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Jabberwocky

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

continues a series of films new to television. Tonight starring Michael Palin, Max Wall, John Le Mesurier, Warren Mitchell, Harry H. Corbett
The Jabberwock, a vile and vicious monster, is ravaging the medieval kingdom of King Bruno the Questionable, devouring the miserable peasants and forcing them to flee inside the city walls. Young Dennis Cooper is oblivious to all - thinking only of winning the hand of his one true love - Griselda Fishfinger. But fate deals
Dennis a devastating blow and brings him face to face with the fearful beast.
Hilarious black comedy from the Monty Python stable.
IN THE PICTURE: page 19

Contributors

Screenplay:
Charles Alverson
Screenplay:
Terry Gilliam
Producer:
Sandy Lieberson
Director:
Terry Gilliam
Dennis Cooper:
Michael Palin
King Bruno:
Max Wall
Princess:
Deborah Fallender
Chamberlain:
John Le Mesurier
Griselda:
Annette Badland
Mr Fishfinger:
Warren Mitchell
Mrs Fishfinger:
Brenda Cowling
Squire:
Harry H Corbett
Other squire:
Rodney Bewes
Good Knight:
Dave Prowse
Black Knight:
Dave Prowse
Landlord:
Bernard Bresslaw
Source: Radio Times

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