Whinfrey's Last Case

In 1913 the British government, hearing that the Germans are planning World War I, ask top agent Whinfrey to intervene, but instead he decides to go on holiday to Cornish fishing village Torpoint. Here he believes he has stumbled upon a smuggling ring, but in fact they are Germans who are masquerading as locals in an advance invasion party.

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Overview

In 1913 the British government, hearing that the Germans are planning World War I, ask top agent Whinfrey to intervene, but instead he decides to go on holiday to Cornish fishing village Torpoint. Here he believes he has stumbled upon a smuggling ring, but in fact they are Germans who are masquerading as locals in an advance invasion party. The British arrive and arrest them, believing that Whinfrey deliberately planned everything - though it is apparent that he did not.

Cast

Michael Palin
Michael Palin
Gerald Whinfrey
Maria Aitken
Maria Aitken
Mrs. Otway
Edward Hardwicke
Edward Hardwicke
Mr. Girton
Antony Carrick
Antony Carrick
Admiral Jefferson
Richard Hurndall
Richard Hurndall
Carne
Jack May
Jack May
General Chapman
Ann Way
Ann Way
Old Lady (Lotte)
Gerald Sim
Gerald Sim
Lord Raglin
Charles McKeown
Charles McKeown
Mr. Ferris
Roy Sampson
Roy Sampson
Army Captain
Phillip Clayton-Gore
Phillip Clayton-Gore
Another Eddie
Patrick Bailey
Patrick Bailey
Vinney

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