Frankie Howerd
Ali Oopla
Series
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6.02 votes197330mEndedComedy
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
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- 1. The Wazir Takes a WifeNow viewing1973-01-2532mWhen the Wazir of Baghdad decides it is time for a new wife, Ali Oopla, his servant, begins a search for suitable candidates.
- 2. Festival of Magic1973-02-0131mAli is caught up in a curious case of identity confusion when Baghdad plays host to a festival of magic, and the most powerful sorcerers in the land arrive in town.
- 3. Genie of the Bottle1973-02-0831mThe Wazir hopes to marry his two daughters, Boobiana and Saccharine, off as the latest wives of the Sultan, the richest man in the world. However, he'll need to raise a dowry, and that could involve selling Ali to become a galley slave!
- 4. A Cargo of Crumpet1973-02-1531mAli's sent to the market to purchase a woman for his master to gift to the Caliph. Unfortunately a rival bidder is particularly wealthy, and Ali must pull some tricks out of his sleeve to avoid being roasted alive himself!
- 5. Ali and the Thieves1973-02-2228mAli is initially less than concerned when his master is captured for ransom or slavery by thieves operating on behalf of a foreign ruler — until, that is, he is reminded of the law decreeing the death of a slave upon the loss of his master!
- 6. Saved from the Harem1973-03-0129mWhen the Caliph expresses his desire to take Saccharine as his latest wife, Ali is entasked with finding the innocent girl a new husband first.
Cast
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Derek Francis
Abu ben Ackers, the Wazir
Hilary Pritchard
Saccharine
Larry Martyn
Derti Dhoti
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Is Whoops Baghdad available to watch online?
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How many seasons does Whoops Baghdad have?
Whoops Baghdad has 1 season and 6 episodes.
When did Whoops Baghdad first air?
Whoops Baghdad first aired in 1973.
Is Whoops Baghdad still running?
Whoops Baghdad's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Whoops Baghdad?
Whoops Baghdad is classified as Comedy.