The television programme was adapted from a series of children's books written and illustrated by Austen in the early 1980s.
[1] As well as the television episodes, a spin-off series of books was also produced, written and illustrated by Joe Austen.
[2] The show, which featured Uncle Teapot, Kitty Kettle, Barney Bin and other characters based on household items, proved a success with the characters appearing in adverts for the Trustee Savings Bank for children's savings accounts.
In 2001 the Dundee-based Austen bought back the rights to The Magic House and other shows produced by his Storyland company.
[4] Ownership of Storyland where previously in the hands of Carlton Television and Scottish Media Group in 2003.