Whoops Baghdad. Ali Oopla (Frankie Howerd). Copyright: BBC
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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wazir Takes A Wife
When the Wazir of Baghdad decides it is time for a new wife, Ali Oopla, his servant, begins a search for suitable candidates.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 25th January 1973
- Time
- 10:15pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 32 minutes
Cast & crew
| Frankie Howerd | Ali Oopla |
| Derek Francis | Wazir Abu Ben Ackers |
| Hilary Pritchard | Saccharine |
| Anna Brett | Boobiana |
| Larry Martyn | Derti Dhoti the Beggar |
| Josephine Tewson | Fatima (Marriage Broker) |
| Alan Curtis | Captain of the Guard |
| Norman Chappell | Imshi (Head Eunuch) |
| Valerie Stanton | Shanana |
| Neville Simons | Ahmed |
| Sid Colin | Writer |
| David McKellar | Writer |
| David Nobbs | Writer |
| John Howard Davies | Director |
| John Howard Davies | Producer |
| Ted Astley | Composer |
| Tony Snoaden | Production Designer |