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Ripping Yarns (1976)

TV Series ★ 7.7 45 min

A British television comedy series, written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. Following an initial pilot episode in January 1976, it ran for two subsequent series of five and three episodes in October 1977 and October 1979 respectively. Each episode had a different setting and characters, looking at a different aspect of British culture and parodying pre-World War II literature aimed at schoolboys.

Michael Palin Creator Terry Jones Creator

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Released
January 7, 1976
Runtime
45 min
IMDb
tt0075568
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What is Ripping Yarns about?
A British television comedy series, written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. Following an initial pilot episode in January 1976, it ran for two subsequent series of five and three episodes in October 1977 and October 1979 respectively. Each episode had a different setting and characters, looking at a different aspect of British culture and parodying pre-World War II literature aimed at schoolboys.
Who created Ripping Yarns?
Ripping Yarns was created by Michael Palin, Terry Jones.
Who stars in Ripping Yarns?
Ripping Yarns stars Michael Palin.
When was Ripping Yarns released?
Ripping Yarns is a 1976 comedy series.
Where can I watch Ripping Yarns?
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