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Clochemerle (1972–1972) — comedy on BBC Two
About Clochemerle
The show Clochemerle ended on April 14, 1972, after its first season aired on BBC Two. The series concluded its story within the same year it premiered, with no plans for further episodes. The final episode marked the end of the small French village’s humorous and chaotic adventures.
Clochemerle was a comedy series set in a quaint French village that avoided modern influences until a local mayor's plans for a new public building sparked a series of humorous conflicts. The show depicted the clash of personalities among villagers, including a powerful church, a republican government, and various colorful characters, leading to situations filled with mischief, misunderstandings, and community antics. It was based on the novel of the same name and aired in 1972, capturing the essence of small-town life and its eccentricities.
The cast featured Roy Dotrice as Curé Ponosse, Wendy Hiller as Justine Putet, Peter Ustinov as Narrator, Cyril Cusack as Barthelemy Piechut, Michael Golden as Lagouche, Kenneth Griffith as Ernest Tafardel, and Micheline Presle as Baroness Courtebiche.
Clochemerle episode schedule
9 aired
Aired · 9
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 1972 | S1·E9 | The Glorious Triumph of Barthelemy Piechut |
| April 7, 1972 | S1·E8 | The Dreaded Arrival of Captain Tardivaux |
| March 31, 1972 | S1·E7 | The Inexorable Power of the Third Republic |
| March 24, 1972 | S1·E6 | The Scandalous Outcome of a Night of Destruction |
| March 17, 1972 | S1·E5 | The Painful Infliction of Nicholas the Beadle |
| March 10, 1972 | S1·E4 | The Awful Awakening of Claudius Brodequin |
| March 3, 1972 | S1·E3 | The Spirited Protest of Justine Putet |
| February 25, 1972 | S1·E2 | The Triumphant Inaugeration of a Municipal Amenity |
| February 18, 1972 | S1·E1 | The Magnificent Idea of Barthelemy Piechut |