Roger of the Raj
First aired on Oct 24, 1979
Runtime: 30 mins
80%
Genres: Comedy
On the eve of the Great War Roger Bartlesham's aristocratic parents are firm believers in the Empire though Roger, encouraged by socialist Latin teacher Mr Hopper,dreams of equality and opening a tea shop with his sweet-heart Miranda. After a sojourn in India where various officers shoot themselves to atone for breaches in etiquette Roger gets caught up in Hopper's attempt to bring the Russian revolution to England but is rescued from the chaos by Miranda in time for them to pursue their dream.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Michael Palin | Roger
Richard Vernon | Lord Bartlesham
Joan Sanderson | Lady Bartlesham
Jan Francis | Miranda
John Le Mesurier | Colonel Runciman
Charles McKeown | Captain Morrison
Featured Crew
Terry Jones | Writer
Michael Palin | Writer
Jim Franklin | Director
Nigel Curzon | Production Design
Cecile Hay-Arthur | Makeup Artist
Dan Rae | Editor
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