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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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Episode menu

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Editor Regrets

Bingo Little has been fired by Mr. Purkiss, his proprietor, because he ignored a famous writer, Bella May Jobson. Winning his job back requires all his cunning and story-telling skills.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 28th November 1978
Time
9:10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
35 minutes

Cast & crew

Guest cast
David Quilter Tuppy Glossop
John Alderton Bingo Little
Susan Jameson Bella Mae Jobson
Bernard Archard Purkiss
Jane Cussons Rosie Little
William Hoyland Stilton Cheesewright
Joan Harsant Gladys
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
Geoff Powell Production Designer

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