Whoops Baghdad. Ali Oopla (Frankie Howerd). Copyright: BBC
Whoops Baghdad

Whoops Baghdad

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1973
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Frankie Howerd is Ali Oopla, servant to the Wazir of Baghdad, in this double entendre-laden sitcom. Also features Derek Francis, Hilary Pritchard, Anna Brett and Larry Martyn.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Anna Brett Boobiana
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wazir Takes A Wife
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Genie Of The Bottle
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Cargo Of Crumpet
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Saved From The Harem
 5
Derek Francis Wazir Abu Ben Ackers
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wazir Takes A Wife
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival Of Magic
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Genie Of The Bottle
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Cargo Of Crumpet
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Saved From The Harem
 6
Frankie Howerd Ali Oopla
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wazir Takes A Wife
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival Of Magic
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Genie Of The Bottle
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Cargo Of Crumpet
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Saved From The Harem
 6
Larry Martyn Derti Dhoti the Beggar
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wazir Takes A Wife
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival Of Magic
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Genie Of The Bottle
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Saved From The Harem
 5
Hilary Pritchard Saccharine
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wazir Takes A Wife
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival Of Magic
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Genie Of The Bottle
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Cargo Of Crumpet
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Saved From The Harem
 6
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
John A. Tinn Chinaman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Cargo Of Crumpet
 1
George Ballantine Hairdresser
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Saved From The Harem
 1
Robert Bridges Auctioneer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Cargo Of Crumpet
 1
Robert Bridges Chief Guard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
 1
Ronnie Brody Mustapha Shufti
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival Of Magic
 1
Norman Chappell Imshi (Head Eunuch)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wazir Takes A Wife
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Cargo Of Crumpet
 2
Alan Curtis Fake Wizard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival Of Magic
 1
Alan Curtis Captain of the Guard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wazir Takes A Wife
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Saved From The Harem
 2
Alan Curtis Akbar the Vile
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Cargo Of Crumpet
 1
Alan Curtis Avabanana
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
 1
Douglas Emery Beggar
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Cargo Of Crumpet
 1
Bill Fraser Caliph
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Saved From The Harem
 1
Bill Fraser Wizard Prang
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival Of Magic
 1
Cheryl Gilham (as Cherri Gilham) First Lady
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Saved From The Harem
 1
Danny Gray Juggler
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival Of Magic
 1
John Hughman (as John G. Hughman) Tall Tribesman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
 1
Eric Kent Wine Merchant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Genie Of The Bottle
 1
Nahed Khairy Belly Dancer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival Of Magic
 1
Gertan Klauber Major Domo
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Genie Of The Bottle
 1
John Levene Cassim
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Genie Of The Bottle
 1
Louis Mansi Messenger
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Genie Of The Bottle
 1
Jane Murdoch Tangerine
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
 1
Mark Nicholls Short Guard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival Of Magic
 1
Milton Reid Sinbad
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Saved From The Harem
 1
Winifred Sabine Pearl (First Wife)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
 1
Neville Simons Ahmed
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wazir Takes A Wife
 1
Valerie Stanton Shanana
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wazir Takes A Wife
 1
Josephine Tewson Fatima (Marriage Broker)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wazir Takes A Wife
 1
Patrick Troughton Tamberlane the Terrible
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
 1
Janet Webb Gigantima
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Cargo Of Crumpet
 1
June Whitfield Charisma (Head of the Harem)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Saved From The Harem
 1
Jack Wright Short Tribesman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
 1
Jack Wright Sultan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Genie Of The Bottle
 1
Jack Wright Little Old Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Cargo Of Crumpet
 1
Lee Young Genie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Genie Of The Bottle
 1
Lee Young Tall Guard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival Of Magic
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Sid Colin Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wazir Takes A Wife
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Genie Of The Bottle
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Saved From The Harem
 4
David McKellar Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wazir Takes A Wife
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
 2
David Nobbs Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wazir Takes A Wife
 1
Maurice Sellar Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Genie Of The Bottle
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Cargo Of Crumpet
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
 3
Roy Tuvey Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Genie Of The Bottle
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Cargo Of Crumpet
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
 3
Bob Hedley Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival Of Magic
 1
Peter Vincent Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival Of Magic
 1
Production team
Person Role Episode count
John Howard Davies Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wazir Takes A Wife
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival Of Magic
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Genie Of The Bottle
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Cargo Of Crumpet
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Saved From The Harem
 6
John Howard Davies Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wazir Takes A Wife
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival Of Magic
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Genie Of The Bottle
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Cargo Of Crumpet
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Saved From The Harem
 6
Rosamund Inglis Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival Of Magic
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Genie Of The Bottle
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
 3
Ted Astley Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wazir Takes A Wife
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival Of Magic
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Genie Of The Bottle
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Cargo Of Crumpet
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Saved From The Harem
 6
Gerry Scott Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - A Cargo Of Crumpet
 1
Tony Snoaden Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wazir Takes A Wife
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Saved From The Harem
 2

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