Great old British TV shows – Part V

 

Rumpole of the Bailey – 1978-1992.  The John Mortimer novels were the basis for this great old series.  Leo McKern was a great Rumpole and of course we cannot forget “She Who Must Be Obeyed”.

The Avengers – the series with Patrick McNee and Diana Rigg, of course.  1961-69.  Still a cult favourite.

The Forsyte Saga – 1967.  The first mini-series apparently.  Based on novels by John Galsworthy.  This is in glorious black and white and is much better than the later remake.

The Good Life – 1975-1978.  Wonderful cast with Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal and Penelope Keith.  Amusing premise which is now much more mainstream – self sufficiency.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – 1981.  Based on a radio play by Douglas Adams.  Sci-fi humour.  And you get to find out the answer to the universe and everything…

The Professionals – 1977 – 83.  Ok, I fancied one of Bodie and Doyle rotten but sadly can’t remember which now… Violent and politically incorrect but a good watch.

Here are links to the other posts in this series:

Part I

Part II

Part III

Part IV

Part VI