Clochemerle The Magnificent Idea of Barthelemey Piechut, the Mayor (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy

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Clochemerle

The Magnificent Idea of Barthelemey Piechut, the Mayor (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy

Every politician wants to leave a legacy and Mayor Bartholemy is no different - erecting a latrine in the village square might be a magnificent idea, but he knows he'll need help swinging opinion his way.

Director

Michael Mills

Writers

Gabriel Chevallier (novel "Clochemerle") | Ray Galton | Sabine Seifert (dialogue) (version: German) | Alan Simpson

Producer

Michael Mills

Cinematographer

James Balfour

Editors

Geoffrey Botterill | Christopher Rowlands

Production Designer

Spencer Chapman

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 18, 1972

Release date

Feb 18, 1972 (United Kingdom)

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33 cast members

Name	Known for
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