Ripping Yarns
1976·TV Show·
·9Episodes in2Seasons
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
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.
DNA
- Genres
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersComing Of AgeAdventurePersonal GrowthImagination Vs. Reality
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersUnlikely HeroesOutlandish ScenariosMisadventuresCreative Problem-SolvingComic SituationsTall TalesSelf-DiscoveryOvercoming Obstacles
- Pacing
- Narrative
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Jim Franklin, Terry Hughes, Alan J.W. Bell
Written by:
Terry Jones, Michael Palin
