6. Saved from the Harem
When the Caliph expresses his desire to take Saccharine as his latest wife, Ali is entasked with finding the innocent girl a new husband first.
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Whoops Baghdad is a comedy TV series that premiered on BBC One on January 25, 1973. It has 1 season and 6 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 6 "Saved from the Harem", aired on March 1, 1973.
Whoops Baghdad is a BBC television comedy programme first broadcast from 25 January to 1 March 1973. The series 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 significantly less successful than its predecessor, only running for six episodes and is little remembered, although all episodes 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.
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6 episodes · 1 season
1973 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 53 years ago
When the Caliph expresses his desire to take Saccharine as his latest wife, Ali is entasked with finding the innocent girl a new husband first.
Ali is initially less than concerned when his master is captured for ransom or slavery by thieves operating on behalf of a foreign ruler — until, that is, he is reminded of the law decreeing the death of a slave upon the loss of his master!
Ali's sent to the market to purchase a woman for his master to gift to the Caliph. Unfortunately a rival bidder is particularly wealthy, and Ali must pull some tricks out of his sleeve to avoid being roasted alive himself!
The Wazir hopes to marry his two daughters, Boobiana and Saccharine, off as the latest wives of the Sultan, the richest man in the world. However, he'll need to raise a dowry, and that could involve selling Ali to become a galley slave!
Ali is caught up in a curious case of identity confusion when Baghdad plays host to a festival of magic, and the most powerful sorcerers in the land arrive in town.
When the Wazir of Baghdad decides it is time for a new wife, Ali Oopla, his servant, begins a search for suitable candidates.
Created by John Howard Davies
Whoops Baghdad has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 1, 1973.
The most recent episode of Whoops Baghdad, Season 1 Episode 6 "Saved from the Harem", aired on March 1, 1973.
Whoops Baghdad has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
Whoops Baghdad first aired on BBC One on January 25, 1973.
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