

Tricky Business was a British children's sitcom which ran for three series from 1989 to 1991. It featured Anthony Davis, Sally Ann Marsh and Una Stubbs in the first series, David Wood, Anthony Davis, Patsy Palmer, a puppet rabbit called Crabtree in the second and Bernie Clifton and Leslie Schofield in the third. Paul Zenon was the longest-surviving cast member, playing Tricky Micky in series two and himself in series three, as well as being the magic consultant for both those series.


Apr 5, 1990 - 25m
Preparations for the Tricky Business magic club are in full swing as the miserable Mr Sadd is plotting to close down the shop. A talking rabbit and a magic crystal ball make this a show not to be missed!

Apr 12, 1990 - 25m
Tim Clothier , an 11-year-old magician from Somerset, brings his vanishing cabinet to the show this week.

Apr 19, 1990 - 25m
Crabtree's ears go into overdrive this week. Now you see him, now you don't.

Apr 26, 1990 - 25m
Today, the magic shop has a zoo atmosphere.

May 3, 1990 - 25m
The Tricky Business club members plan a special birthday show for Jeannie.

May 10, 1990 - 25m
Today's programme features tricks with escapology, pom-poms and stolen stink bombs.

May 17, 1990 - 25m
Woody is rehearsing a new illusion today.

May 24, 1990 - 25m
Woody organises a ghost watch. Guests: Mystina and Paul Zerdin.

May 31, 1990 - 25m
Woody is determined to win the local council competition to put Tricky Business back on its feet. Will he succeed ? Watch this final programme and find out.