The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand de Bargos

Series 1

New comedy voice-overs are added to old film clips, giving ordinary footage an absurd and surreal quality.

Of Elephants and Pianos
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Of Elephants and PianosTo have had carnal knowledge of an alpaca is a crime only in the eyes of your fellow men. The stories of Ferdinand de Bargos have brought immense pleasure and amusement to countless audiences around the world for more than a generation. Now, for the first time, British television viewers get the opportunity to enjoy these unique, bizarre tales. Voices: Enn Reitel, Jon Glover, Kate Robbins and Susie Blake.
Of Mafia and Sugar
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Of Mafia and SugarHe who has eaten shellfish alone all his life must not look to others for their opinions. How can having a sweet tooth be to the advantage of Don Barbella and the police? Discover the answer as this week's staggering story takes us from New York, via South America and Palermo, to a sleepy village in the heart of England.
Of Monkeys and Submarines
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Of Monkeys and Submarines
Of Corgis and Newspapers
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Of Corgis and Newspapers
Of Priests and Christmas
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Of Priests and Christmas
Of The Past and The Future
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Of The Past and The Future