Series synopsis
Maddigan's Quest is a family sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on CBBC on January 26, 2006. It ended on February 20, 2006. It was created by Margaret Mahy. It stars Timothy Balme, Michael Hurst, Danielle Cormack and Olivia Tennet.
Maddigan's Quest was a fantasy-based television series set in a post-apocalyptic future. It was based on an original concept by Margaret Mahy and was developed for television by Gavin Strawhan and Rachel Lang. The show originally screened on CBBC in the UK, and was also aired on TV3 in New Zealand, Family Room HD from Voom Networks HD and Nine Network in early 2006.
Premise
Maddigan's Quest was a fantasy-based television series set in a post-apocalyptic future. It was based on an original concept by Margaret Mahy and was developed for television by Gavin Strawhan and Rachel Lang. The show originally screened on CBBC in the UK, and was also aired on TV3 in New Zealand, Family Room HD from Voom Networks HD and Nine Network in early 2006.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Timothy Balme
- Michael Hurst
- Danielle Cormack
- Olivia Tennet as Lilith
- Peter Daube
- Rose McIver as Garland
- Rachel House
- Hori Ahipene
Guest cast
- John Leigh
- Fleur Saville
- Jack Campbell
- Toi Iti
- Ben Cooper as Nye
- Mark Nua as Bannister
- Michael Hallows as Trader
- Roy Ward as Scrimshaw
- Shane Cortese as Timon's Father
- Greg Johnson as Steve-O
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | January 26, 2006 | February 20, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Road Rats Embarking on their annual run, the Fantasia are attacked by road rats: their food is stolen and Ferdy is shot. Yves states that they must return to Solis for food and medical attention for Ferdy, but Maddie reveals they cannot, and must continue. Continuing, the Fantasia find a small settlement, where they can get food and medical help in exchange for a show. At camp, Garland meets two strange boys, who seem to be being pursued by two men. Who are these boys, and what do they want? |
January 26, 2006 |
| 2 |
Hillfolk Travelling onward to Newton, the Fantasia are stopped by a roadblock set up by Ida and her gang of Hillfolk. Threatening to crush the Fantasia vehicles if they do not comply, Ida demands that for safe passage Timon, Eden and Jewel must be handed over. Realising that the boys are putting the Fantasia at risk, Garland confronts Timon, who describes the future of Solis, from where he, Eden and Jewel have come. |
January 30, 2006 |
| 3 |
Gramth Running low on fuel, the Fantasia stop of at Gramth, a grim industrial city. Told that there is little fuel due to rebel activity, and thus prices are high, Garland, Timon and Eden start to discover that this is not the truth, and begin to take the rebels point of view. |
January 31, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 26, 2006 |
| Last aired | February 20, 2006 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 12:00:00 |