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Ripping Yarns

Thrilling tales featuring Sir Michael Palin in various lead roles come together to create captivating television.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Tomkinson's Schooldays

1. Tomkinson's Schooldays

Aired: Jan 6, 1976

A new student, Tomkinson, faces challenges at Graybridge public school, inclu...

Episode 2 The Testing of Eric Olthwaite

2. The Testing of Eric Olthwaite

Aired: Sep 27, 1977

Eric Olthwaite's life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes embroiled in a...

Episode 3 Escape from Stalag Luft 112 B

3. Escape from Stalag Luft 112 B

Aired: Oct 4, 1977

Major Errol Phipps, stuck in Stalag Luft 112B after multiple failed escape at...

Episode 4 Murder at Moorstones Manor

4. Murder at Moorstones Manor

Aired: Oct 11, 1977

A birthday celebration at Moorstones Manor descends into chaos when a series ...

Episode 5 Across the Andes by Frog

5. Across the Andes by Frog

Aired: Oct 18, 1977

A team, led by Walter Snetterton, embarks on a daring expedition to the Andes...

Episode 6 The Curse of the Claw

6. The Curse of the Claw

Aired: Oct 25, 1977

The 60th birthday of Sir Kevin Orr is approaching, and he's plagued by anxiet...

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Main Cast

Maria AitkenMrs. Otway

Gwen TaylorMrs. Ottershaw

Hilary MasonKevin's mother

Denholm ElliottMr. Gregory

Isabel DeanLady Chiddingfold

Richard VernonLord Bartlesham

Roy KinnearVogel

Barbara NewMrs. Olthwaite

Terry JonesMr. Ellis and Bear and Mr. Moodie and Director

Antony CarrickAdmiral Jefferson

Tenniel EvansKevin's father

Don HendersonSgt. Major

Iain CuthbertsonDr. Farson

Joan SandersonLady Bartlesham

John PhillipsColonel Harcourt Badger Owen

Bill Fraser

Bill FraserMr. Foggen

John BarrettMr. Olthwaite

Gwen WatfordMummy

Anita CareyIrene Olthwaite

Ian OgilvyGrayson

Teddy TurnerChairman

Edward HardwickeMr. Girton

Keith Smith

Keith SmithCaptain Merson

Eileen WayOld woman

Frank MiddlemassFather

Roger BrierleyHopper

Timothy CarltonNicholson

Harold InnocentManners

John Le MesurierColonel Runciman

David Griffin

David GriffinAttenborough

Liz SmithMrs. Bag

John Wentworth

John WentworthChaplain

David LelandFootball Manager

Richard HurndallCarne

Aubrey MorrisGrosvenor

John Louis Mansi1st native

Jan FrancisMiranda

Gerald SimLord Raglan

Danny O'Dea

Danny O'DeaMan at Gum Factory

John Cleesea Passer-by

Allan CuthbertsonMajor Daintry

Michael StaintonThe Gamekeeper

Creators

Terry JonesCreator

Michael PalinCreator

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Info about Ripping Yarns

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Comedy, Adventure