Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.3/10
Up the Elephant and Round the Castle
Overview
Up the Elephant and Round the Castle was an ITV sitcom which aired from 1983 to 1985, starring comedian Jim Davidson, who played the role of Jim London. The show spawned a sequel, Home James, which was also made by Thames Television. Home James ran from 1987 to 1990. "Up the Elephant and Round the Castle" also gave early exposure to Anita Dobson. The show was made for the ITV network by Thames Television.
This production, originally released in 1983, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.3 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Anita Dobson
Sue Nicholls
John Bardon
Jim Davidson
Brian Hall
Rosalind Knight
Brian Capron
Nicholas Day
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 1983-11-30
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
8 Episodes • Aired 1985-01-08
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
8 Episodes • Aired 1985-09-12
No season overview provided for this season.