Whack-O! (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1956, Whack-O! is a notable series.
What it’s about. Whack-O! was a British sitcom TV series starring Jimmy Edwards, written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden, and broadcast from 1956 to 1960 and 1971 to 1972. The series ran on the BBC from 1956 to 1960 and from 1971 to 1972. Edwards took the part of Professor James Edwards, M.A., the drunken, gambling, devious, cane-swishing headmaster who tyrannised staff and children at Chiselbury public school. The Edwards character bore more than a passing resemblance to Sergeant Bilko as he tried to swindle the children out of their pocket money to finance his many schemes.
Who’s in it. Whack-O! stars Jimmy Edwards as Professor Jimmy Edwards, Arthur Howard as Oliver Pettigrew, Edwin Apps as Mr. L.J Halliforth and Harold Bennett as Mr. Dinwiddie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Whack-O! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whack-O! page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whack-O! (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Whack-O! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Whack-O! worth watching?
- Whack-O! holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Whack-O!?
- Whack-O! stars Jimmy Edwards, Arthur Howard, Edwin Apps, Harold Bennett and Julian Orchard.
- When was Whack-O! released?
- Whack-O! was released in 1956.