The Celestial Toymaker - Broadcast and Reception

Broadcast and Reception

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Episode Broadcast date Run time Viewers
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"The Celestial Toyroom" 2 April 1966 (1966-04-02) 24:40 8.0 Only stills and/or fragments exist
"The Hall of Dolls" 9 April 1966 (1966-04-09) 24:45 8.0 Only stills and/or fragments exist
"The Dancing Floor" 16 April 1966 (1966-04-16) 24:10 9.4 Only stills and/or fragments exist
"The Final Test" 23 April 1966 (1966-04-23) 23:57 7.8 16mm t/r

BBC Television, the producers, received complaints from lawyers acting on behalf of the late Frank Richards' estate. The character Cyril (played by Peter Stephens) was said to bear a remarkable resemblance to Billy Bunter. The BBC subsequently issued a disclaimer saying that Cyril was merely "Bunter-like".

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