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 2, Episode 1 - The Taste Of Money

Jim wakes up, much the worse for drink, with a stuffed dog in his bed. It soon becomes apparent that the dog was stolen from British Rail - and that a £200 reward is on offer for its return and the conviction of the thief!

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 8th January 1985
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jim Davidson Jim London
Brian Hall Brian the Barman
Brian Capron Tosh
Sue Nicholls Wanda Pickles
Nicholas Day Arnold Moggs
Guest cast
Patsy Smart Old Lady
John Arthur Police Sergeant
Philip Shelley Police Constable
Norman Bird Man from British Rail
Writing team
Spike Mullins Writer
Production team
Anthony Parker Director
Anthony Parker Producer
Terence E. Badham (as Terry Badham) Editor
Bill Palmer Production Designer
Keith Emerson Composer

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