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Brief Synopsis
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A presentation of "Masterpiece Theatre" based on Evelyn Waugh's satire about London's Fleet Street. In a mix-up of names, the "Daily Beast" sends its nerdy nature columnist, William Boot, off to cover a war that either is -- or is not -- being waged in Ishmaelia, an obscure African nation.
Cast & Crew
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Gavin Millar
Director
Michael Maloney
William Boot
Denholm Elliott
Salter
Donald Pleasence
Lord Copper
Michael Hordern
Uncle Theodore
Herbert Lom
Baldwin
Film Details
Also Known As
Masterpiece Theatre (12/30/90)
Genre
Comedy
Release Date
1990
Production Company
London Weekend Television Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
A presentation of "Masterpiece Theatre" based on Evelyn Waugh's satire about London's Fleet Street. In a mix-up of names, the "Daily Beast" sends its nerdy nature columnist, William Boot, off to cover a war that either is -- or is not -- being waged in Ishmaelia, an obscure African nation.
Director
Gavin Millar
Director
Cast
Michael Maloney
William Boot
Denholm Elliott
Salter
Donald Pleasence
Lord Copper
Michael Hordern
Uncle Theodore
Herbert Lom
Baldwin
Nicola Pagett
Mrs Julia Stitch
Renee Soutendijk
Katchen
Leon Sinden
Uncle Roderick
Helen Lindsay
Mrs Boot
Gwen Nelson
Granny Boot
Rosamund Greenwood
Nannie Bloggs
Victoria Hasted
Priscilla
Reggie Oliver
Stitch'S Butler
Tim Seeley
Algernon Stitch
Petronella Barker
Brittling
Angela Galbraith
Lady Metroland
Maev Alexander
Lady Cockpurse
Rosamond Freeman-attwood
1st Female Guest
Martin Wimbush
2nd Female Guest
Stella Richman
3rd Female Guest
Clive Mantle
Cuthbert
Jack Shepherd
Corker
Robert Gary
Wenlock Jakes
Tony Haygarth
Pigge
John Harding
Hitchcock
Michael Parkhouse
Moke
Alistair Cooke
Host ("Masterpiece Theatre")
Film Details
Also Known As
Masterpiece Theatre (12/30/90)
Genre
Comedy
Release Date
1990
Production Company
London Weekend Television Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
