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Private Schulz

1981Show1 season6 episodes

ComedyCrime
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

Summary

Private Schulz is a six-part 1981 television comedy-drama serial written by Jack Pulman and produced for BBC Two. It stars Michael Elphick in the title role, with Ian Richardson, Tony Caunter, Billie Whitelaw, Billy Murray, and Mark Wingett.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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Not for warmth, scares or comfort.

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Private Schulz episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 8.2
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 8.4
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 8.3
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 8.0
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 8.3
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 8.3

Cast

24 of 33 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Robert Chetwyn
Written by
Jack Pulman
Produced by
Philip Hinchcliffe

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 6, 1981 · June 10, 1981 · Ended

First aired
May 6, 1981
Last aired
June 10, 1981
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Comedy, Drama, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Australia
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

From Nobody to Nightmare, Villainous Demotivator, Only in It for the Money +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Private Schulz worth watching?"

Questions about Private Schulz

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Private Schulz worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 8).

How long does it take to watch Private Schulz?

5 h

About 5 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1981 to 1981.

Will Private Schulz make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and dark humor (9 of 10).

Is Private Schulz plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Private Schulz use?

From Nobody to NightmareVillainous DemotivatorOnly in It for the MoneyStupid BossHoney TrapNewsreelLuxury Prison SuiteReality Is UnrealisticCrash the EconomyPet the DogHooker with a Heart of GoldVillainy Discretion Shotand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including From Nobody to Nightmare, Villainous Demotivator, and Only in It for the Money.