Iain Morris

writer, creator
TV Episode

Time Bandits, s01e01

Kevin Haddock

After stealing the Map of the Universe from the Supreme Being, a band of dissatisfied new bandits pops through the time portal in Kevin’s bedroom—and the adventures begin! —Michael Main
Dad was right. It is just a pile of stones with a gift shop.
A pirate ship, bits of earth torn from the ground, and the cast of Time Bandits float in front of colorful clouds.
  • Fantasy
  • Comedy
  • Audience: Families
  • Definite Time Travel
TV Episode

Time Bandits, s01e02

Mayan

Even though Kevin seems (mostly) helpful to the bandits, Penelope still tries to dump him in the Ice Age and Maya times. —Michael Main
I’m not cut out to be a time traveling bandit.
Young Kal-El Tuk (as Kevin) stands boldly, wearing his glasses, knight tunic, and translation helmet.
  • Fantasy
  • Audience: Families
  • Definite Time Travel
TV Episode

Time Bandits, s01e05

Georgian

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  • Undetermined
  • Audience: Families
  • Definite Time Travel
TV Episode

Time Bandits, s01e03

Medieval

With the aid of a triceritops skull that Kevin nabbed in the Cretaceous, the gang tries to pass itself off as dragon slayers in medieval Nottingham. And then, just when you’re starting to think this story might be too slim for an entire series, we get sister Saffron coming after Kevin. —Michael Main
We don’t know if we can change time or effect it at all.”
Lisa Kudrow (as Penelope) sits on a log in a forest, addressing a group of people offscreen.
  • Undetermined
  • Audience: Families
  • Definite Time Travel
TV Episode

Time Bandits, s01e04

Prohibition

Kevin and the gang face literal gangsters in Harlem during the prohibition era; Saffron cohorts with Tomoe Gozen, a female samurai in feudal Japan. —Michael Main
Kevin: Then after that day, no one ever saw him again.
Gangsters: Oh! You had him disappeared? 
Kevin: Moved to Preston.
Gangsters: Ahem. Moved to Preston? That’s cold.
Kiera Thompson (as Kevin’s sister, Saffron) holds up a hand drawing of Kevin dressed as a medieval page boy.
  • Undetermined
  • Audience: Families
  • Definite Time Travel
TV Episode

Time Bandits, s01e05

Georgian

In Georgian England, Judy entices Casanova, Penelope angers the Earl of Sandwich, and Fianna finds the bandits. —Michael Main
Penelope: But if you were challenged to a duel, what would you do?
Kevin: Well, I'd tell a teacher or another adult.
Rachel Harris (as the hairy, frowning demon Fianna)
  • Undetermined
  • Audience: Families
  • Definite Time Travel
TV Episode

Time Bandits, s01e06

Mansa Musa

Kevin is faced with a tough decision when when the people of the Mali Empire appreciate his quirkiness and offer to take him in. —Michael Main
His hajj to Mecca comprised 60,005 people . . . The number of people is different. We changed something! There’s five more people—us!
Grey-haired, wide-eyed Taika Waititi (as the Supreme Being) leans forward in his pastel-blue suit.
  • Undetermined
  • Audience: Families
  • Definite Time Travel
TV Episode

Time Bandits, s01e07

Ice Age

Kevin and the Bandits finally meet up with Saffron in the ice age where over a period of three years she’s become legendary among the Neanderthals. —Michael Main
Kiera Thompson (as Saffron), dressed as a Neanderthal with face paint and ratty hair.
  • Bronze Medal Eloi
  • Undetermined
  • Audience: Families
  • Definite Time Travel