The Monocled Mutineer (1986– )

Stars:

Paul McGann, Bill Fellows, Matthew Marsh

1 win & 8 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Paul McGann	...	Percy Toplis (4 episodes, 1986)
Bill Fellows	...	Geordie (3 episodes, 1986)
Matthew Marsh	...	Charles Strange (3 episodes, 1986)
Anthony Calf	...	Guinness (3 episodes, 1986)
Jane Wood	...	Annie Webster (2 episodes, 1986)
Ron Donachie	...	Strachan (2 episodes, 1986)
Timothy West	...	Thomson (2 episodes, 1986)
Dave Hill	...	Frank Webster (2 episodes, 1986)
Penelope Wilton	...	Lady Angela Forbes (2 episodes, 1986)
Jerome Flynn	...	Franny (2 episodes, 1986)
Cherie Lunghi	...	Dorothy (2 episodes, 1986)
David Allister	...	General Asser (2 episodes, 1986)
Geoff Morrell	...	Aussie Gas Mask (2 episodes, 1986)
Louis Mellis	...	Scots Gas Mask (2 episodes, 1986)
Philip McGough	...	Edwin Woodhall (2 episodes, 1986)
Patrick Doyle	...	Gilzean (2 episodes, 1986)
Aran Bell	...	Fellows (2 episodes, 1986)
Billy Clarke		(2 episodes, 1986)
Terry Cundall	...	Bertram (2 episodes, 1986)
Peter Hutchinson	...	Norman (2 episodes, 1986)
Ted Richards	...	PC Fulton (2 episodes, 1986)
Richard Ireson	...	Inspector Ritchie (2 episodes, 1986)
David Miller	...	Spruce (2 episodes, 1986)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

mutiny | lincoln | british soldier | impersonator | world war one | 

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Genres:

Drama | History | War

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 August 1986 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Aberystwyth, Cardigan, Wales, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

310 min 75 min (3 episodes) 310 min (DVD) 90 min (1 Episode)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

Did You Know?

Trivia

First shown on British television in 1986, but never repeated.

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Connections

Featured in The Story of the Costume Drama: A Call to Arms (2008)

User Reviews

Fact and fiction

Absolute rubbish to say Toplis was at the supposed mutiny, as his Regiment was on its way to India at the time of the Etaples disturbance. He may have had a colourful life, but was a rapist, thief and coward. He spent many months in various jails and prisons, say little if any front line action, and shot at unarmed policemen to ensure his freedom when cornered or in danger of capture by the authorities. Worthy of a movie, or plaudits? I would say there are many more events, characters and unsung heroes far more deserved of book/celluloid immortality. The film is a fantasy in the true Hollywood/Walt Disney style, entertaining but complete fiction. Watch in the same manner as Blackadder Goes Forth!