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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 2 - Romance At Droitgate Spa

People can be so snobbish about illness. Freddie Fitch-Fitch requires the blessing from his uncle on a forthcoming marriage, however, he must use subterfuge to obtain it.

Broadcast details

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

Cast & crew

Guest cast
John Alderton Mortimer Rackstraw
Pauline Collins Annabel Purvis
Julian Holloway Freddie Fitch-Fitch
Raymond Huntley Sir Aylmer Bastable
Mark Dignam Lord Rumbelow
Graham Armitage Parkin
Leslie Dwyer Joe Boffin
Writing team
PG Wodehouse Writer
David Climie Writer (Adapted By)
Production team
David Askey Director
David Askey Producer
Bert Postlethwaite Lighting Designer
Raymond Jones Composer
Daphne Shortman Production Designer

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