The hunt for astrological signs continues. I wonder about the veracity of this treasure hunt, there are 2 outcomes, one is that Catweazle is just collecting random objects with the correct signs on and it will lead nowhere, the second is that these are the correct icons and the treasure hunt will build to finding the magic Catweazle seeks. I guess we will find out in about 11 more weeks time.
Catweazle and Cedric appear to be bonding and Cedric seems to be quickly getting up to speed that Catweazle really is unaware of some things. Catweazle finds his Taurus symbol in a pub sign which as luck would have it is about to be changed. I can imagine this was happening to a lot of pubs at the time to appear more modern, a few decades later they will be switching them back to appear more retro or authentic.
I did wonder why Cedric was wearing a flower on his top but turns out it was just to test Mr Pickles hayfever. So Catweazle has some effective magic, he has no idea of the physiological process involved in hayfever but he can cure it none the less.
On his getaway Catweazle goes down to the train tracks. Much like Sam with his fire safety last season I think Catweazle might need some train track safety awareness.
Anway thanks to Dr Beeching Catweazle finds a nice new home. The Duck Halt from the episode title (I did wonder what the hell that meant).
I love old railway stations, some of the best horror stories are set there.
From Charles Dickens' "The Signalman" to Sapphire and Steel's second assignment, The Railway Station. And the excellent episode of Shadows "The Waiting Room", starring Jenny Agutter
So we are out of the big house but Catweazle has a new home that I definitely approve of.
It was an ok episode, I'll give it an extra point for the ending.
7 pub signs that will be resold to the same pubs in a few years, out of 10.
