Whoops Baghdad - Series 1, Episode 5 - Ali And The Thieves - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
Ali is initially less than concerned when his master is captured for ransom or slavery by thieves operating on behalf of a foreign ruler - until, that is, he is reminded of the law decreeing the death of a slave upon the loss of his master!
Broadcast details
Date
Thursday 22nd February 1973
Time
10:10pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
| Frankie Howerd | Ali Oopla |
|---|---|
| Derek Francis | Wazir Abu Ben Ackers |
| Hilary Pritchard | Saccharine |
| Anna Brett | Boobiana |
| Larry Martyn | Derti Dhoti the Beggar |
Guest cast
| Alan Curtis | Avabanana |
|---|---|
| Patrick Troughton | Tamberlane the Terrible |
| Robert Bridges | Chief Guard |
| Winifred Sabine | Pearl (First Wife) |
| Jane Murdoch | Tangerine |
| Jack Wright | Short Tribesman |
| John Hughman (as John G. Hughman) | Tall Tribesman |
Writing team
| Sid Colin | Writer |
|---|---|
| David McKellar | Writer |
| Maurice Sellar | Writer |
| Roy Tuvey | Writer |
Production team
| John Howard Davies | Director |
|---|---|
| John Howard Davies | Producer |
| Rosamund Inglis | Production Designer |
| Ted Astley | Composer |