Episodes
1. The Magnificent Idea of Barthelemy Piechut, the Mayor
February 18, 1972
30 min
Every 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 need help swinging opinion his way.
Guest Stars:
Roy Dotrice, Wendy Hiller, Cyd Hayman, Larry Noble, Michael Golden
2. The Triumphal Inauguration of a Municipal Amenity
February 25, 1972
30 min
Aided 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.
Guest Stars:
Roy Dotrice, Wendy Hiller, Cyd Hayman, Larry Noble, Michael Golden
3. The Spirited Protest of Justine Putet
March 3, 1972
30 min
Old maid about town Justine Putet rallies support for her opposition to the newly installed village latrine.
Guest Stars:
Roy Dotrice, Wendy Hiller, Cyd Hayman, Larry Noble, Michael Golden
4. The Awful Awakening of Claudius Brodequin
March 10, 1972
30 min
Young 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 surprisingly rates developments a good vintage!
Guest Stars:
Roy Dotrice, Wendy Hiller, Cyd Hayman, Larry Noble, Michael Golden
5. The Painful Infliction of Nicholas the Beadle
March 17, 1972
30 min
The priest's sermon decrying the urinal in interrupted.
Guest Stars:
Roy Dotrice, Wendy Hiller, Cyd Hayman, Larry Noble, Michael Golden
6. The Scandalous Outcome of a Night of Destruction
March 24, 1972
30 min
War breaks out on all fronts · village against village - innkeepers wife against shopkeepers wife – pro latrine mayor versus the rest, even the aristocracy get involved!
Guest Stars:
Roy Dotrice, Wendy Hiller, Cyd Hayman, Larry Noble, Michael Golden
7. The Inexorable Power of the Third Republic
March 31, 1972
30 min
The fate of Clochemerle and its demolished latrine becomes a pass-the-parcel of responsibilities between church, ministers, and the army. Watch out, unsuspecting residents!
8. The Dreaded Arrival of Captain Tardivaux
April 7, 1972
30 min
The 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, notwithstanding a now barricaded urinal.
Guest Stars:
Roy Dotrice, Wendy Hiller, Cyd Hayman, Larry Noble, Michael Golden