The Ink Thief

Rating: 10
Cast: Richard O'Brien, Joyce Springer, Richard Ridings, Toyah Willcox, Felicity Todd

The titular Ink Thief steals the power of children's imaginations by removing ink from books and drawings, dragging young siblings Sam and Jim into his fantastical world of Bumps and Oobs.

Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureKids

Seasons

1. Hello Kiddies

Air Date: 1994-07-20

After moving to a new home, siblings Sam and Jim stumble onto the lair of the nefarious Ink Thief, where they meet mysterious librarian Miz Tiggle and other strange creatures who go bump in the night.

2. Strange Books

Air Date: 1994-07-27

When Jim is lured by The Ink Thief's charm, Sam turns to the Bumps in an attempt to save her brother.

3. Nasty and the OOB

Air Date: 1994-08-03

Sam learns The Ink Thief's origins, Miz Tiggle calls a meeting of the Official Organisation of Bumps, and Jim discovers a page which provides his captor with immense superpowers.

4. Earth, Water, Cheese and Air

Air Date: 1994-08-10

Sam and Mizz Tiggle travel through the Apopalyptic Spiral to reunite the Four Bumps of the Apopalypse. Meanwhile, Jim discovers The Ink Thief can increase his power by stealing the lifeforce from other Bumps.

5. Earth + Water = Muddle

Air Date: 1994-08-17

Dog tries to protect the library as Sam, Miz Tiggle and Snoop go to meet Rock. Meanwhile, The Ink Thief drains his powers faster than his minions can collect more.