A Class By Himself. Lord Bleasham (John Le Mesurier). Copyright: Harlech TV
A Class By Himself

A Class By Himself

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1971 - 1972
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Eccentric peer Lord Bleasham resides at the family seat in Somerset but has fallen upon hard times. Stars John Le Mesurier, Richard Stilgoe, Seretta Wilson and Peter Butterworth.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Bath Chap

Desperate action has to be taken to raise the funds to provide Joanna with a promised inheritance on her birthday. Lord Bleasham calls the "Bath chap" at Longleat in order to borrow one of his lions - surely that would bring the crowds in?

Notes

This episode no longer exists in the archives. It is missing, believed wiped.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 18th October 1972
Time
11pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
John Le Mesurier Lord Bleasham
Richard Stilgoe Barnaby Locke
Seretta Wilson Joanna Bleasham
Peter Butterworth Clutton
Guest cast
The Marquess of Bath Self
Writing team
Richard Stilgoe Writer
Production team
David Boisseau Director
David Boisseau Producer
Patrick Dromgoole Executive Producer
Doug James Production Designer

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