The Jacksons/episodes
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Here is a list of every episode of the schools radio series The Jacksons.
The list is mainly based on the Radio Times listings, with a few additions from the sources listed on the main page about the series.
There are some cases where two episodes have the same title, especially towards the end of the series. I am pretty sure they are really separate episodes and it is just coincidence that the same title was used, because the writers are different. The only exception is At The Pantomime, a title used in January 1961 and January 1963, both times written by Jeffrey Segal - so it's possible this was the same episode both times.
There are three episodes in the list with no information about who wrote them. If you can fill in the missing information, please get in touch.
Solid lines show the breaks between school terms.
| Num | Title | Writer | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Settling In | Philippa Pearce | 17 Sep 1956 |
| 2. | Happy Birthday | Philippa Pearce | 24 Sep 1956 |
| 3. | The Surprise Present | Philippa Pearce | 1 Oct 1956 |
| 4. | Building a Shed | Philippa Pearce | 8 Oct 1956 |
| 5. | Home From The Sea | Philippa Pearce | 15 Oct 1956 |
| 6. | Fog | Philippa Pearce | 22 Oct 1956 |
| 7. | The Lost Dog | D. J. Saint | 29 Oct 1956 |
| 8. | Decorating the Bedroom | D. J. Saint | 5 Nov 1956 |
| 9. | A Night at the Theatre | D. J. Saint | 12 Nov 1956 |
| 10. | Anogra Rabbits | D. J. Saint | 19 Nov 1956 |
| 11. | Preparing for Christmas | Philippa Pearce | 26 Nov 1956 |
| 12. | The Carol Concert | Sam Langdon | 3 Dec 1956 |
| 13. | Mr Jackson Buys a Car | Hugh David | 14 Jan 1957 |
| 14. | Harry Meets the Youth Employment Officer | Hugh David | 21 Jan 1957 |
| 15. | Mrs Nicholls Breaks Her Leg | Philippa Pearce | 28 Jan 1957 |
| 16. | The Postman's Story | Philippa Pearce | 4 Feb 1957 |
| 17. | The Boys Build a Boat | Hugh David | 11 Feb 1957 |
| 18. | A Fire at the Manor | Garry Lyle | 18 Feb 1957 |
| 19. | Uncle Bert Comes Back from Canada | John Allen | 25 Feb 1957 |
| 20. | A Story From Canada | John Allen | 4 Mar 1957 |
| 21. | Ken Starts a Garden | Garry Lyle | 11 Mar 1957 |
| 22. | A Night Listening In | Philippa Pearce | 18 Mar 1957 |
| 23. | Harry Gets a Job | Charles E. Stidwill | 25 Mar 1957 |
| 24. | Planning a Summer Holiday | Garry Lyle | 1 Apr 1957 |
| 25. | Food from the Garden | Garry Lyle | 6 May 1957 |
| 26. | The Lost Library Book | D. J. Saint | 13 May 1957 |
| 27. | Betty Changes Her Job | Philippa Pearce | 20 May 1957 |
| 28. | The Jacksons go for a Picnic | Philippa Pearce | 27 May 1957 |
| 29. | Ken Breaks a Window | Philippa Pearce | 3 Jun 1957 |
| 30. | A Visit to the Manor House | D. J. Saint | 17 Jun 1957 |
| 31. | Ken Learns to Swim | Garry Lyle | 24 Jun 1957 |
| 32. | Fenton Flower Show | Philippa Pearce | 1 Jul 1957 |
| 33. | 23 Willow Street | Philippa Pearce | 23 Sep 1957 |
| 34. | Betty Learns to Drive | D. J. Saint | 30 Sep 1957 |
| 35. | Fenton Fair | Charles E. Stidwill | 7 Oct 1957 |
| 36. | Mrs Jackson Goes Away | Charles E. Stidwill | 14 Oct 1957 |
| 37. | Betty's Dance Dress | D. J. Saint | 21 Oct 1957 |
| 38. | The Hallowe'en Ghost | Philippa Pearce | 28 Oct 1957 |
| 39. | Uncle Bert Comes Home Again | Alan Boucher | 4 Nov 1957 |
| 40. | Mr Jackson Builds a Garage | Garry Lyle | 11 Nov 1957 |
| 41. | Chip Goes to the Vet | D. J. Saint | 18 Nov 1957 |
| 42. | The Christmas Concert | Sam Langdon | 25 Nov 1957 |
| 43. | The Fancy Dress Party | Charles E. Stidwill | 2 Dec 1957 |
| 44. | Family Budget | Philippa Pearce | 13 Jan 1958 |
| 45. | Burst Pipes | Hugh David | 20 Jan 1958 |
| 46. | Key of the Door | Philippa Pearce | 27 Jan 1958 |
| 47. | Floods at Fenton | Hugh David | 3 Feb 1958 |
| 48. | At the Post Office | Charles E. Stidwill | 10 Feb 1958 |
| 49. | The New Greenhouse | Garry Lyle | 17 Feb 1958 |
| 50. | Ken's Collection | D. J. Saint | 24 Feb 1958 |
| 51. | Breaking and Entering | Phillip Mann | 3 Mar 1958 |
| 52. | Rehearsing a Play | Phillip Mann | 10 Mar 1958 |
| 53. | Spring Cleaning | D. J. Saint | 17 Mar 1958 |
| 54. | A Day in London | Charles E. Stidwill | 24 Mar 1958 |
| 55. | Grandfather Comes to Stay | Philippa Pearce | 21 Apr 1958 |
| 56. | What's Under the Road? | Charles E. Stidwill | 28 Apr 1958 |
| 57. | The Boat Adventure | Hugh David | 5 May 1958 |
| 58. | The Awkward Customer | Sam Langdon | 12 May 1958 |
| 59. | The Lost Child | Charles E. Stidwill | 19 May 1958 |
| 60. | The Fishpond | Garry Lyle | 2 Jun 1958 |
| 61. | Harry's New Camera | Phillip Mann | 9 Jun 1958 |
| 62. | Ken Minds the Baby | D. J. Saint | 16 Jun 1958 |
| 63. | Fenton Roman Villa | Garry Lyle | 23 Jun 1958 |
| 64. | Fenton Pageant | Philippa Pearce | 30 Jun 1958 |
| 65. | Wedding Anniversary | Philippa Pearce | 22 Sep 1958 |
| 66. | Harry Gets a Rise | Charles E. Stidwill | 29 Sep 1958 |
| 67. | Accident in the Kitchen | Charles E. Stidwill | 6 Oct 1958 |
| 68. | Councillor Webb | Hugh David | 13 Oct 1958 |
| 69. | Ken Plays the Recorder | D. J. Saint | 20 Oct 1958 |
| 70. | Hidden Treasure | Garry Lyle | 27 Oct 1958 |
| 71. | Uncle Bert Home Again | Phillip Mann | 3 Nov 1958 |
| 72. | Spaceman Ken | Phillip Mann | 10 Nov 1958 |
| 73. | Pigeon in the Chimney | Charles E. Stidwill | 17 Nov 1958 |
| 74. | Open Night at the Youth Club | Hugh David | 24 Nov 1958 |
| 75. | Christmas Candles | Phillip Mann | 1 Dec 1958 |
| 76. | The Jacksons at the Circus | D. J. Saint | 12 Jan 1959 |
| 77. | Tree Trouble | Phillip Mann | 19 Jan 1959 |
| 78. | Betty Learns to Skate | Charles E. Stidwill | 26 Jan 1959 |
| 79. | P.C. Dent Visits Ken | Charles E. Stidwill | 2 Feb 1959 |
| 80. | The New Reservoir | Hugh David | 9 Feb 1959 |
| 81. | Laying the Lino | Phillip Mann | 16 Feb 1959 |
| 82. | Betty Takes the Family for a Drive | D. J. Saint | 23 Feb 1959 |
| 83. | Painting the Fence | Garry Lyle | 2 Mar 1959 |
| 84. | Betty's Spring Outfit | Philippa Pearce | 9 Mar 1959 |
| 85. | Chickens in the Garden | Charles Mason | 16 Mar 1959 |
| 86. | Locked Out of 23 Willow Street | Garry Lyle | 20 Apr 1959 |
| 87. | Ken's Museum | Garry Lyle | 27 Apr 1959 |
| 88. | Choosing a Picture | Moira F. Doolan | 4 May 1959 |
| 89. | Trouble at Truman and Hope's | Charles E. Stidwill | 11 May 1959 |
| 90. | Fenton from the Air | Phillip Mann | 25 May 1959 |
| 91. | The Lost Brooch | D. J. Saint | 1 Jun 1959 |
| 92. | Island in the Fen | Phillip Mann | 8 Jun 1959 |
| 93. | The Wasp's Nest | D. J. Saint | 15 Jun 1959 |
| 94. | Harry and Ken Go To Camp | Hugh David | 22 Jun 1959 |
| 95. | Fenton Sale of Work | Margaret J. Miller | 29 Jun 1959 |
| 96. | Family Photograph | Phillip Mann | 21 Sep 1959 |
| 97. | The Puppet Show | 28 Sep 1959 | |
| 98. | Harry Finds a Friend | Hugh David | 5 Oct 1959 |
| 99. | Chimney on Fire | Charles E. Stidwill | 12 Oct 1959 |
| 100. | Family Misunderstanding | Hugh David | 19 Oct 1959 |
| 101. | The Pen Friend | Phillip Mann | 26 Oct 1959 |
| 102. | Cat up a Tree | Charles E. Stidwill | 2 Nov 1959 |
| 103. | Fireworks at Fenton | Garry Lyle | 9 Nov 1959 |
| 104. | Ken Meets an Explorer | Garry Lyle | 16 Nov 1959 |
| 105. | The Bad Patient | D. J. Saint | 23 Nov 1959 |
| 106. | Presents for Christmas | D. J. Saint | 30 Nov 1959 |
| 107. | The Band Concert | Margaret J. Miller | 7 Dec 1959 |
| 108. | Betty Gets a Rise | Rita Udall | 18 Jan 1960 |
| 109. | Tom Webb's Aquarium | Garry Lyle | 25 Jan 1960 |
| 110. | Ken Joins in a Quiz | Edward Blishen | 1 Feb 1960 |
| 111. | Secretary of the Youth Club | Charles E. Stidwill | 8 Feb 1960 |
| 112. | The Awkward Invitation | Phillip Mann | 15 Feb 1960 |
| 113. | Betty's Bargain | D. J. Saint | 22 Feb 1960 |
| 114. | Accident at Work | Garry Lyle | 29 Feb 1960 |
| 115. | The Lost Budgerigar | Charles E. Stidwill | 7 Mar 1960 |
| 116. | Painting the House | Peter Claughton | 14 Mar 1960 |
| 117. | Fenton Council Meeting | Phillip Mann | 21 Mar 1960 |
| 118. | Youth Hostel Weekend | Garry Lyle | 28 Mar 1960 |
| 119. | Developing a Photograph | Phillip Mann | 2 May 1960 |
| 120. | Pigeons on the Roof | 9 May 1960 | |
| 121. | Ken Makes a Speech | L. P. Ball | 16 May 1960 |
| 122. | The Car Accident | Richard Wortley | 23 May 1960 |
| 123. | Television Competition | Phillip Mann | 30 May 1960 |
| 124. | The Boat Picnic | Hugh David | 13 Jun 1960 |
| 125. | Ken and Harry Help with the Harvest | Garry Lyle | 20 Jun 1960 |
| 126. | Planning a Trip Abroad | Edward Blishen | 27 Jun 1960 |
| 127. | A Dog at Boulogne | Edward Blishen | 4 Jul 1960 |
| 128. | Betty's Engagement | Philippa Pearce | 19 Sep 1960 |
| 129. | The Jacksons Start Saving | Margaret J. Miller | 26 Sep 1960 |
| 130. | Ken Thinks of a Job | Rita Udall | 3 Oct 1960 |
| 131. | Ricky Webb in Trouble | Jeffrey Segal | 10 Oct 1960 |
| 132. | Emergency Telephone Call | Garry Lyle | 17 Oct 1960 |
| 133. | The Rabbits on Show | Charles E. Stidwill | 24 Oct 1960 |
| 134. | House-Hunting | Philippa Pearce | 31 Oct 1960 |
| 135. | Ken Rides a Pony | Garry Lyle | 7 Nov 1960 |
| 136. | Books or Magazines? | Edward Blishen | 14 Nov 1960 |
| 137. | Judy Webb and the Stick Insects | Edward Blishen | 21 Nov 1960 |
| 138. | The Youth Club Makes a Plan | Rita Udall | 28 Nov 1960 |
| 139. | Toys for Christmas | Richard Wortley | 5 Dec 1960 |
| 140. | At the Pantomime | Jeffrey Segal | 16 Jan 1961 |
| 141. | Frost in the Greenhouse | Garry Lyle | 23 Jan 1961 |
| 142. | Exploring Fenton | Garry Lyle | 30 Jan 1961 |
| 143. | Sending a Parcel Abroad | Margaret J. Miller | 6 Feb 1961 |
| 144. | Ken Sees the Youth Employment Officer | Rita Udall | 13 Feb 1961 |
| 145. | A Visit to Grandad | Charles E. Stidwill | 20 Feb 1961 |
| 146. | Ken Turns Cook | 27 Feb 1961 | |
| 147. | Accident to Chip | Richard Wortley | 6 Mar 1961 |
| 148. | The Borrowed Tape Recorder | Edward Blishen | 13 Mar 1961 |
| 149. | Rummage Sale | Margaret J. Miller | 20 Mar 1961 |
| 150. | Tom Webb Goes to the Dentist | Margaret J. Miller | 24 Apr 1961 |
| 151. | Wedding Preparations | D. J. Saint | 1 May 1961 |
| 152. | Harry Makes a Sundial | John Brodie | 8 May 1961 |
| 153. | Treasure Hunt | Garry Lyle | 15 May 1961 |
| 154. | Ken Applies For His Job | Ronald Smurthwaite | 29 May 1961 |
| 155. | The Canoe Race | Richard Wortley | 5 Jun 1961 |
| 156. | Betty Gets Married | D. J. Saint | 12 Jun 1961 |
| 157. | The Fenton Gazette | Edward Blishen | 19 Jun 1961 |
| 158. | Swarm in June | Garry Lyle | 26 Jun 1961 |
| 159. | Harvest Festival | Garry Lyle | 18 Sep 1961 |
| 160. | The Youth Club Has an Idea | Margaret J. Miller | 25 Sep 1961 |
| 161. | Tom and Ken and Football (working title: The Football Match) | Jeffrey Segal | 2 Oct 1961 |
| 162. | Ken - Police Cadet | Ronald Smurthwaite | 9 Oct 1961 |
| 163. | Watching Television | Jeffrey Segal | 16 Oct 1961 |
| 164. | A Visit to the Motor Show | Garry Lyle | 23 Oct 1961 |
| 165. | Guy Fawkes' Night | Richard Wortley | 30 Oct 1961 |
| 166. | A Present for Uncle Bert | Ronald Smurthwaite | 6 Nov 1961 |
| 167. | Betty Moves In | Rita Udall | 13 Nov 1961 |
| 168. | Tom's White Mice | Charles E. Stidwill | 20 Nov 1961 |
| 169. | Newcomers to Fenton | Margaret J. Miller | 27 Nov 1961 |
| 170. | The Christmas Treat | Honor Wyatt | 4 Dec 1961 |
| 171. | A Visit to the Airport | Garry Lyle | 15 Jan 1962 |
| 172. | Uncle Bert Comes Home | Jeffrey Segal | 22 Jan 1962 |
| 173. | Judy Enters a Competition | Margaret J. Miller | 29 Jan 1962 |
| 174. | Tom Helps Out at the Garage | Garry Lyle | 5 Feb 1962 |
| 175. | Fancy Dress Night at the Youth Club | Rose Segal | 12 Feb 1962 |
| 176. | Judy Joins the Library | Edward Blishen | 19 Feb 1962 |
| 177. | Betty's Housewarming | Margaret J. Miller | 26 Feb 1962 |
| 178. | Planning the Garden | Garry Lyle | 5 Mar 1962 |
| 179. | Making a Bird Table | Charles E. Stidwill | 12 Mar 1962 |
| 180. | Pocket Money | Jeffrey Segal | 19 Mar 1962 |
| 181. | Easter Eggs | Margaret J. Miller | 26 Mar 1962 |
| 182. | A Barbecue | Garry Lyle | 30 Apr 1962 |
| 183. | Camping Out | Richard Wortley | 7 May 1962 |
| 184. | Fenton Museum | Edward Blishen | 14 May 1962 |
| 185. | Ken Learns to Drive | Ronald Smurthwaite | 21 May 1962 |
| 186. | A Visit to the Swimming Baths | Garry Lyle | 28 May 1962 |
| 187. | Judy Thinks About a Job | Margaret J. Miller | 4 Jun 1962 |
| 188. | Tom Starts Collecting Stamps | Charles E. Stidwill | 18 Jun 1962 |
| 189. | Jean Dubois Visits Tom | Edward Blishen | 25 Jun 1962 |
| 190. | Fenton Carnival | Jeffrey Segal | 2 Jul 1962 |
| 191. | Harry's Twenty-First | Garry Lyle | 17 Sep 1962 |
| 192. | Ken on a Police Cadet Course | Ronald Smurthwaite | 24 Sep 1962 |
| 193. | Tom Takes Charge | Margaret J. Miller | 1 Oct 1962 |
| 194. | Litter Problem | Garry Lyle | 8 Oct 1962 |
| 195. | Ricky in Hospital | Edward Blishen | 15 Oct 1962 |
| 196. | Chimney Fire | Rose Segal | 22 Oct 1962 |
| 197. | Fenton Fire Station | Jeffrey Segal | 29 Oct 1962 |
| 198. | Hallowe'en | Beryl King | 5 Nov 1962 |
| 199. | Judy at the Office | Ronald Smurthwaite | 12 Nov 1962 |
| 200. | Ken Becomes an Uncle | Margaret J. Miller | 19 Nov 1962 |
| 201. | Fog | Jeffrey Segal | 26 Nov 1962 |
| 202. | Preparing for Christmas | Cameron Miller | 3 Dec 1962 |
| 203. | Christening Party | Margaret J. Miller | 14 Jan 1963 |
| 204. | At the Pantomime | Jeffrey Segal | 21 Jan 1963 |
| 205. | Uncle Bert Comes Home | Garry Lyle | 28 Jan 1963 |
| 206. | Burst Pipes | Jeffrey Segal | 4 Feb 1963 |
| 207. | Betty's Dinner Party | Margaret J. Miller | 11 Feb 1963 |
| 208. | A Suspicious Incident | Ronald Smurthwaite | 18 Feb 1963 |
| 209. | Ken Buys a Scooter | Guy Lethbridge | 25 Feb 1963 |
| 210. | The Youth Club Makes a Plan | Garry Lyle | 4 Mar 1963 |
| 211. | Tom Learns About Photography | Alaric Cotter | 11 Mar 1963 |
| 212. | Spring Cleaning | Rose Segal | 18 Mar 1963 |
| 213. | A Visit to the Zoo | Edward Blishen | 25 Mar 1963 |
| 214. | Filming in Fenton | Jeffrey Segal | 29 Apr 1963 |
| 215. | Road Safety Rally | Alaric Cotter | 6 May 1963 |
| 216. | Club Night | Rose Segal | 13 May 1963 |
| 217. | Tom Goes Fishing | Garry Lyle | 20 May 1963 |
| 218. | A Visit to London | Margaret J. Miller | 27 May 1963 |
| 219. | Tom Takes a River Trip | Garry Lyle | 10 Jun 1963 |
| 220. | Minding the Baby | Margaret J. Miller | 17 Jun 1963 |
| 221. | Helping in the Garden | Garry Lyle | 24 Jun 1963 |
| 222. | Farewell to Fenton | Jeffrey Segal | 1 Jul 1963 |
