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James Fossett (Jimmy Edwards) is a writer of 'penny dreadfuls' in the late Victorian era.
He sets out to earn his fortune by any means possible.
He's only stopped from making a complete fool of himself by his (unpaid) servant, Herbert Quince (Sam Kydd).
Series: 1
Episodes: 7
Transmitted: 1969
Channel: ITV
London Weekend Television