Clochemerle

61972•30m•5.0/10

Comedy

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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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Production

Pidax Film- und Hörspielverlag, BBC, Bavaria Film

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 18, 1972

Last Aired

April 14, 1972

Networks

BBC Two

Created By

Michael Mills

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

The Magnificent Idea of Barthelemy Piechut, the Mayor

Air date: 1972-02-18

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.

The Triumphal Inauguration of a Municipal Amenity

Air date: 1972-02-25

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.

The Spirited Protest of Justine Putet

Air date: 1972-03-03

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

The Awful Awakening of Claudius Brodequin

Air date: 1972-03-10

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!

The Painful Infliction of Nicholas the Beadle

Air date: 1972-03-17

The priest's sermon decrying the urinal in interrupted.

The Scandalous Outcome of a Night of Destruction

Air date: 1972-03-24

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!

The Inexorable Power of the Third Republic

Air date: 1972-03-31

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!

The Dreaded Arrival of Captain Tardivaux

Air date: 1972-04-07

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.

The Glorious Triumph of Barthelemy Piechut

Air date: 1972-04-14

The villagers of Clochemerle face off against the army.