Ripping Yarns
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 1976 - 1979
- 9 episodes (2 series)
Series of comic plays written by Pythons Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
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Series 1, Episode 5 - The Curse Of The Claw
The terrifying story of a man who dabbled in the dark mysteries of the Orient and found himself cursed for his troubles.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 25th October 1977
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Michael Palin | Sir Kevin Orr |
| Michael Palin | Uncle Jack |
| Hilary Mason | Kevin's Mother |
| Tenniel Evans | Kevin's Father |
| Keith Smith | Captain Merson |
| Aubrey Morris | Grosvenor |
| Nigel Rhodes | Young Kevin |
| Judy Loe | Chief Petty Officer Russell |
| Bridget Armstrong | Lady Agatha |
| Michael Stainton | Ship's Stoker |
| Vanessa Furse | Ship's Engineer |
| Diana Hutchinson | Young Lady Agatha |
| Karen Jeffrey | Kevin's Sister |
| Bob Babenia | Native Leader |
| Michael Palin | Writer |
| Terry Jones | Writer |
| Jim Franklin | Director |
| Jim Franklin | Producer |
| John Jarvis | Editor |
| John Stout | Production Designer |
| Robin Stubbs | Costume Designer |
| Ian Hewett (as Ian Hewitt) | Graphics |