How many episodes are in you Rang M'Lord?
Episodes of You Rang, M'Lord? were fifty minutes long, rather than the usual thirty (for BBC sitcoms), and attempted to introduce a more reflective approach and more complex plotting than other Croft and Perry series. There was also less reliance on filmed location sequences.
What year was you Rang m Lord?
You Rang, M'Lord? Opening titles of the series in Art Deco -style font. You Rang, M'Lord? is a BBC television sitcom written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, the creators of Dad's Army, It Ain't Half Hot Mum and Hi-de-Hi!. It was broadcast between 1990 and 1993 on the BBC (although there had earlier been a pilot episode in 1988).
When did you Rang M'Lord start?
You Rang, M'Lord? You Rang, M'Lord? Opening titles of the series in Art Deco -style font. You Rang, M'Lord? is a BBC television sitcom written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, the creators of Dad's Army, It Ain't Half Hot Mum and Hi-de-Hi!. It was broadcast between 1990 and 1993 on the BBC (although there had earlier been a pilot episode in 1988).
Who are the writers of you Rang M'Lord?
- Episode guide You Rang, M'Lord? Fourth series of the comedy from writers David Croft and Jimmy Perry. Well, There You Are Then…! 6/6 Financial ruin beckons.
How many series of You Rang m Lord?
4Episodes of You Rang, M'Lord? were fifty minutes long, rather than the usual thirty (for BBC sitcoms), and attempted to introduce a more reflective approach and more complex plotting than other Croft and Perry series....You Rang, M'Lord?No. of series4No. of episodes26 (list of episodes)ProductionProducerDavid Croft13 more rows
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Watch You Rang, M'Lord? Season 1 | Prime Video.
Storyline
In 1927, Lord Meldrum is a wealthy widower who owns a rubber factory. He lives with his brother Teddy, mother-in-law Lady Lavender, and daughters Poppy and Cissy. Meldrum is having an affair with Lady Agatha, wife of his rival Sir Ralph.
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As indicated on a number of occasions (for example, on her campaign leaflet when she stands for the local elections), Cissy Meldrum's real first name is Cecily.
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By what name was You Rang, M'Lord? (1988) officially released in Canada in English?
Fall of the House of Meldrum
5/6 When Ralph puts a curse on George, it seems the end is nigh for the Meldrum household.
The Truth Revealed
4/6 When Ralph discovers the truth about George and Agatha, he decides on revenge.
Come to the Ball
3/6 Mabel finds a purse in the street and Lord Meldrum decides to hold a servants' ball.
Requiem for a Parrot
2/6 Alf has plans for James, and Lady Lavender insists on an odd funeral for her dead parrot.
Yes Sir, That's My Baby
1/6 Cissy rallies the household to help at the local soup kitchen while Alf helps Teddy.
How long are Perry and Croft episodes?
For a situation comedy, the episodes are an unconventional length (50 minutes). The 50-minute duration was Croft's idea, as he felt this would give them the opportunity to develop characters and situations more thoroughly. This was supported by Gareth Gwenlan, head of BBC comedy. Also unconventional for a Perry/Croft series was the fact that plots directly continued from episode to episode like a soap opera as opposed to being largely standalone episodes such as in Dad's Army, It Ain't Half Hot Mum, etc.
Who played the main character in Perry and Croft?
As with the main cast, a number of other characters were played by actors who have appeared in Perry/Croft series, including Felix Bowness, Kenneth Connor, Stuart McGugan, John D. Collins and Ivor Roberts .
What happened to the body of an officer in the pilot episode?
In the pilot episode, two World War I soldiers stumble across the body of an officer while crossing no-man's land under heavy gunfire during the Battle of Amiens in 1918. Assuming the officer is dead, one soldier, Alf Stokes, attempts to rob the officer, much to the disgust of his comrade, James Twelvetrees. After it becomes apparent that the unconscious officer is not dead, the two men see their chance to escape the battle by carrying the officer to a field hospital. The two soldiers are later called to see the officer, The Honourable Teddy Meldrum, who says he is eternally grateful for their services, and tells them he will always be in their debt.
Synopsis
You Rang, M'Lord? is a British comedy series written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, the creators of Dad's Army, It Ain't Half Hot Mum and Hi-de-Hi! It was broadcast between 1990 and 1993 on the BBC.
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Overview
You Rang, M'Lord? is a BBC television sitcom written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, the creators of Dad's Army. It was broadcast between 1990 and 1993 on the BBC (although there had earlier been a pilot episode in 1988). The show was set in the house of an aristocratic family in the 1920s, contrasting the upper-class family and their servants in a house in London, along the same lines as t…
Production
The series, like other situation comedies of its time, was filmed in front of a live studio audience. Mark Lewisohn said the writers were careful to ensure the sets, lighting and camerawork were of a quality associated with drama productions such as Upstairs, Downstairs. For a situation comedy, the episodes are an unconventional length (50 minutes). Croft felt this would let them develop characters and situations more thoroughly. This was supported by Gareth Gwenlan, head of BB…
Plot
In the pilot episode, two World War I soldiers stumble across the body of an officer while crossing no-man's land under heavy gunfire during the Battle of Amiens in 1918. Assuming the officer is dead, one soldier, Alf Stokes (Paul Shane), attempts to rob the officer, much to the disgust of his comrade, James Twelvetrees (Jeffrey Holland). After it becomes apparent that the unconscious officer is not dead, the two men see their chance to escape the battle by carrying the officer to a f…
Characters
• George, Lord Meldrum MC (Donald Hewlett) – The master of the house, Lord Meldrum is a respected member of the aristocracy, in charge of the Union Jack Rubber Company and various other interests. Old-fashioned, with Victorian values, his reputation is nevertheless threatened by his affair with Lady Agatha, the wife of Sir Ralph Shawcross, and it is usually left to Stokes to help him cover this up. He claims to deeply love Agatha, and is left heartbroken after she breaks off t…
Reception and release
The series was not initially well received by the critics, and is less well-known than other Croft sitcoms, such as Dad's Army, It Ain't Half Hot Mum, Hi-de-Hi!, 'Allo 'Allo! and Are You Being Served? (the latter two of these were co-written by Croft with Jeremy Lloyd).
Reviewing the series ten years later, Mark Lewisohn notes that unlike previou…
External links
• You Rang, M'Lord? at BBC Online
• You Rang, M'Lord? at IMDb
• You Rang, M'Lord? at British Comedy Guide