Ripping Yarns Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1976 · BBC One · Status: Ended · Rated: Not Rated
Frequently Asked Questions About Ripping Yarns
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Ripping Yarns have?
Ripping Yarns has 2 seasons and 9 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on January 7, 1976.
Is Ripping Yarns renewed, ended, or canceled?
Ripping Yarns has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Ripping Yarns?
It takes 6h 45m (405 minutes) to watch the complete run of Ripping Yarns. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 4 days. Yes! At 6.8 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 3.4 hours per day.
Where can you stream or watch Ripping Yarns?
Ripping Yarns is available for streaming on Digital on-demand platforms & broadcast archives. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Ripping Yarns?
Ripping Yarns has an official content rating of Not Rated.
Who are the lead actors in Ripping Yarns?
The primary ensemble cast includes Michael Palin (age 83), David Griffin (age 83), Michael Stainton as Ship's stoker (age 91), John Phillips (age 80 (deceased)).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Palin | Main Cast | 83 |
| David Griffin | Main Cast | 83 |
| Michael Stainton | Ship's stoker | 91 |
| John Phillips | Main Cast | 80 (deceased) |
| Candace Glendenning | Main Cast | 73 |
| Ian Ogilvy | Main Cast | 82 |
| Anita Carey | Irene Olthwaite | 75 (deceased) |
| Gwen Watford | Main Cast | 66 (deceased) |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Ripping Yarns are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.