The Monocled Mutineer

Season 1 Episode 2: Before the Shambles

Sep 07, 1986 NR 1h 10m 8.6

The events leading to mutiny in the British Army during World War I.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Making of a Hero

1. The Making of a Hero

Aired: Aug 31, 1986

The background to Percy Toplis joining the British Army during the First Worl...

Episode 2 Before the Shambles

2. Before the Shambles

Aired: Sep 7, 1986

The events leading to mutiny in the British Army during World War I.

Episode 3 When the Hurly-Burly's Done

3. When the Hurly-Burly's Done

Aired: Sep 14, 1986

Further events of the mutiny and its resolution.

Episode 4 A Dead Man on Leave

4. A Dead Man on Leave

Aired: Sep 21, 1986

After escaping prison, Percy returns to England and destiny.

Main Cast

Paul McGann Percy Toplis

Jerome Flynn Franny

Bill Fellows Geordie

Penelope Wilton Lady Angela Forbes

Ron Donachie Strachan

Guest Staring

Creators

Jim O'Brien

Jim O'Brien Director

Alan Bleasdale Creator, Writer

Info about The Monocled Mutineer

Network: BBC One

Genres: Drama, War, History