Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Burglar's Bargains | 19791215 | 20120325 (BBC7) 20120326 (BBC7) 20130908 (BBC7) 20141130 (BBC7) 20141201 (BBC7) 20200627 (BBC7) 20200628 (BBC7) 20230826 (BBC7) 20230827 (BBC7) | Trouble abounds when two elderly members of a Prisoners' Aid Society decide to use their unique knowledge to pull off 'the robbery of the century'! They rapidly find themselves involved with rival gangs, the Mafia and nude shop assistants at a posh London department store... Starring Peter Jones, Charles Hawtrey, Donald Hewlett and Bernard Bresslaw. The first of Wally K Daly's criminal gang capers produced in the style of old British comedy films. Charles Forbes - Peter Jones Governor Smith - Donald Hewlett George Evans - Lockwood West Bullet Head - Bernard Bresslaw Brian Thompson - John Pullen Delia - Elizabeth Rider Simpson - John Rye Lift Man/Tommy - Gordon Dulieu Adams - Philip Voss Bella Thompson - Diana Bishop Angelo Callont - Gordon Reid Sanjo Patel - Danny Schiller Doreen/Dolly - Josie Kidd Eric - Brian Haines First/Second Twin - David Timson Barry - Trevor Cooper Nick the Greek - Roger Hammond Billy - John Bull Ex-Lance Corporal - Fraser Kerr Listen out for Wally K Daly's A Right Royal Rip-Off and The Bigger They Are. Director: Martin Jenkins An unconventional gang of crooks plan a daring robbery at a posh London department store. |
| 02 | A Right Royal Rip-off | 19820403 | 20120401 (BBC7) 20120402 (BBC7) 20130915 (BBC7) 20130916 (BBC7) 20141207 (BBC7) 20141208 (BBC7) 20200704 (BBC7) 20200705 (BBC7) 20230909 (BBC7) 20230910 (BBC7) | Inmates Charles and George have a nice little scam going on behind bars. The last thing they want is to be released from prison, so they plot an outrageously daring heist - involving the Crown Jewels. Starring Peter Jones, Charles Hawtrey, Donald Hewlett and Bernard Bresslaw. The second of Wally K Daly's trilogy of criminal gang capers produced in the style of old British comedy films. Charles Forbes - Peter Jones Governor Smith ... Donald Hewlett George Evans - Lockwood West Bullet Head - Bernard Bresslaw Nigel - John Warner Mrs Sopworth - Pauline Letts Colonel - Stephen Thorne Basil - Ronald Herdman Winston - Steve Hodson Tommy - John Bull Chair Person - Miranda Forbes Billy - David Timson Wilkes - John Rowe Plunket - John Rye Doreen - Wendy Murray Calloni - Gordon Reid Listen out for conclusion of Wally K Daly's Trilogy - The Bigger They Are. Producer: Martin Jenkins. Inmates plot an outrageous heist behind bars. The last thing they want is to be released. |
| 03 | The Bigger They Are | 19850803 | 20120408 (BBC7) 20120409 (BBC7) 20130922 (BBC7) 20130923 (BBC7) 20141214 (BBC7) 20141215 (BBC7) 20200711 (BBC7) 20200712 (BBC7) 20230916 (BBC7) 20230917 (BBC7) | A Mafia plot to defraud the Bank of England is foiled by the amazing escapades of two city gents, a group of prisoners and a Prison Governor. Anything might happen and does... Starring Peter Jones, Charles Hawtrey and Donald Hewlett. The last of Wally K Daly's trilogy of criminal gang capers produced in the style of old British comedy films. Charles - Peter Jones George - Lockwood West Prison Governor - Donald Hewlett Bullet Head - John Hollis Warder Plunkett - John Rye Coloni - Gordon Reid Tommy - John Bull Billy - David Timson Wilkes - Christopher Douglas Basil - Ronald Herdman Nigel - David Sinclair Hoo Fung - Garard Green Angelino - Roger Hammond Mrs Sopworth - Gwen Cherrell Doreen/Gina - Mia Soteriou Three Thugs - David Learner, Trevor Nichols and Jamie Roberts Audio provided by the author. Director: Martin Jenkins Ex-jailbirds Charles and George mastermind a plan to thwart the Mafia. |