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Whoops Baghdad. Ali Oopla (Frankie Howerd). Copyright: BBC
Whoops Baghdad

Whoops Baghdad

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1973
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Frankie Howerd is Ali Oopla, servant to the Wazir of Baghdad, in this double entendre-laden sitcom. Also features Derek Francis, Hilary Pritchard, Anna Brett and Larry Martyn.

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Series 1, Episode 6 - Saved From The Harem

When the Caliph expresses his desire to take Saccharine as his latest wife, Ali is entasked with finding the innocent girl a new husband first.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 1st March 1973
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Frankie Howerd Ali Oopla
Derek Francis Wazir Abu Ben Ackers
Hilary Pritchard Saccharine
Anna Brett Boobiana
Larry Martyn Derti Dhoti the Beggar
Guest cast
Alan Curtis Captain of the Guard
Bill Fraser Caliph
June Whitfield Charisma (Head of the Harem)
Milton Reid Sinbad
George Ballantine Hairdresser
Cheryl Gilham (as Cherri Gilham) First Lady
Writing team
Sid Colin Writer
Production team
John Howard Davies Director
John Howard Davies Producer
Ted Astley Composer
Tony Snoaden Production Designer

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