Whoops Baghdad (1973)
Overview
Whoops Baghdad is a BBC television comedy programme first broadcast from 25 January to 1 March 1973.
The series stars Frankie Howerd, and was similar to his earlier programme Up Pompeii!, with the setting moved from Ancient Rome to mediaeval Baghdad. However, it was significantly less successful than its predecessor, only running for six episodes and is little remembered, although all episodes survive.
The original proposed title, Up Baghdad, was rejected because it was felt that it might have been seen as supportive of the then-current Iraqi regime.
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Creator
Series Cast
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Ali Oopla
6 Episodes
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Abu ben Ackers, the Wazir
6 Episodes
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Saccharine
6 Episodes
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Derti Dhoti
6 Episodes
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Boobiana
5 Episodes
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Captain of the Guard, Fake Wizard, Avabanana, Akbar the Vile
5 Episodes
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Short Tribesman, Sultan of Bangdor, Little Old Man
3 Episodes
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Imshi
2 Episodes
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Tall Guard, Genie
2 Episodes
Last Season
Season 1
Season 1 of Whoops Baghdad premiered on January 25, 1973.
Facts
Status Ended
Network
Type Scripted
Original Language English
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Content Score
82
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