Ralph Richardson
Blandings Castle

Blandings Castle

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1967
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

1967 television adaptation of P.G. Wodehouse's Blandings saga, starring Ralph Richardson as Clarence, the 9th Earl of Emsworth. Stars Ralph Richardson, Stanley Holloway, Meriel Forbes, Jack Radcliffe and Derek Nimmo

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 4 - Lord Emsworth Acts For The Best

The adventures of Lord Emsworth, his family and friends at Blandings Castle.

Notes

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

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 17th March 1967
Time
7:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Ralph Richardson Clarence, 9th Earl of Emsworth
Stanley Holloway Beach, the Butler
Meriel Forbes Lady Constance
Jack Radcliffe McAllister, the Gardener
Derek Nimmo The Hon Freddie Threepwood, his son
Guest cast
Cyril Luckham Vicar
Lynn Rainbow Aggie
Wanda Ventham Jane
John Bryans Hotel manager
Harry Hutchinson Withers
Reginald Hearne Hotel receptionist
Janet Webb Lady in hotel
Writing team
John Chapman Writer (Adapted By)
Production team
Michael Mills Director
Michael Mills Producer
Norman Vertigan Production Designer
Ron Grainer Composer

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