TV series
The Trap Door
The Trap Door is a claymation-style animated television series, originally shown in the United Kingdom in 1984. The plot revolves around both the daily lives and the misadventures of a group of monsters living in a castle. Although the emphasis was on humour and the show was marketed as a children's programme but also for family entertainment, the show drew much from the genres of horror and dark fantasy. The show has since become a cult favourite and remains one of the most widely recognised kids' shows of the 1980s. Digital children's channel Pop started rerunning the show in 2010.
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Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Trap Door premiered October 6, 1986. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
The Trap Door is a claymation-style animated television series, originally shown in the United Kingdom in 1984. The plot revolves around both the daily lives and the misadventures of a group of monsters living in a castle. Although the emphasis was on humour and the show was marketed as a children's programme but also for family entertainment, the show drew much from the genres of horror and dark fantasy. The show has since become a cult favourite and remains one of the most widely recognised kids' shows of the 1980s. Digital children's channel Pop started rerunning the show in 2010.
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Cast
William RushtonBerk / Boni / The Thing Upstairs / Rogg (voice)Credits
- Created by
- Charlie Mills, Terry Brain
- Written by
- Steve Box, Charlie Mills, Terry Brain
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 40
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ITV1United Kingdom- CMTB AnimationUnited Kingdom
- Queensgate ProductionsUnited Kingdom