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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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Series 2, Episode 5 - The Hound Of The Baskets

They appear to be cursed and every step they take seems to end in failure - the Clogborough's need help but, at the moment, they need to deal with an official from the Preservation of Stately Homes.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 31st January 1972
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
Ambrosine Phillpotts Jocelyn Crossbow-Jones
Writing team
Andy Maher Writer
Production team
Bill Podmore Director
Bill Podmore Producer
Eric Deakins Production Designer

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