Time Bandits release schedule | When is the next episode on Apple TV+?
Here's a guide to the schedule for the fantasy comedy.
A reinvention of classic family film Time Bandits is currently airing on Apple TV+, delighting a new generation of fans with its whimsical adventure story.
Friends icon Lisa Kudrow plays the adult lead Penelope, the leader of a gang of thieves, who enlists young history buff Kevin (played by child actor Kal-El Tuck) for a lighthearted journey through time.
The show is a collaboration between Thor director Taika Waititi, Flight of the Conchords star Jemaine Clement and The Inbetweeners creator Iain Morris, who spoke to Variety about bringing the franchise back from a long absence.
He explained: "I think Time Bandits is actually almost the lost classic. You mention it to a lot of people and they’ve never heard of it, but you meet other people and it’s their favourite film. But they are quite rare.
"So if you’re bringing these brilliant ideas that people have and these brilliant worlds, and expanding and changing and introducing them to a new audience, I think it’s great. Some of the best songs ever made are cover versions."
If you're keen to continue your journey through the fantastical world they've created, read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for Time Bandits on Apple TV+.
When is the next episode of Time Bandits released on Apple TV+?
The first two episodes of Time Bandits were released simultaneously on Wednesday 24th June and the show has followed a one-per-week release schedule since then.
This means you can expect a new episode of Time Bandits every Wednesday until the season finale drops on 18th September 2024. There's no word yet on whether the show will continue beyond that point.
Time Bandits release schedule
Here is a full schedule of when the remaining episodes of Time Bandits will arrive on Apple TV+, complete with the titles for each instalment:
- Episode 1 – Kevin Haddock – Wednesday 24th July 2024
- Episode 2 – Mayan – Wednesday 24th July 2024
- Episode 3 – Medieval – Wednesday 31st July 2024
- Episode 4 – Prohibition – Wednesday 7th August 2024
- Episode 5 – Georgian – Wednesday 14th August 2024
- Episode 6 – Mansa Musa – Wednesday 21st August 2024
- Episode 7 – Ice Age – Wednesday 28th August 2024
- Episode 8 – Home Again – Wednesday 4th September 2024
- Episode 9 – Pell-Mell – Wednesday 11th September 2024
- Episode 10 – Fortress of Darkness – Wednesday 18th September 2024
What time do new episodes of Time Bandits come out?
For viewers around the world, new episodes drop at the following times:
- 5am BST (British Summer Time)
- 12am ET (Eastern Time)
- 9pm PT (Pacific Time)
- 11pm CT (Central Time)
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What is Time Bandits about?
Time Bandits is based on the 1981 film of the same name, which was directed by Terry Gilliam, was financed by George Harrison's production company and starred Sean Connery, John Cleese, Shelley Duvall, Ralph Richardson, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Michael Palin, Peter Vaughan and David Warner.
The synopsis for the series says that it is "an unpredictable journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an 11-year-old history buff named Kevin. Together, they set out on a thrilling quest to save the boy’s parents — and the world".
The synopsis continues: "Guided by Lisa Kudrow, the eccentric crew of bandits embark on epic adventures while evil forces threaten their conquests and life as they know it. As the group transports through time and space, the gang stumbles upon fascinating worlds of the distant past while seeking out treasure, depending on Kevin to shed light on each situation.
"The Time Bandits witness the creation of Stonehenge, see the Trojan Horse in action, escape dinosaurs in the prehistoric ages, wreak havoc during medieval times, experience the ice age, ancient civilisations, the Harlem Renaissance, and much more along the way."
Time Bandits is available to stream on Apple TV+. Sign up to Apple TV+ now.
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Authors
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
