The Monocled Mutineer

During World War I, Percy Toplis, a deserter from the British Army, plays a major role in the Étaples Mutiny in September 1917.

1986 HD 70min United Kingdom English

Alan Bleasdale Cherie Lunghi Paul McGann Philip McGough Jerome Flynn Philip Martin Brown Timothy West Paul Butterworth Ian Mercer Jim Carter

Drama

based on novel or book miniseries world war i mutiny

S1E1 - The Making of a Hero 1986-08-31

First part in four part series based on the book by William Allison and John Fairley about the true-life figure of Percy Toplis, who led a British army mutiny during the First World War.

S1E2 - Before the Shambles 1986-09-07

Parcy Toplis arrives at the Etaples training camp in northern France, where the soldiers are put through a brutal training regime, under the command of Brigadier General Thomson. There is a mutiny of the troops.

S1E3 - When the Hurly-Burly's Done 1986-09-14

Percy Toplis takes charge of negotiations between the mutineers and Brigadier Thomson. When the mutiny is over, Toplis and the other leaders become marked men. Toplis escapes to England using his talents for disguise, and meets and falls in love with Dorothy.

S1E4 - A Dead Man on Leave 1986-09-21

The war is over and Toplis decides to rejoin the Army under a false name. He is recognized by a fellow mutineer and joins a black market racket. A shooting incident is blamed on Toplis and the police are back on his trail.

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