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Up The Elephant And Round The Castle. Jim London (Jim Davidson). Copyright: Thames Television
Up The Elephant And Round The Castle

Up The Elephant And Round The Castle

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1983 - 1985
  • 22 episodes (3 series)

Jim London is a young scallywag who spends his time drinking at the Freemasons' Arms and trying to earn a bit of cash without doing much work. Stars Jim Davidson, Brian Hall, John Bardon, Anita Dobson, Sara Corper and more.

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Episode menu

- Series 1, Episode 2 - May The Best Man Win

Jim's preparing for his role as best man at friend Arnold's wedding. Unfortunately, Arnold's trying to juggle a now-jilted lover around to stop her causing a fuss: and in the process, drops Jim well and truly in it.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 7th December 1983
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jim Davidson Jim London
John Bardon Dad
Anita Dobson Lois
Sara Corper Vera Spiggot
Guest cast
Christopher Ellison Arnold
Nosher Powell Mr Hawkins
Toni Palmer Mrs Hawkins
Linda Robson Cheryl
Lynne Morgan Yvonne
Writing team
Jim Eldridge Writer
Spike Mullins Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Anthony Parker Director
Anthony Parker Producer
Tom Kavanagh Editor
Bill Palmer Production Designer
Keith Emerson Composer

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