Series
Clochemerle
Comedy
Clochemerle is a 1972 British–West German television comedy based on Gabriel Chevallier's 1934 novel of the same name, with Ray Galton and Alan Simpson adapting the text. Filmed on location in France, it starred Roy Dotrice, Wendy Hiller, Cyril Cusack, Kenneth Griffith, and Cyd Hayman, with narration by Peter Ustinov. In the small French village of Clochemerle, Mayor Barthelemey Piechut plans for the erection of a 'pissoir' (gentlemen's public convenience) in the town square. Unfortunately, the rest of the rural inhabitants aren't as impressed.
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Seasons & episodes
- 1The Magnificent Idea of Barthelemy Piechut, the Mayor18 Feb 1972 · 30mEvery politician wants to leave a legacy and Mayor Bartholemy Piechut is no different — erecting a latrine in the village square might be a magnificent idea, but he knows he'll need help swinging opinion his way.
- 2The Triumphal Inauguration of a Municipal Amenity25 Feb 1972 · 30mAided by persuasive allies, Piechut gets his way and a startling new civic amenity is inaugurated, right outside the church and local shops — with mixed reviews from locals.
- 3The Spirited Protest of Justine Putet3 Mar 1972 · 30mOld maid about town Justine Putet rallies support for her opposition to the newly installed village latrine.
- 4The Awful Awakening of Claudius Brodequin10 Mar 1972 · 30mYoung soldier Claudius returns home from army manoeuvres, only to discover he potentially shares the blame with the new urinal for bespoiling Clochemerle treasures. His father surprisingly rates developments a good vintage!
- 5The Painful Infliction of Nicholas the Beadle17 Mar 1972 · 30mThe priest's sermon decrying the urinal in interrupted.
- 6The Scandalous Outcome of a Night of Destruction24 Mar 1972 · 30mWar breaks out on all fronts · village against village - innkeepers wife against shopkeepers wife – pro latrine mayor versus the rest, even the aristocracy get involved!
- 7The Inexorable Power of the Third Republic31 Mar 1972 · 30mThe fate of Clochemerle and its demolished latrine becomes a pass-the-parcel of responsibilities between church, ministers, and the army. Watch out, unsuspecting residents!
- 8The Dreaded Arrival of Captain Tardivaux7 Apr 1972 · 30mThe army arrive in Clochemerle on 'manoeuvres', trouble is soon not far behind when the Captain mounts more than his horse. Piechut plans somehow take a step forward, notwithstanding a now barricaded urinal.
- 9The Glorious Triumph of Barthelemy Piechut14 Apr 1972 · 30mThe villagers of Clochemerle face off against the army.
Details
- Created by
- Michael Mills
- First aired
- 18 Feb 1972
- Last aired
- 14 Apr 1972
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 9
- Votes
- 1 on TMDB
Cast
Peter UstinovNarrator
