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Up the Elephant and Round the Castle

1983·Show
22Episodes in3Seasons
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9
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IMDb4.9
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Funny, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline1
  • Tension1

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

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About

Young lovable rogue Jim London becomes a man of property when a relative dies, leaving him a run-down Victorian property at 17 Railway Terrace in the Elephant and Castle area of south London. He gets into various problems with the police and spends most of his time getting drunk and chasing women.
British SitcomClassic ComedySituational HumorLighthearted & WholesomeCharacter-Driven ComedyNostalgic TelevisionEveryday LifeFamily Friendly

Crew

Directed by:
Anthony Parker
Written by:
Spike Mullins, Geoff McQueen, Jim Eldridge
Produced by:
Anthony Parker

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Is Up the Elephant and Round the Castle worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 4.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Up the Elephant and Round the Castle have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 22 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Up the Elephant and Round the Castle air?

It ran from 1983 to 1985 and has ended.

What language is Up the Elephant and Round the Castle in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.