by cycling up Mistymoor Mountain, but becomes more interested in arranging his gear than reaching the summit |
February 12, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Captain Dumblewit's Toughest Mission Yet Grandpa's childhood friend Granddad Gilbert comes to visit with his granddaughter Martha. Unfortunately, Gilbert has forgotten how to have fun so Grandpa sets out to remind him. |
February 15, 2010 |
| 2 |
Mr Mentor's Custard Puff Plopper Mr Mentor the Inventor asks Dad to look after his Custard Puff Plopper, but the invention is not behaving itself! Grandpa is sure he can fix it - if only he can get inside. |
February 16, 2010 |
| 3 |
No Two Rings the Same Mr Mentor the Inventor has invented some Brillioso Bicycle Bells. Mr Liker Biker rushes to Dad's Bike Shop and starts trying them all out. How can Grandpa get him to leave Dad in peace? |
February 17, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Magic Of Christmas Grandpa uses his shrinking cap to give Great Aunt Loretta a magical Christmas |
December 15, 2010 |
| 2 |
No Ordinary Pig Dad sorts out the attic and finds Grandpa's old piggy bank. He gives it to Mr Mentor the Inventor who discovers to his delight that this is no ordinary pig! |
February 14, 2011 |
| 3 |
Lighthouse View, As Good As New Bubbles the Babysitter has to handle some surprise visitors who want to buy the Mason's house! Grandpa decides they must be stopped. |
February 15, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | A Good Old Fashioned Party | March 17, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | One Man's Junk Is Another Man's Treasure | May 13, 2014 |
| 15 | The Brillioso Beach Treat | October 6, 2014 |
| 16 | Great Aunt Loretta on Duty | October 7, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBeebies |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 10, 2009 |
| Last aired | October 17, 2014 |
| Runtime | 12 minutes |
| Status | Ended |