The Magic House (TV series)

The Magic House is a British children's television animation puppet show created by Joe Austen, that was broadcast on Scottish Television from 7 January 2001 to 30 July 2004. The television programme was adapted from a series of children's books written and illustrated by Austen in the early 1980s. The show's 55 10-minute episodes were aired across the ITV Network between 2001 and 2004.[1] As well as the television episodes, a spin-off series of books was also produced, written and illustrated by Joe Austen.[2] The show, which featured Lily, Uncle Teapot, Kitty Kettle, Barney Bin and other characters based on household items, proved a success with the characters appearing in adverts for the Trustee Savings Bank for children's savings accounts

Characters

 * Barney Bin
 * Bessy Brush
 * Grandpa Clock
 * HG Well
 * Kitty Kettle
 * Lily
 * PC Pot
 * Soapy Bubbles
 * Uncle Teapot
 * Teddy Chair
 * The Eggcups
 * Jack Salt
 * Paddy Pepper
 * Sam Spade
 * Waffle
 * Peek, Gobble and Puff

Production and ownership
In 2001 the Dundee-based Austen bought back the rights to The Magic House and other shows produced by his Storyland company.[4] Ownership of Storyland where previously in the hands of Carlton Television and Scottish Media Group in 2003.[5]

Plans for a revival
In 2005, a new television series, as well as various types of books for the series, were planned to be developed.[6]

UK VHS releases
The show was released as 3 VHS tapes in the mid 2002.