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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 4 - The Luck Of The Stiffhams

Adolphus Stiffham and Lady Geraldine Spettisbury wish to marry but her father, the Earl of Wivelscombe is against it. Stiffham's luck is with him as he conjures up a ghostly plan!

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 21st November 1978
Time
9:10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
35 minutes

Cast & crew

Guest cast
John Alderton Adolphus (Stiffy) Stiffham
Leslie Sands The Earl of Wivelscombe
Liza Goddard Lady Geraldine Spettisbury
David Healy Bellhop
Paul McDowell Hotel Manager
John Rudling Butler
Joe Iles (as Joseph Iles) Mortuary Macabre
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
Daphne Shortman Production Designer

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