Ripping Yarns (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1976, Ripping Yarns is a comedy series.
What it’s about. A British television comedy series, written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. Following an initial pilot episode in January 1976, it ran for two subsequent series of five and three episodes in October 1977 and October 1979 respectively. Each episode had a different setting and characters, looking at a different aspect of British culture and parodying pre-World War II literature aimed at schoolboys.
Who’s in it. Ripping Yarns stars Michael Palin, John Phillips, Candace Glendenning and Ian Ogilvy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Ripping Yarns has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ripping Yarns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ripping Yarns tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ripping Yarns (1976)?
- In US, Ripping Yarns is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ripping Yarns worth watching?
- Ripping Yarns holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ripping Yarns?
- Ripping Yarns stars Michael Palin, John Phillips, Candace Glendenning, Ian Ogilvy and Anita Carey.
- When was Ripping Yarns released?
- Ripping Yarns was released in 1976.