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Blandings: The Crime Wave at Blandings
Blandings: The Crime Wave at Blandings
Oct 6, 2024 8:25 AM

Author:P.G. Wodehouse

Blandings: The Crime Wave at Blandings

EPISODE 4 IN A MAJOR BBC DRAMA STARRING TIMOTHY SPALL, DAVID WALLIAMS AND JENNIFER SAUNDERS

Baxter returns as summer tutor for Clarence’s grandson George and plans to weasel his way back into permanent employment.

Blandings is threatened by the return of tyrannical secretary Baxter, hired by Connie to put an end to all tom-foolery. This is a tragedy for Clarence and he finds an unusual ally in his grandson George, who had been happily rampaging through the grounds with an air rifle.

It is not long before there is an outbreak of shooting and wounding. Meanwhile, Freddie is back to ask Clarence to clear his debts, this time pursued by East-End gangsters and a beguiling dancer who takes a fancy to Beach.

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