“Jeeves and the Purity of the Turf”
(original transmission date: 1/2/1966)
“Jeeves and the Purity of the Turf” is the fifth episode of the second series of The World of Wooster, and was adapted by Michael Mills. It is considered lost.
Synopsis
“The richness of the character of Wooster is never better revealed than when he is making a big issue out of the trivial, and that was certainly the case...”
An adaptation of “The Purity of the Turf”. Bertie attempts a series of unsuccessful bets at the village sports meeting. Unlike the original story, the programme does not feature Bingo.
Cast
Bertie Wooster: Ian Carmichael
Jeeves: Dennis Price
Harold: James Wardroper
Steggles: Simon Carter
Mr. Heppenstall: Arthur Howard
M.C. Sports: Glen Michael
Prudence Baxter: Maria Coyne
Mrs. Penworthy: Nancy Gabrielle
Broadcasts
First broadcast
Tue 1st Feb 1966, 19:30 (BBC One London)1
Repeated
Fri 26th Aug 1966, 19:30 (BBC One London)2
Sun 25th Jun 1967, 22:10 (BBC Two England)3
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