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Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions
Jeeves And Wooster

Jeeves And Wooster

  • TV comedy drama
  • ITV1
  • 1990 - 1993
  • 23 episodes (4 series)

Bertie Wooster is a minor aristocrat of limited intellect, ably aided and assisted in regular times of crisis by his improbably wise valet, Jeeves. Stars Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Mary Wimbush, Elizabeth Spriggs, Brenda Bruce and more.

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Series 4, Episode 2

Wooster's attempt to facilitate a large business deal goes terribly awry. Not only does every endeavour to unite the concerned moguls fail, but Bertie finds himself unwillingly engaged once more to Lady Florence Craye - a development sure to enrage her erstwhile fiancé, Stilton Cheesewright.

Further details

The peaceful existence that Bertie Wooster and Jeeves have been enjoying in Manhattan is shattered when Bertie's ex-fiancée Lady Florence Craye arrives in New York. He thinks he is safe from her attentions because she is engaged to D'Arcy 'Stilton' Cheesewright. But Lady Florence declares she will marry Bertie after all.

Notes

This episode is known by the following titles:
The Once And Future Ex
Jeeves In The Morning
Lady Florence Craye Arrives In New York

It is based on the book Joy In The Morning.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 23rd May 1993
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Stephen Fry Jeeves
Hugh Laurie Bertie Wooster
Francesca Folan Lady Florence Craye
Guest cast
Sam Douglas Corrigan
Di Cooke Chorus Girl
Kim Barrand Chorus Girl
Nola Haynes Chorus Girl
Joseph Mydell Coneybear (Liftman)
Nicholas Palliser Stilton
Nigel Whitmey George
Jennifer Gibson Nobby
Frederick Treves Worplesden
John Cater Clam
Peter Carlisle Bookseller
Michael Crossman Billy
Thomasine Heiner Secretary
Gregory Sweeney Reporter
Amy Tolsky Reporter
Richard Brake Reporter
John Alexander Gorilla
Kristopher Milnes Edwin
Kim McCarthy Chorus Girl
Alison Jenkins Chorus Girl
Sue Hadleigh Chorus Girl
Domini Winter Choreographer
Writing team
Clive Exton Writer (Adapted By)
Production team
Ferdinand Fairfax Director
Brian Eastman Producer
Sally Head Executive Producer
Derek Bain Editor
Eileen Diss Production Designer
Anne Dudley Composer

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