British Comedy Guide
Casanova '73. Henry Newhouse (Leslie Phillips). Copyright: BBC
Casanova '73

Casanova '73

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1973
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Leslie Phillips stars as reluctant womaniser Henry Newhouse, who just can't help getting himself into the most farcical situations possible. Also features Jan Holden.

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Episode menu

- Series 1, Episode 3

Henry makes a cross-country trip when his son is threatened with expulsion from his exclusive private boarding school - for taking dirty photos of the new maths mistress.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 27th September 1973
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Leslie Phillips Henry Newhouse
Jan Holden Carol Newhouse
Guest cast
Cyd Hayman Miss Dropmore
Ronald Adam Doctor Spratforth
Erik Chitty The Sportsmaster
Roger Monk Roger Newhouse
Michael Portman Boy
Peter O'Sullevan Unknown (Voice)
Writing team
Ray Galton Writer
Alan Simpson Writer
Production team
Harold Snoad Director
Harold Snoad Producer
Bill Harris Editor
Cynthia Ključo (as Cynthia Kljuco) Production Designer
Nick Ingman Composer
Max Harris Composer

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