Jeeves and Wooster 1990
What is Jeeves and Wooster?
Jeeves and Wooster is a British comedy-drama series adapted by Clive Exton from the stories written by P.G. Wodehouse.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 23
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 22, 1990
- Last aired
- Jun 20, 1993
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Jeeves and Wooster is a British comedy-drama series adapted by Clive Exton from the stories written by P.G. Wodehouse. The program aired on the ITV network from 1990 to 1993. The series features Hugh Laurie as Bertie Wooster, a young gentleman and member of the idle rich, and Stephen Fry as Jeeves, his highly competent and well-informed valet. Wooster is a bachelor and a member of The Drones Club who frequently finds himself in various societal misadventures. His valet, Jeeves, is responsible for extricating him from these predicaments. The source material for the series consists of 35 short stories and 11 novels originally published between 1916 and 1974. The show also features actors Richard Dixon and Robert Daws. Bertie Wooster is characterized as a well-intentioned, wealthy layabout with a blend of airy nonchalance and refined gormlessness. The series depicts the ongoing relationship between the two central characters as they navigate the challenges faced by a wealthy young Londoner and his indispensable assistant.
Should you watch it?
“A charming British duo navigates comedic misadventures in the 1930s.”
- Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry's perfect chemistry
- faithful adaptation of beloved source material
- delightful period atmosphere and costumes
- may feel dated to modern viewers
- plotlines can be formulaic
you enjoy classic British humor and master-servant dynamics.
Suitable for all ages with mild comedic situations and no explicit content.
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Season 1 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Jeeves Takes Charge Mytharc Apr 22, 1990
- E2 Tuppy and the Terrier Core Apr 29, 1990
- E3 The Purity of the Turf Core May 6, 1990
- E4 The Hunger Strike Core May 13, 1990
- E5 Brinkley Manor Mytharc May 20, 1990
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Jeeves Saves the Cow Creamer Mytharc Apr 14, 1991
- E2 A Plan for Gussie Core Apr 21, 1991
- E3 Pearls Mean Tears Core Apr 28, 1991
- E4 Jeeves in the Country Core May 5, 1991
- E5 Kidnapped! Mytharc May 12, 1991
- E6 Jeeves the Matchmaker Mytharc May 19, 1991
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 Bertie Sets Sail Mytharc Mar 29, 1992
- E2 The Full House Core Apr 5, 1992
- E3 Introduction on Broadway Core Apr 12, 1992
- E4 Right Ho, Jeeves Core Apr 19, 1992
- E5 Hot Off the Press Mytharc Apr 26, 1992
- E6 Comrade Bingo Mytharc May 3, 1992
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Return to New York Mytharc May 16, 1993
- E2 The Once and Future Ex Core May 23, 1993
- E3 Bridegroom Wanted Core May 30, 1993
- E4 The Delayed Arrival Core Jun 6, 1993
- E5 Trouble at Totleigh Towers Mytharc Jun 13, 1993
- E6 The Ties That Bind Mytharc Jun 20, 1993
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on books?
Yes, it's adapted from P.G. Wodehouse's Jeeves stories.
Are there romantic storylines?
Romance is present but secondary to comedic situations.
Is it appropriate for children?
Yes, it's family-friendly with gentle humor.
How many seasons are there?
The series ran for multiple seasons in the early 1990s.
Where can I watch it?
It originally aired on ITV and may be available on streaming services.
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