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Summary

Ripping Yarns was a series of 'spoofs' in the style of Victorian/Edwardian boys' adventure books.

Michael Palin starred as a different character in each programme and also shared the writing with fellow ex-Python, Terry Jones.

Cast List

  Michael Palin as Various Characters

Production Details

Written by:
Michael Palin, Terry Jones

Directed by:
Terry Hughes, Jim Franklin, Alan J.W. Bell

2 series, 9 episodes

Transmitted: 1977-79

TV Channel: BBC2

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