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Stand Back Superman – It’s Supergran !

Supergran, 1985

A forgotten Sunday afternoon kids gem.  Super Gran was a 1980’s children’s television programme, about a grandmother with super powers.  The programme ran for two series totalling 27 episodes between 1985 and 1987.

TheTV  show was adapted by Jenny McDade from books written by Forrest Wilson and produced by Tyne Tees Television for Children’s ITV.

There was a particuarly memorable theme song by Billy Connolly.

Summary

Set in the fictional town of Chiselton, the story follows the adventures of a rickety old grandmother, after an accident imbues her with superpowers.

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Cast

Gudrun Ure
Iain Cuthbertson
Bill Shine
Alan Snell
Brian Lewis

Details

Channel: ITV
Created By: Forrest Wilson
Original Transmission: 20th January 1985 – 31st May 1987