Ripping Yarns

Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame bring their talents to this comedy anthology series, where each episode features tall tales of adventure, mystery, and suspense straight from the pages of old schoolboy comics.

Year: 1976 · Season 1 · Credits: Michael Palin, Charles McKeown, Barbara New... more

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Years: 1976 - 1979

Seasons: 2

Genre: Comedy

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