Ripping Yarns poster

Ripping Yarns (1976)

TV Series ★ 7.7 45 min

A British television comedy series, written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. Following an initial pilot episode in January 1976, it ran for two subsequent series of five and three episodes in October 1977 and October 1979 respectively. Each episode had a different setting and characters, looking at a different aspect of British culture and parodying pre-World War II literature aimed at schoolboys.

Michael Palin Creator Terry Jones Creator

▶ Play

Episodes

Quick facts

Released
January 7, 1976
Runtime
45 min
IMDb
tt0075568
Language
English

Themes

Cast

Monty Python's Flying Circus 1969 ★ 8.3
Life of Brian 1979 ★ 7.8
Blackadder 1983 ★ 8.0
Horrible Histories 2009 ★ 8.0
The Thin Blue Line 1995 ★ 7.2
Boris 2007 ★ 8.6
Little Britain 2003 ★ 7.1
Drawn Together 2004 ★ 8.2
Brass Eye 1997 ★ 7.6
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb 1964 ★ 8.1
That Mitchell and Webb Look 2006 ★ 7.7
Plebs 2013 ★ 7.3

Also Worth Watching

Decker 2014
Love, American Style 1969
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories 2014
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out 2005
French & Saunders 1987
Another Period 2015
The Day Today 1994
Spitting Image 1984
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In 1968
Benson 1979
Key & Peele 2012
Seinfeld 1989
NewsRadio 1995
One Day at a Time 1975
Drop the Dead Donkey 1990
Harry Enfield and Chums 1994
Good Mythical Morning 2012

Frequently asked questions

What is Ripping Yarns about?
A British television comedy series, written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. Following an initial pilot episode in January 1976, it ran for two subsequent series of five and three episodes in October 1977 and October 1979 respectively. Each episode had a different setting and characters, looking at a different aspect of British culture and parodying pre-World War II literature aimed at schoolboys.
Who created Ripping Yarns?
Ripping Yarns was created by Michael Palin, Terry Jones.
Who stars in Ripping Yarns?
Ripping Yarns stars Michael Palin.
When was Ripping Yarns released?
Ripping Yarns is a 1976 comedy series.
Where can I watch Ripping Yarns?
You can watch Ripping Yarns with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.