Up The Elephant And Round The Castle. Jim London (Jim Davidson). Copyright: Thames Television
Up The Elephant And Round The Castle

Up The Elephant And Round The Castle

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1983 - 1985
  • 22 episodes (3 series)

Jim London is a young scallywag who spends his time drinking at the Freemasons' Arms and trying to earn a bit of cash without doing much work. Stars Jim Davidson, Brian Hall, John Bardon, Anita Dobson, Sara Corper and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Cuckoo In The Nest

James London Esq., newly a man of property, is left trying to get £100 together when a loan he backed is called in by its creditors. He's also got to convince the gorgeous Deidre that he is not gay!

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 30th November 1983
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jim Davidson Jim London
Brian Hall Brian the Barman
Guest cast
Lee Walker Radio Grimes
Lynne Pearson Deidre
Michael Redfern 1st Customer
Tommy Godfrey 2nd Customer
Frances Bennett Lady Debt Collector
Richard Graham 1st Son
Gary Whelan 2nd Son
Writing team
Spike Mullins Writer
Production team
Anthony Parker Director
Anthony Parker Producer
Grant Goodwin Editor
Bill Palmer Production Designer
Keith Emerson Composer

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