Clochemerle
Clochemerle is a 1972 British–West German television comedy based on Gabriel Chevallier's 1934 novel of the same name, with Ray Galton and Alan Simpson adapting the text. Filmed on location in France, it starred Roy Dotrice, Wendy Hiller, Cyril Cusack, Kenneth Griffith, and Cyd Hayman, with narration by Peter Ustinov. In the small French village of Clochemerle, Mayor Barthelemey Piechut plans for the erection of a 'pissoir' (gentlemen's public convenience) in the town square. Unfortunately, the rest of the rural inhabitants aren't as impressed.
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- Ep 1
1.The Magnificent Idea of Barthelemy Piechut, the Mayor
18-02-197230mEvery politician wants to leave a legacy and Mayor Bartholemy Piechut is no different — erecting a latrine in the village square might be a magnificent idea, but he knows he'll nee...
- Ep 2
2.The Triumphal Inauguration of a Municipal Amenity
25-02-197230mAided by persuasive allies, Piechut gets his way and a startling new civic amenity is inaugurated, right outside the church and local shops — with mixed reviews from locals.
- Ep 3
3.The Spirited Protest of Justine Putet
03-03-197230mOld maid about town Justine Putet rallies support for her opposition to the newly installed village latrine.
- Ep 4
4.The Awful Awakening of Claudius Brodequin
10-03-197230mYoung soldier Claudius returns home from army manoeuvres, only to discover he potentially shares the blame with the new urinal for bespoiling Clochemerle treasures. His father surp...
- Ep 5
5.The Painful Infliction of Nicholas the Beadle
17-03-197230mThe priest's sermon decrying the urinal in interrupted.
- Ep 6
6.The Scandalous Outcome of a Night of Destruction
24-03-197230mWar breaks out on all fronts · village against village - innkeepers wife against shopkeepers wife – pro latrine mayor versus the rest, even the aristocracy get involved!
- Ep 7
7.The Inexorable Power of the Third Republic
31-03-197230mThe fate of Clochemerle and its demolished latrine becomes a pass-the-parcel of responsibilities between church, ministers, and the army. Watch out, unsuspecting residents!
- Ep 8
8.The Dreaded Arrival of Captain Tardivaux
07-04-197230mThe army arrive in Clochemerle on 'manoeuvres', trouble is soon not far behind when the Captain mounts more than his horse. Piechut plans somehow take a step forward, notwithstandi...
- Ep 9
9.The Glorious Triumph of Barthelemy Piechut
14-04-197230mThe villagers of Clochemerle face off against the army.
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