The Plot

Whoops Baghdad is a BBC television comedy programme first broadcast from 25 January to 1 March 1973. The series stars Frankie Howerd, and was similar to his earlier programme Up Pompeii!, with the setting moved from Ancient Rome to mediaeval Baghdad. However, it was significantly less successful than its predecessor, only running for six episodes and is little remembered, although all episodes survive. The original proposed title, Up Baghdad, was rejected because it was felt that it might have been seen as supportive of the then-current Iraqi regime.

Top Billed Cast

Frankie Howerd
Ali Oopla Derek Francis
Abu ben Ackers, the Wazir Hilary Pritchard
Saccharine Larry Martyn
Derti Dhoti

Created By

John Howard Davies
Creator