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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 2 - Trouble Down At Tudsleigh

Freddie Widgeon visits Tudsleigh Hall and falls for April Carroway. He's hampered by her athletic and violent suitor Captain Bradbury and loses his dignity and clothing in pursuit.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 7th November 1978
Time
9:10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
35 minutes

Cast & crew

Guest cast
John Alderton Freddie Widgeon
Anna Fox April Carroway
Tony Mathews Captain Bradbury
Bernadette Windsor Prudence Carroway
Sally Lahee Lady Carroway
Nicholas McArdle Ted
William Moore Butler
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
Jon Pusey Production Designer

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