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Too Many Crooks

British comedy about a gang of crooks who mess up every robbery they attempt and decide to try their hand at kidnapping instead. Starring Terry Thomas.

British comedy about a gang of crooks who bungle every robbery they attempt so decide to try their hand at kidnapping instead. They plan to snatch the daughter of a millionaire but snatch his wife by mistake, leaving him to devote more time to his mistress. When the millionaire rejects their demands, his wife throws in her lot with the robbers.

1 hour, 25 minutes

Last on

Wed 13 Apr 201111:35
BBC Two

Credits

Billy GordonTerry-Thomas
FingersGeorge Cole
LucyBrenda de Banzie
SnowdropBernard Bresslaw
SidSidney James
WhisperJoe Melia
CharmaineVera Day
SecretaryDelphi Lawrence
MagistrateJohn Le Mesurier
SolicitorSydney Tafler
Tommy WestonNicholas Parsons
Fire PolicemanTerry Scott
DirectorMario Zampi
ProducerMario Zampi
WriterMichael Pertwee

Broadcasts

  • Mon 14 Jul 200810:30
    BBC Two except Yorkshire
  • Mon 24 May 201011:05
    BBC Two except Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Wed 13 Apr 201111:35
    BBC Two except Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire