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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 2, Episode 6 - The Code Of The Mulliners

Archibald Mulliner is worried there is insanity in his family and wishes to break off his engagement to Aurelia. However the Code of the Mulliners - to do the right thing makes for dramatic irony.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 30th April 1976
Time
8:25pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
35 minutes

Cast & crew

Guest cast
John Alderton Archibald Mulliner
Pauline Collins Yvonne Maltravers
Gabrielle Drake Aurelia Cammarleigh
David Quilter Tuppy Glossop
Walter Gotell Sir Rackstraw Cammarleigh
Hazel Bainbridge Lady Mulliner
Daphne Oxenford Lady Cammarleigh
Kenneth Benda Bagshot, the Butler
Peter Mackriel Waiter
Writing team
PG Wodehouse Writer
David Climie Writer (Adapted By)
Production team
Michael Mills Director
Michael Mills Producer
Ian McKendrick Editor
Derek Slee Lighting Designer
Raymond Jones Composer
Richard Henry Production Designer

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