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A Class By Himself. Lord Bleasham (John Le Mesurier). Copyright: Harlech TV
A Class By Himself

A Class By Himself

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1971 - 1972
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Eccentric peer Lord Bleasham resides at the family seat in Somerset but has fallen upon hard times. Stars John Le Mesurier, Richard Stilgoe, Seretta Wilson and Peter Butterworth.

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Series 1, Episode 3 - Restoration Comedy

In order to raise funds for Joanna's 18th birthday, Lord Bleasham has opened Bleasham Hall to the public. However, his daughter is not aware of the situation and trying to keep her away from all the paying members of the public proves very difficult.

Notes

This episode no longer exists in the archives. It is missing, believed wiped.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 27th September 1972
Time
11:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
John Le Mesurier Lord Bleasham
Richard Stilgoe Barnaby Locke
Seretta Wilson Joanna Bleasham
Peter Butterworth Clutton
Guest cast
Ronald Russell Vicar
Nat Pearn Bus driver
Ray Handy Workman
Rex Holdsworth Workman
Writing team
Richard Stilgoe Writer
Production team
David Boisseau Director
David Boisseau Producer
Patrick Dromgoole Executive Producer
Doug James Production Designer

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