A.J. Wentworth, B.A.
A posthumous sitcom set in a 1940s boys' preparatory school.
A British sitcom from 1982, A.J. Wentworth, B.A. takes place in the 1940s. The show was broadcast after the death of its star, Arthur Lowe, who passed away on 15 April 1982. It was adapted from H. F. Ellis's writings by Basil Boothroyd and produced for ITV by Thames Television.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- Creator
- H. F. Ellis
- Starring
- Arthur Lowe
- Marion Mathie
- Harry Andrews
- Ronnie Stevens
- Michael Bevis
- Deddie Davies
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Network
- ITV
- Company
- Thames Television
- First aired
- 12 July 1982
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The headmaster, the Rev Saunders, is nicknamed 'Squid' by the boys.
- The school in the series is called Burgrove and is located in Wilminister, in rural England.
- Matron is Wentworth's constant enemy.
Production
The series was adapted from the writings of H. F. Ellis, which first appeared in Punch and were later published in two books: The Papers of A.J. Wentworth, B.A. (1949) and The Papers of A.J. Wentworth, B.A. (Ret'd) (1962). Arthur Lowe had read selections from the books on Woman's Hour. At Lowe's memorial service, Harry Andrews, who played the headmaster, read a piece from the work. Exterior location filming of the school took place at Box Hill School near Dorking in Surrey, and junior pupils appeared in the opening credits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in A.J. Wentworth, B.A.?
A.J. Wentworth, B.A. stars Arthur Lowe, Marion Mathie, Harry Andrews, Ronnie Stevens, Michael Bevis and Deddie Davies.
How many episodes of A.J. Wentworth, B.A. are there?
A.J. Wentworth, B.A. has 6 episodes.
When did A.J. Wentworth, B.A. first air?
A.J. Wentworth, B.A. first aired on 12 July 1982.
When did A.J. Wentworth, B.A. end?
A.J. Wentworth, B.A. last aired on 16 August 1982.
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