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Ripping Yarns

Series 2

Episode 1: Whinfrey's Last Case

Duration: 31 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

A knock-about tale of international intrigue in which dashing, debonair superspy Gerald Whinfrey uncovers a dastardly German plot. Show more

Contributors

Gerald Whinfrey:
Michael Palin
Mrs Otway:
Maria Aitken
Admiral Jefferson:
Antony Carrick
General Chapman:
Jack May
Director:
Alan JW Bell

Duration: 1 hour, 42 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Available for 9 months

Comedy in which a con artist uses her charms to steal jewels from her gangster boyfriend, taking advantage of his henchman and a lawyer to realise her plan. Show more

Contributors

Archie Leach:
John Cleese
Wanda Gershwitz:
Jamie Lee Curtis
Ken Pile:
Michael Palin
George Thomason:
Tom Georgeson
Mrs Coady:
Patricia Hayes
Customer in Jeweller's:
Mark Elwes
Manager of Jeweller's:
Neville Phillips
Inspector Marvin:
Peter Jonfield
Bartlett:
Ken Campbell
Warder:
Al Ashton
Locksmith:
Roger Hume
Mr Johnson:
Jeremy Child
Clerk of Court:
David Simeon
Hutchison:
Stephen Fry
Composer:
John Du Prez

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