Jackanory Season 1 • TV Show
Jackanory • TV Show • Rating 8.0 out of 10
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Season 18 Season 19 Season 29 Season 34
Seasons of Jackanory
Jackanory currently has 5 seasons and 87 episodes. Most episodes run for around 15 minutes, which makes the show easy to binge in short bursts. The series is currently marked as "Returning Series". The most recently aired episode came out in 1991.
Season 1
Jackanory Season 18 • TV Show
Jackanory Season 19 • TV Show
Jackanory Season 19
Jackanory Season 29 • TV Show
Jackanory Season 29
Jackanory Season 34 • TV Show
Jackanory Season 34
release-radar
When is the next season of Jackanory coming out?
Jackanory is listed as an ongoing series with a "Returning Series" production status, but the next episode or season has not yet been given a firm air date in the official schedule. The most recent episode aired on January 4, 1991, so any future release date is likely to fall after that. Looking at previous seasons, gaps between seasons have often been well over a year, so it may take some time before the next season arrives.
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overview
What is Jackanory about?
Jackanory is a long-running BBC children's television series that was designed to stimulate an interest in reading. The show was first transmitted on 13 December 1965, the first story being the fairy-tale Cap-o'-Rushes read by Lee Montague. Jackanory continued to be broadcast until 1996, clocking up around 3,500 episodes in its 30-year run. The final story, The House at Pooh Corner by A. A. Milne, was read by Alan Bennett and broadcast on 24 March 1996. The show returned on 27 November 2006 for two one-off stories. The show's format, which varied little over the decades, involved an actor reading from children's novels or folk tales, usually while seated in an armchair. From time to time the scene being read would be illustrated by a specially commissioned still drawing, often by Quentin Blake. Usually a single book would occupy five daily fifteen-minute episodes, from Monday to Friday. It blends kids elements. The series reflects a distinct GB style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creators, Joy Whitby, Mary Tourtel and Alfred Bestall.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for Jackanory
Jackanory has been releasing episodes between December 1965 and January 1991 across 5 seasons. So far there are 87 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. Historically there have been longer waits of around 76 months between seasons, which can explain why some fans search early for hints about the next release. Until a new date appears, January 1991 remains the latest confirmed release window for the show.