Clochemerle

Season 1

1972 · 9 episodes · 4h 30m in all

Episodes

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   1. The Magnificent Idea of Barthelemy Piechut, the Mayor

   18 Feb 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.

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   2. The Triumphal Inauguration of a Municipal Amenity

   25 Feb 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.

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   3. The Spirited Protest of Justine Putet

   3 Mar 1972 · 30 min

   Old maid about town Justine Putet rallies support for her opposition to the newly installed village latrine.

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   4. The Awful Awakening of Claudius Brodequin

   10 Mar 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!

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   5. The Painful Infliction of Nicholas the Beadle

   17 Mar 1972 · 30 min

   The priest's sermon decrying the urinal in interrupted.

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   6. The Scandalous Outcome of a Night of Destruction

   24 Mar 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!

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   7. The Inexorable Power of the Third Republic

   31 Mar 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!

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   8. The Dreaded Arrival of Captain Tardivaux

   7 Apr 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.

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   9. The Glorious Triumph of Barthelemy Piechut

   14 Apr 1972 · 30 min

   The villagers of Clochemerle face off against the army.