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

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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