The Last Of The Baskets. Image shows from L to R: Redvers Bodkin (Arthur Lowe), Mrs Basket (Patricia Hayes), Clifford Basket (Ken Jones). Copyright: Granada Television
The Last Of The Baskets

The Last Of The Baskets

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1971 - 1972
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

The Earl has died and his man-servant, Bodkin is aghast to find that Clifford, the son of a naughty cousin, has inherited the title. Stars Arthur Lowe, Ken Jones, Patricia Hayes and Graham Armitage.

Episode menu

Series 2, Episode 3 - Good Queen Bess Slept Here

Bodkin sees another opportunity to make money when he realises that there is a hugely profitable market for stately home visits. But his masters home is more of a state than a home so he makes Clifford work for his title for a change.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 17th January 1972
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Arthur Lowe Redvers Bodkin
Ken Jones Clifford Basket
Patricia Hayes Mrs Basket
Guest cast
John Comer Coach driver
Frank Crompton Gatekeeper
Peter Hughes Cheeky man
Ruth Kettlewell Knowledgable woman
Gabrielle Hamilton Anxious woman
Writing team
John Stevenson Writer
Production team
Bill Podmore Director
Bill Podmore Producer
Eric Deakins Production Designer

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