The Complete And Utter History Of Britain. Image shows from L to R: Terry Jones, Michael Palin. Copyright: London Weekend Television
The Complete And Utter History Of Britain
- TV sketch show
- ITV1
- 1969
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Terry Jones and Michael Palin's first TV show alone. Sketch series telling the 'complete and utter' history of Britain. Also features Colin Gordon, Roddy Maude-Roxby, Wallas Eaton, Melinda May, Diana Quick and more.
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Series 1, Episode 1 - From The Dawn Of History To The Norman Conquest
The first episode charts British history all the way from the dawn of man to the Norman Conquest in 1066. Professor Weaver shares his biased views, whilst Colin Gordon introduces a host of stars: King Alfred, King Canute, King Edgar and William the Conqueror.
Notes
Recorded on Monday 14th October 1968 in Studio 5B and Thursday 31st October 1968 in Studio 1.
This episode is actually compiled from what LWT considered to be the 'highlights' from Episodes 1 and 2. Consequently, the whole series, which had been written with 7 episodes, was only transmitted as six; Episode 3 (as written) became Episode 2 (as broadcast), and so on.
This episode is also known as From The Dawn Of History To The Normal Conquest.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 12th January 1969
- Time
- 10:45pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Terry Jones | Various |
| Michael Palin | Various |
| Colin Gordon | Narrator |
| Roddy Maude-Roxby | Professor Weaver |
| Wallas Eaton | Ensemble Actor |
| Melinda May | Ensemble Actor |
| Diana Quick | Ensemble Actor |
| Ted Carson | Ensemble Actor |
| Colin Cunningham | Ensemble Actor |
| John Hughman | Ensemble Actor |
| Johnny Vyvyan | Ensemble Actor |
| Terry Jones | Writer |
| Michael Palin | Writer |
| Maurice Murphy | Director |
| Humphrey Barclay | Producer |
| Gitta Zadek | Editor |
| Bryan Bagge | Production Designer |
| Barry Booth | Composer |