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Wodehouse Playhouse. Image shows left to right: John Alderton, Pauline Collins
Wodehouse Playhouse

Wodehouse Playhouse

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One / BBC Two
  • 1975 - 1978
  • 20 episodes (3 series)

Twenty of Wodehouse's short stories brought to the screen with John Alderton and Pauline Collins playing various characters. Also features PG Wodehouse.

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Series 1, Episode 1 - The Truth About George

George Mulliner's atempts to profess his love to Susan are hampered by his speech impediment. The cure turns out to be rather drastic.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 23rd April 1975
Time
9:25pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Guest cast
John Alderton George Mulliner
Anna Wing Mrs. Barnaby
Pauline Collins Susan Blake
Anthony Sharp Specialist
Patrick Newell Fierce Man
Mike Lewin Porter
Colin Jeavons Stranger
Geraldine Newman Lady on Train
Writing team
PG Wodehouse Writer
David Climie Writer (Adapted By)
Production team
David Askey Director
David Askey Producer
William Symon (as Bill Symon) Editor
Bert Postlethwaite Lighting Designer
Raymond Jones Composer
Allan Anson Production Designer

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