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.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 3 - Good Queen Bess Slept Here
Bodkin sees another opportunity to make money when he realises that there is a hugely profitable market for stately home visits. But his masters home is more of a state than a home so he makes Clifford work for his title for a change.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 17th January 1972
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 25 minutes
Cast & crew
| Arthur Lowe | Redvers Bodkin |
| Ken Jones | Clifford Basket |
| Patricia Hayes | Mrs Basket |
| John Comer | Coach driver |
| Frank Crompton | Gatekeeper |
| Peter Hughes | Cheeky man |
| Ruth Kettlewell | Knowledgable woman |
| Gabrielle Hamilton | Anxious woman |
| John Stevenson | Writer |
| Bill Podmore | Director |
| Bill Podmore | Producer |
| Eric Deakins | Production Designer |