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Ripping Yarns

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A series by Michael Palin and Terry Jones.
Starring Michael Palin and Maria Aitken.
Whinfrey's Last Case
Dashing, debonaire Gerald Whinfrey saves his country twice a week. But in 1913 a German plot - to start the First World War without telling anyone - coincides with his holiday. Where will Whinfrey's priorities lie? A knock-about tale of international intrigue.
Suitable for some children.
Executive producer SYDNEY LOTTERBY
Directed by ALAN J.w. BELL (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Palin
Unknown:
Terry Jones.
Unknown:
Michael Palin
Unknown:
Maria Aitken.
Unknown:
Gerald Whinfrey
Producer:
Sydney Lotterby
Directed By:
Alan J.W. Bell
Gerald Whinfrey:
Michael Palin
Mrs Otway:
Maria Aitken
Admiral Jefferson:
Antony Carrick
Mr Girton:
Edward Hardwicke
Mr Carne:
Richard Hurndall
General Chapman:
Jack May
Lord Raglan:
Gerald Sim
Meat lorry driver:
Steve Conway
Barmaid:
Ann Way
Smooth German:
Michael Sharvell-Martin
Man in club:
Anthony Woodruff
Mr Ferris:
Charles McKeown
Mr Vinney:
Patrick Bailey
Another Eddie:
Philip Clayton Gore
Army captain:
Roy Sampson
Source: Radio Times

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