TV series
The Monocled Mutineer
1986, English, on BBC One. Created by Alan Bleasdale.
The Monocled Mutineer follows the rebellion that took place at the notorious Etaples Training Camp in northern France on the eve of "The Battle of Passchendaele" in 1917. After the mutiny, the dashing Percy Toplis takes flight, dressed as a British officer, soon to embark on a love affair with beautiful young widow, Dorothy. A solder in the First World War, the real Percy Toplis was a rake, rogue and master of disguise who became the most wanted man in Britain. This controversial BBC dramatisation of high romance, hilarious impudence and savage retribution was adapted by Alan Bleasdale from the book by William Allison and John Fairley.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 70 min
- Status
- Ended in 1986
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Latest episode
S1 E4: A Dead Man on Leave
Aired 21 September 1986
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Alan BleasdaleCreator
- Paul McGannPercy Toplis · 4 ep
- Philip McGoughCast · 4 ep
- Cherie LunghiCast · 4 ep
- Jerome FlynnFranny · 4 ep
- Timothy WestCast · 4 ep
- Paul ButterworthCast · 1 ep
- Philip Martin BrownCast · 1 ep
- Ian MercerCast · 1 ep
- Jim CarterCast · 1 ep
- John BenfieldCast · 1 ep
- Clare GroganCast · 1 ep
- Ian HartCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 31 August 1986
- Last aired
- 21 September 1986
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Monocled Mutineer is based on
The Monocled Mutineer is adapted from a novel.
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How many seasons of The Monocled Mutineer are there?
The Monocled Mutineer has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 70 minutes each.
Is The Monocled Mutineer finished?
Yes. The Monocled Mutineer ended in 1986, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Monocled Mutineer?
If you liked The Monocled Mutineer, try The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, All the Light We Cannot See, War and Remembrance.
Who created The Monocled Mutineer?
The Monocled Mutineer was created by Alan Bleasdale and stars Paul McGann, Philip McGough, Cherie Lunghi.
What is The Monocled Mutineer based on?
The Monocled Mutineer is adapted from a novel.