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Ripping Yarns

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 2, Episode 1 - Whinfrey's Last Case

Dashing, debonair Gerald Whinfrey saves his country twice a week. But in 1913 a German plot - to start the First World War a year early, without telling anyone - coincides with his holiday. Where will Whinfrey's priorities lie? A knock-about tale of international intrigue. Suitable for some children.

Notes

The on-screen title of this episode is misspelled as Winfrey's Last Case.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 10th October 1979
Time
9:25pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Guest cast
Michael Palin TV Introducer
Michael Palin Gerald Whinfrey
Maria Aitken Mrs. Otway
Antony Carrick Admiral Jefferson
Edward Hardwicke Mr. Girton
Richard Hurndall Carne
Jack May General Chapman
Gerald Sim Lord Raglan
Ann Way Old Lady (Lotte)
Michael Sharvell-Martin Smooth German
Charles McKeown Mr. Ferris
Anthony Woodruff Portly Man
Roy Sampson Army Captain
Phillip Clayton-Gore Another Eddie
Patrick Bailey Vinney
Steve Conway Meat Porter
Rex Taylor Butler
Richard Sheekey Policeman
Reg Turner Policeman
David George British Soldier
Keith Webb Fisherman
David Almond Fisherman
Peter McDonald McKerras
James Muir Car Driver
David Rolfe Car Driver
Gus Roy Assistant Butler
Susan Bishop PA
Derek Holt Bedboy
Mark Allington Bedboy
David Payne Bedboy
Martin Grant Bedboy
Michael Gordon-Browne Assistant Cook
Clark Stephens Assistant Cook
Reg Woods Assistant Butler
Jo Peters Mrs. Partington
Eric French M Bientot
Writing team
Michael Palin Writer
Terry Jones Writer
Production team
Alan J. W. Bell Director
Alan J. W. Bell Producer
Sydney Lotterby Executive Producer
Glenn Hyde Editor
Gerry Scott Production Designer
Roger Reece Costume Designer
Ian Hewett Graphics

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