Jeeves and Wooster 

Bertram Wooster, a well-intentioned, wealthy layabout, has a habit of getting himself into trouble and it's up to his brilliant valet, Jeeves, to get him out.

Stars:

Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Robert Daws

Top Rated TV #222 | 2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Hugh Laurie	...	Bertie Wooster 23 episodes, 1990-1993
Stephen Fry	...	Jeeves 23 episodes, 1990-1993

Storyline

This series chronicles the misadventures (romantic and otherwise) of the impeccably dressed Bertie Wooster and his trusty and sagacious valet, Jeeves. Peppered with sporting dialogue and memorable, dim-witted and eccentric characters.

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Plot Keywords:

female led relationship | male protagonist | friendship | friendship between men | asexual interest | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 April 1990 (UK)

Also Known As:

Dživs i Vuster

Filming Locations:

Barnsley Park, Barnsley, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Carnival Film & Television, Granada Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

55 min (23 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo Mono (season 1-2)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3 Full Frame

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the television documentary Fry and Laurie Reunited (2010), upon reminiscing about their involvement in the series, it was revealed that they were initially reluctant to play the part of Jeeves and Wooster but decided to do so in the end because they felt no one else would do the parts justice.

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Quotes

Bertie: [stuck looking after a dog] What are you doing tonight, Jeeves?
Jeeves: I shall stay in with an improving book, Sir.
Bertie: Wouldn't you rather stay in with an improving dog?

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Connections

Referenced in Drama Trails: 'Jewel in the Crown' to 'Band of Gold' (2008)

User Reviews

p.g. wodehouse- comic genius

I watched the show before reading the books, but I absolutely adore both. As others have said, the casting of the two main characters is perfect, though i wish Fry could've had more of a chance to show off.

There are a few notable differences between the two mediums, none of which hamper the viewer/reader's pleasure any. In the show, for instance, Jeeves seemed to be more warm-hearted than in the books, where he seemed to me to be more of an untouchable impressive figure, almost cruel at times to Bertie, though always pulling him out of trouble in the end. Fry's portrayal was preferable to the books' character, for me, because I enjoyed the more casual relationship. In the books, Jeeves was almost a father figure, not nearly so close.

One reason i enjoy the show so much is the way it ignores pressing world issues. The prohibition is in full swing over in America, but that is only referenced in one episode. The depression is about to hit, and the entire world is going to feel it, perhaps even Bertie. I've always found this fact to make my viewing all the more interesting, because Bertie and his friends take their wealth so casually. The books are written from Bertie's perspective, and as it's plausible that he would ignore socialism and other radical reform movements, economic disputes, prohibition, and other strife synonymous with the 20s, then so would the show. It's a wonderful departure from reality, into a world where your only worry is how to weasel out of unwanted engagements to less-than-admirable girls, or how to avoid your overbearing aunt.

It's all of these things that really put the Wodehouse stories and their subsequent television adaptations close to my heart, but it's the lovable characters and the flawless portrayal of them by each respective actor that keeps me drawn to watching this show over and over again.