century. He also confirmed that he had drafted a new script. Negotiations for a film had reached pre-production stages when Carpenter died while walking his dog in the countryside at the age of 82 on 26 February 2012. The first episode of the first series is available to view in full for registered users at the BFI Screenonline site. The full series was shown on the UK free-to-air television channel Talking Pictures TV from Saturday 2 November 2019. Books There are two novelisations by Carpenter, one for each series: Catweazle and Catweazle and the Magic Zodiac. Both books were illustrated by George Adamson. A 20-page picture book, Catweazle in Marrow Escape was also produced, written by Alan Fennell. A comic strip version featured in the TV comic Look-in, written by Angus P. Allan, and three annuals were also released by World, from 1970 to 1972. Film A German film adaptation of the series was released in June 2021, featuring German comedian Otto Waalkes as Catweazle. The film was mostly shot on location at Eberbach Abbey and Stolberg (Kupferhof Rosenthal, primary school Grüntalstraße, Oldtown) and the Katzensteine between Mechernich and Satzvey Castle. Legacy English professional wrestler Gary Cooper (1939-1992) adopted the ring name "Catweazle" and similar image to the title character of the programme. Signed to Joint Promotions, he appeared regularly on the wrestling slot of World of Sport, including Mick McManus' retirement match in 1982. References External links Official UK fanclub website 'A Magical Spell in the Countryside' article and ephemera at The Paul Pert Screen Collection Episode guide, cast profiles and background information British Film Institute Screen Online 1970 British television series debuts 1971 British television series endings British children's fantasy television series British supernatural television shows ITV children's television shows London Weekend Television shows English-language television shows 1970s British children's television series British time travel television series Television about magic Wizards in television