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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 3 - I Gotta Horse

As they are finding it difficult to get credit, Bodkin offers the solution - he believes the shopkeepers would be so in awe of a man on horseback that they would offer anything. But getting Clifford is a trial and keeping him in the saddle almost impossible ...

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 24th 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
Guest cast
George Benson Mr Smithers
Clive Scott Mr Holroyd
Joyce Latham Horsey woman
Bert King Betting shop clerk
Writing team
John Stevenson Writer
Production team
Bill Podmore Director
Bill Podmore Producer
Eric Deakins Production Designer

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