British Comedy Guide
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 6 - Rodney Fails To Qualify

A heart-rending tale of love amongst golfers and poets! Can William get a birdie or will his approach be below par?

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 28th May 1975
Time
9:25pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Guest cast
William Mervyn Oldest Member
Pauline Collins Jill Packard
Andrew Downie Gerald McLaren
Geoffrey Whitehead Rodney Spelvin
Billy John Waiter
John Alderton William Bates
Josephine Tewson Mabel Potts
Writing team
PG Wodehouse Writer
David Climie Writer (Adapted By)
Production team
David Askey Director
David Askey Producer
Roland Armstrong Editor
Bert Postlethwaite Lighting Designer
Raymond Jones Composer
Daphne Shortman Production Designer

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