Ben Travers Farces(1970)

Ben Travers Farces is a British comedy series that aired on BBC 1 in 1970. The seven-episode run, broadcast between September and October, adapted the playwright's most celebrated works for television. Each episode stands alone, drawing from Travers' legendary Aldwych Farces—a body of work known for sharp wit and physical comedy. The series opens with Rookery Nook and concludes with She Follows Me About, a wartime play that shifts the collection's tone. Travers' farces are hallmarks of British theatrical comedy, built on mistaken identity, elaborate schemes, and rapid-fire dialogue. The adaptations capture the playwright's signature blend of social satire and slapstick, bringing his stage hits to the small screen during a period when such material remained popular with British audiences.