Episodes
1. The Wazir Takes a Wife
January 25, 1973
32 min
When the Wazir of Baghdad decides it is time for a new wife, Ali Oopla, his servant, begins a search for suitable candidates.
Guest Stars:
Anna Brett, Josephine Tewson, Alan Curtis, Norman Chappell, Valerie Stanton
2. Festival of Magic
February 1, 1973
31 min
Ali is caught up in a curious case of identity confusion when Baghdad plays host to a festival of magic, and the most powerful sorcerers in the land arrive in town.
Guest Stars:
Bill Fraser, Alan Curtis, Ronnie Brody, Lee Young, Mark Nicholls
3. Genie of the Bottle
February 8, 1973
31 min
The Wazir hopes to marry his two daughters, Boobiana and Saccharine, off as the latest wives of the Sultan, the richest man in the world. However, he'll need to raise a dowry, and that could involve selling Ali to become a galley slave!
Guest Stars:
Anna Brett, Lee Young, Gertan Klauber, Jackie Wright, John Louis Mansi
4. A Cargo of Crumpet
February 15, 1973
31 min
Ali's sent to the market to purchase a woman for his master to gift to the Caliph. Unfortunately a rival bidder is particularly wealthy, and Ali must pull some tricks out of his sleeve to avoid being roasted alive himself!
Guest Stars:
Anna Brett, Norman Chappell, Alan Curtis, Janet Webb, Jackie Wright
5. Ali and the Thieves
February 22, 1973
28 min
Ali is initially less than concerned when his master is captured for ransom or slavery by thieves operating on behalf of a foreign ruler — until, that is, he is reminded of the law decreeing the death of a slave upon the loss of his master!
Guest Stars:
Anna Brett, Alan Curtis, Patrick Troughton, Jane Murdoch, Winifred Sabine