Episode 1
Forever Young
Episode credits
Guest stars John Bird, Sarah Lancashire
TV series
Dramarama
19837 seasons7.3 / 10
Dramarama is the name of a British children's anthology series broadcast on ITV between 1983 and 1989. It tended to feature drama of a science fiction or supernatural bent. The series was created by Anna Home, then head of children's and youth programming at TVS, however production responsibilities were divided amongst most of the regional ITV franchise holders. Thus, each episode was in practice a one-off production with its own cast and crew, up to and including the executive producer. Dramarama was largely a place for new talent to prove themselves and was a launching pad for the likes of Anthony Horowitz, Paul Abbott, Kay Mellor, Janice Hally, Tony Kearney, David Tennant and Ann Marie Di Mambro. It was one of Dennis Spooner's last credits. One of Dramarama's episodes, "Dodger, Bonzo And The Rest", gained so much popularity that it was turned in to its own series the following year. It starred Lee Ross and was based around a large foster home. The episode "Blackbird Singing In The Dead of Night" was developed by Granada into the TV series Children's Ward. It was also repeated for the first time since its original broadcast on 5 January 2013, during CITV's 30th anniversary Old Skool Weekend. The Series 7 episode "Back To Front" – notable for featuring a mirror image of the Yorkshire Television logo card at the end – was repeated on 6 January 2013, again as part of CITV's 30th anniversary Old Skool Weekend.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Dramarama premiered September 12, 1983. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Dramarama is the name of a British children's anthology series broadcast on ITV between 1983 and 1989. It tended to feature drama of a science fiction or supernatural bent. The series was created by Anna Home, then head of children's and youth programming at TVS, however production responsibilities were divided amongst most of the regional ITV franchise holders. Thus, each episode was in practice a one-off production with its own cast and crew, up to and including the executive producer. Dramarama was largely a place for new talent to prove themselves and was a launching pad for the likes of Anthony Horowitz, Paul Abbott, Kay Mellor, Janice Hally, Tony Kearney, David Tennant and Ann Marie Di Mambro. It was one of Dennis Spooner's last credits. One of Dramarama's episodes, "Dodger, Bonzo And The Rest", gained so much popularity that it was turned in to its own series the following year. It starred Lee Ross and was based around a large foster home. The episode "Blackbird Singing In The Dead of Night" was developed by Granada into the TV series Children's Ward. It was also repeated for the first time since its original broadcast on 5 January 2013, during CITV's 30th anniversary Old Skool Weekend. The Series 7 episode "Back To Front" – notable for featuring a mirror image of the Yorkshire Television logo card at the end – was repeated on 6 January 2013, again as part of CITV's 30th anniversary Old Skool Weekend.
Season 6 episodes
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Episode 2
The Macramé Man
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Directed by Haldane DuncanWritten by Stuart HepburnGuest stars Kathryn Howden, Elizabeth Millbank
Episode 3
The Wrong Button
A school art class visits a noble country estate, with a disused fairground next door. At the same time, a devil-in-training causes chaos among the visitors. But a rascal student can see him and brings his two best friends for a ride.
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Written by Anthony HorowitzGuest stars Christopher Biggins, Timothy Carlton
Episode 5
Blackbird Singing in the Dead of Night
Kim, a girl rendered deaf by an accident, has to return to the children's ward for a second time when the first operation fails. Whilst there, she befriends a boy who is immature on the outside, but has a good hear
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Directed by Spencer CampbellWritten by Kay MellorGuest stars Steve Dixon, Annette Ekblom
Episode 6
Big T for Trouble
Jackie's outrageous lies always get her into trouble, but she can't escape her job as a bridesmaid in pink.
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Directed by Tony KyshWritten by Janey PregerGuest stars Valerie Holliman
Episode 8
Making Waves
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Directed by John DarnellWritten by Brian TruemanGuest stars Jim Broadbent, Linda Bassett
Episode 9
Just a Normal Girl
Sandy is left paraplegic as a result of a car accident, but finds courage through meeting other disabled children.
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Guest stars Vas Blackwood
Episode 10
Now You See Them
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Directed by Alistair ClarkeWritten by Nick McCartyGuest stars Don Henderson
Episode 11
Bogeymen
New neighbours in the street - a scary thing for four children, because the newcomers are from the West Indies. Their wild imagination brings them to break into the neighbours court.
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Directed by John DarnellWritten by Jan NeedleGuest stars Tat Whalley, Rudolph Walker
Episode 12
The Alien
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Directed by Kay PatrickWritten by John ChambersGuest stars Chris Larner
Episode 13
The Secret of Croftmore
A teenage Scottish boy named Calum Gillies, who does not want to leave his beloved Croftmore in the Highlands to move to Edinburgh, receives assistance from the ghosts of his distant relatives.
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Directed by Haldane DuncanGuest stars David Tennant, Kate Sandison
Episode 14
The Bubblegum Brigade
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Directed by Roger CheveleyWritten by Bill Oddie, Laura BeaumontGuest stars Bill Oddie
Episode 15
Playing for Wales
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Directed by Pennant RobertsWritten by Nigel CrowleGuest stars Fraser Cains
Episode 16
Snap Decision
finale
Tennis playing schoolboy Peter is anxious over an upcoming tournament. When his wheelchair-bound and photo-obsessed younger brother begins to attract more attention from his girlfriend, Peter's bitter resentments come to the surface.
Episode credits
Guest stars Wil Johnson
Episode information updated Jul 26, 2026
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Cast
Anthony DanielsMr. Cane
Alfred MarksCaptain Katt
Christopher BigginsArnold
Jim BroadbentUncle Keith
David TennantNeil McDonald
Mike BerryDad
Kieran O'BrienTrotter
David HaigBill BrockProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 91
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CITVUnited Kingdom
Themes
anthologysupernatural