Professor Branestawm. Professor Branestawm (Harry Hill). Copyright: BBC
Professor Branestawm
- TV comedy drama
- BBC One
- 2014 - 2015
- 2 episodes (2 series)
Adaptation of the Norman Hunter's children's stories with Harry Hill as the original mad professor. Stars Harry Hill, Madeline Holliday, Simon Day, Vicki Pepperdine, Sophie Thompson and more.
Episode menu
The Incredible Adventures Of Professor Branestawm
Armed with a multitude of crazy inventions and alongside his eccentric allies Colonel Dedshott, Mrs Flittersnoop and young apprentice Connie, Professor Branestawm takes on scheming businessman Mr Bullimore and officious local councillor Harold Haggerstone, to try and stop their plans to bulldoze his workshop to make way for a giant munitions factory, right in the middle of town.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 24th December 2014
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 60 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 24th October 2016 | 2:25pm | Gold |
| Thursday 27th October 2016 | 8:55am | CBBC |
| Saturday 29th October 2016 | 3:50pm | Gold |
| Sunday 30th October 2016 | 11:10am | Gold |
| Wednesday 21st December 2016 | 11:30am | Gold |
| Saturday 24th December 2016 | 8:50am | Gold |
| Monday 2nd January 2017 | 7:00pm | CBBC |
| Friday 14th April 2017 | 8:10am | Gold |
| Monday 17th April 2017 | 5:50pm | W |
| Tuesday 18th April 2017 | 3:00pm | W |
| Thursday 21st December 2017 | 7:40am | Gold |
| Thursday 21st December 2017 | 2:40pm | Gold |
| Sunday 24th December 2017 | 5:20pm | W |
| Monday 25th December 2017 | 1:00pm | W |
| Saturday 30th December 2017 | 5:00pm | W |
| Sunday 31st December 2017 | 4:30pm | W |
| Monday 1st January 2018 | 7:55pm | CBBC |
| Friday 21st December 2018 | 12:30pm | Gold |
| Saturday 22nd December 2018 | 7:50am | Gold |
| Saturday 19th October 2019 | 10:20am | Gold |
| Sunday 20th October 2019 | 8:25am | Gold |
| Wednesday 15th April 2020 | 9:25am | CBBC |
| Saturday 17th October 2020 | 8:05pm | CBBC |
| Monday 26th October 2020 | 9:50am | CBBC |
| Sunday 13th June 2021 | 1:35pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 25th July 2021 | 2:00pm | CBBC |
| Monday 27th December 2021 | 7:35pm | CBBC |
| Saturday 5th February 2022 | 6:00pm | CBBC |
| Sunday 6th February 2022 | 9:55am | CBBC |
| Saturday 2nd April 2022 | 10:05am | CBBC |
| Wednesday 6th April 2022 | 9:00am | CBBC |
| Monday 2nd May 2022 | 10:40am | CBBC |
| Saturday 31st December 2022 | 6:00pm | CBBC |
| Monday 25th December 2023 | 5:40pm | CBBC |
Cast & crew
| Harry Hill | Professor Branestawm |
| Madeline Holliday | Connie |
| Simon Day | Colonel Dedshott |
| Vicki Pepperdine | Mrs. Flittersnoop |
| Sophie Thompson | Aggie |
| David Mitchell | Harold Haggerstone |
| Adrian Scarborough | The Vicar |
| Charlie Higson | The Mayor |
| Jason Forbes | P.C. Peasey |
| Doreen Ingleton | Miss Silt |
| Ben Miller | Mr. Bullimore |
| Miranda Richardson | Miss Blitherington |
| Barbara Durkin | Angelica |
| Jason Maverick | Robo Dad |
| Nathaniel Gleed | Teenage Branestawm |
| Isaac Stanmore | Young Bullimore |
| Lily Travers | Young Miss Blitherington |
| Charlie Higson | Writer |
| Sandy Johnson | Director |
| Rosemary McGowan | Producer |
| Ben Farrell | Executive Producer |
| Myfanwy Moore | Executive Producer |
| Mark Davies | Editor |
| Antony Cartlidge | Production Designer |
| Julian Nott | Composer |
| Norman Hunter | Creator |
Videos
Professor Branestawm Trailer
Meet Professor Branestawm, the original mad professor.
Featuring: Harry Hill (Professor Branestawm), Simon Day (Colonel Dedshott), Madeline Holliday (Connie), David Mitchell (Harold Haggerstone) & Ben Miller (Mr. Bullimore).
Professor Branestawm preview
Connie meets the Professor and sees he has invented a special machine.
Featuring: Harry Hill (Professor Branestawm) & Madeline Holliday (Connie).