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.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Cargo Of Crumpet

Ali's sent to the market to purchase a woman for his master to gift to the Caliph. Unfortunately a rival bidder is particularly wealthy, and Ali must pull some tricks out of his sleeve to avoid being roasted alive himself!

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 15th February 1973
Time
10:10pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Frankie Howerd Ali Oopla
Derek Francis Wazir Abu Ben Ackers
Hilary Pritchard Saccharine
Anna Brett Boobiana
Guest cast
Norman Chappell Imshi (Head Eunuch)
Alan Curtis Akbar the Vile
Janet Webb Gigantima
Robert Bridges Auctioneer
Jack Wright Little Old Man
Douglas Emery Beggar
John A. Tinn Chinaman
Writing team
Maurice Sellar Writer
Roy Tuvey Writer
Production team
John Howard Davies Director
John Howard Davies Producer
Ted Astley Composer
Gerry Scott Production Designer

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