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The Last Of The Baskets. Image shows from L to R: Redvers Bodkin (Arthur Lowe), Mrs Basket (Patricia Hayes), Clifford Basket (Ken Jones). Copyright: Granada Television
The Last Of The Baskets

The Last Of The Baskets

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1971 - 1972
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

The Earl has died and his man-servant, Bodkin is aghast to find that Clifford, the son of a naughty cousin, has inherited the title. Stars Arthur Lowe, Ken Jones, Patricia Hayes and Graham Armitage.

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Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - Well Done Good And Faithful Servant

Bodkin finds himself with a dilemma - Clifford, the 13th Earl of Clogborough, has decided that he doesn't want to accept his lot as a peer of the realm.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 17th May 1971
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Arthur Lowe Redvers Bodkin
Ken Jones Clifford Basket
Patricia Hayes Mrs Basket
Graham Armitage Mr Cosgrove
Guest cast
George Waring Mr Foster
Stan Jay Stanley Pitts
Michael Gover Mr Pickering
Jonathan Adams Crematorium attendant
Writing team
John Stevenson Writer
Production team
Bill Podmore Director
Bill Podmore Producer
Eric Deakins Production Designer

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