Whoops Baghdad

Whoops Baghdad

Whoops Baghdad is a BBC television comedy programme first broadcast from 25 January to 1 March 1973.

It stars Frankie Howerd, and was similar to his earlier programme Up Pompeii!, with the setting moved from Ancient Rome to mediaeval Baghdad. However, it was less successful than its predecessor, only running for six episodes and is little remembered, although all episodes apparently survive.

The original proposed title, Up Baghdad, was rejected because it was felt that it might have been seen as supportive of the then-current Iraqi regime.

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

Whoops Baghdad

First Air Date

January 25, 1973

Last Air Date

February 22, 1973

Seasons

1

Episodes

10

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC One

S01E05

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