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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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Series 3, Episode 5 - A Taxing Problem

Out of the blue, Jim receives a summons for non-payment of income tax. Naturally, he's somewhat confused about this non-payment of tax on money he knows he's never earned!

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 17th October 1985
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jim Davidson Jim London
Brian Hall Brian the Barman
John Bardon Dad
Sue Nicholls Wanda Pickles
Nicholas Day Arnold Moggs
Guest cast
Malcolm Sinclair Mr. George
Steve Kelly The Crook
Peggy Bullock The Old Lady
David Thewlis The Mugger
Writing team
Jim Eldridge Writer
Spike Mullins Script Editor
Production team
Anthony Parker Director
Anthony Parker Producer
Terence E. Badham (as Terry Badham) Editor
Jane Moorfoot Production Designer
Keith Emerson Composer

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