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The Complete And Utter History Of Britain. Image shows from L to R: Terry Jones, Michael Palin. Copyright: London Weekend Television
The Complete And Utter History Of Britain

The Complete And Utter History Of Britain

  • TV sketch show
  • ITV1
  • 1969
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Terry Jones and Michael Palin's first TV show alone. Sketch series telling the 'complete and utter' history of Britain. Also features Colin Gordon, Roddy Maude-Roxby, Wallas Eaton, Melinda May, Diana Quick and more.

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Series 1, Episode 6 - James The McFirst To Oliver Cromwell

In the final episode, Guy Fawkes tries to blow up James I of England in Parliament, England succumbs to regicide, and Charles II is restored to the throne - plus the work of diarist Samuel Pepys.

Notes

Recorded on Friday 10th January 1969 in Studio 5B.

Written as Episode 7.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 16th February 1969
Time
10:45pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Terry Jones Various
Michael Palin Various
Colin Gordon Narrator
Roddy Maude-Roxby Professor Weaver
Wallas Eaton Ensemble Actor
Melinda May Ensemble Actor
Diana Quick Ensemble Actor
Ted Carson Ensemble Actor
Colin Cunningham Ensemble Actor
John Hughman Ensemble Actor
Johnny Vyvyan Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Terry Jones Writer
Michael Palin Writer
Production team
Maurice Murphy Director
Humphrey Barclay Producer
Gitta Zadek Editor
Bryan Bagge Production Designer
Barry Booth Composer

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