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The Strange Case Of The End Of Civilisation As We Know It. Image shows from L to R: A. Sherlock-Holmes (John Cleese), Dr. W. Watson (Arthur Lowe). Copyright: London Weekend Television
The Strange Case Of The End Of Civilisation As We Know It

The Strange Case Of The End Of Civilisation As We Know It

  • TV comedy
  • ITV1
  • 1977
  • 1 episode

In 1975 civilisation came to an end and no-one noticed except the President of the US, the police of five continents and the grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Stars John Cleese, Arthur Lowe, Connie Booth, Ron Moody, Holly Palance and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
John Cleese A. Sherlock-Holmes
Arthur Lowe Dr. W. Watson
Connie Booth Mrs. Hudson
Ron Moody Dr. Gropinger
Holly Palance Air Hostess
Joss Ackland President of the USA
Val Pringle Black CIA Man
Bill Mitchell Klein of the CIA
Christopher Malcolm (as Chris Malcolm) The Other CIA Man
Gyearbuor Asante (as Christopher Asante) African Delegate
Denholm Elliott English Delegate
Nick Tate 1st Australian
Josephine Tewson Miss Hoskins
Burt Kwouk Chinese Delegate
Stratford Johns Chief Commissioner
Connie Booth Francine Moriarty
Derek Griffiths Bus Conductor
Billy Hamon Constable at Scotland Yard
Edmund Pegge 2nd Australian
Robert Kingdom Intercom Man
Maria Charles Tea Lady
Delaney O'Connor Hotel Commissionaire
Moira Foot Receptionist
Dudley Jones Hercule Poirot
Luie Caballero Columbo
Kenneth Benda 'M'
Charlotte Alexandra Miss Moneypacket
Maurice Kaufmann Steve McGarrett
Mike O'Malley Sam Spade
Paul Chapman McCloud
Writing team
John Cleese Writer
Jack Hobbs Writer
Joe McGrath (as Joseph McGrath) Writer
Production team
Joe McGrath (as Joseph McGrath) Director
Humphrey Barclay Producer
Rusty Coppleman Editor
Hazel Pethig Costume Designer
Ken Higgins Director of Photography
Ivor Slaney Composer
Roger Simons 1st Assistant Director
Jack Hobbs Creator

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