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Here Be Dragons co-curated by Cressida Cowell and Toothless - opens 13 July. Admission included with ticket to the Galleries

1001 Stories Collection

Bernard’s Watch

1001 Bernard s Watch
Added on 29th September 2020

Writer Andrew Norris
Director David Cobham
First shown 1997, CITV/ITV Network

Funny Magic
1001

What would you do if you could stop time?

Story

Bernard is a normal boy who is given a magic watch, which means he will never be late again! With this watch, Bernard can stop time around him for however long he likes and then restart it without anyone knowing. Bernard must choose how to use the watch and resist breaking too many rules.

Why we chose it

The ability to stop time is an appealing super-power and children enjoyed the concept of Bernard’s Watch and the fun he had while time was paused.

Where it came from

Andrew Norris began writing TV shows and books when he was 35. Many of his stories have been created both as books and TV shows.

Where it went next

Bernard’s Watch started as a TV Show then in 2001 was adapted into a book, by Norris, in a slightly different format, although the book was never as well known as the TV show.

Associated stories

Bernard’s Watch aired on CITV for seven series finishing in 2005. The last two series featured a change in format and cast.

Added on 29th September 2020

Writer Andrew Norris
Director David Cobham
First shown 1997, CITV/ITV Network

Funny Magic
1001