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Wodehouse Playhouse. Image shows left to right: John Alderton, Pauline Collins
Wodehouse Playhouse

Wodehouse Playhouse

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One / BBC Two
  • 1975 - 1978
  • 20 episodes (3 series)

Twenty of Wodehouse's short stories brought to the screen with John Alderton and Pauline Collins playing various characters. Also features PG Wodehouse.

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Series 2, Episode 2 - Mr. Potter Takes A Rest Cure

Lady Wickham is keen to marry off daughter Roberta to Clifford Gandle but Roberta devises a plan which eventually makes her beg Roberta not to marry him.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 2nd April 1976
Time
8:25pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
35 minutes

Cast & crew

Guest cast
Alan MacNaughtan J.H. Potter
John Alderton Clifford Gandle
Pauline Collins Bobbie Wickham
Margaret Courtenay Lady Wickham
Timothy Carlton Algy Crufts
Writing team
PG Wodehouse Writer
David Climie Writer (Adapted By)
Production team
Michael Mills Director
Michael Mills Producer
Ian McKendrick Editor
Derek Slee Lighting Designer
Raymond Jones Composer
Colin Shaw Production Designer

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