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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 3, Episode 1 - The Smile That Wins

Detective Mulliner has never smiled then Doctor's orders decree he must start! He develops an unnerving smile which has interesting results and wins him his heart's desire.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 31st October 1978
Time
9:10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
35 minutes

Cast & crew

Guest cast
Anthony Sharp Specialist
John Alderton Adrian Mulliner
Judy Buxton Lady Millicent Shipton-Bellinger
Robert Dorning Lord Brangbolton
Fulton Mackay Mr. Widgery
Anthony Howard Sir Sutton Hartley-Wesping
Arthur Cox Sir Jasper Addleton
Michael Bilton Butler
Hugh Morton Bishop
David Rowlands Lord Knubble
Writing team
PG Wodehouse Writer
David Climie Writer (Adapted By)
Production team
Gareth Gwenlan Director
Gareth Gwenlan Producer
William Symon Editor
Betty Aldiss Costume Designer
Derek Hobday Lighting Designer
Raymond Jones Composer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer
Richard Henry Production Designer

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