9. The Glorious Triumph of Barthelemy Piechut
The villagers of Clochemerle face off against the army.
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Clochemerle is a comedy TV series that premiered on BBC Two on February 18, 1972. It has 1 season and 9 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 9 "The Glorious Triumph of Barthelemy Piechut", aired on April 14, 1972.
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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9 episodes · 1 season
1972 · 9 episodes · Last episode: 54 years ago
The villagers of Clochemerle face off against the army.
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 fate of Clochemerle and its demolished latrine becomes a pass-the-parcel of responsibilities between church, ministers, and the army. Watch out, unsuspecting residents!
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 priest's sermon decrying the urinal in interrupted.
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!
Old maid about town Justine Putet rallies support for her opposition to the newly installed village latrine.
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.
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.
Created by Michael Mills
Clochemerle has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on April 14, 1972.
The most recent episode of Clochemerle, Season 1 Episode 9 "The Glorious Triumph of Barthelemy Piechut", aired on April 14, 1972.
Clochemerle has 1 season with 9 episodes in total.
Clochemerle first aired on BBC Two on February 18, 1972.
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