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Synopsis
William Boot, a mild-mannered contributor of "Nature Notes" to a national newspaper, is mistaken for a famous foreign correspondent and dispatched to Ishmaelia to cover a war. This series is believed to be lost.
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- E1 The Stitch ServiceNext upOct 8, 1972
Synopsis
Someone must cover the war in Ishmaelia for the "Daily Beast" - can Mrs. Stitch arrange for the famous novelist John Boot to do the job?
Guest stars: Natalie Kent (Sister Watts)
- E2 The Complete TravellerOct 15, 1972
Synopsis
By mistake, the mild-mannered and inexperienced William Boot is to be sent to Ishmaelia to cover the war.
- E3 The War Torn IshmaeliaOct 22, 1972
Synopsis
Formerly the writer of "Nature Notes", William Boot is now expected to become a war correspondent.
- E4 Stones £20Oct 29, 1972
- E5 The ScoopNov 5, 1972
- E6 The Ubiquitous Mr. BaldwinNov 12, 1972
Synopsis
Just who is this mystery man Baldwin and whose side is he on?
- E7 A Surfeit of BootsNov 19, 1972
Synopsis
When Boot returns in wholly undeserved glory, Lord Copper arranges a banquet to celebrate.
Guest stars: Natalie Kent (Sister Watts)
Harry Worth
Sinéad Cusack
Brian Oulton
James Beck
Dan Jackson
John Junkin
Moray Watson
Brian Coburn
Gerald Flood
Hugh Latimer
Jean Anderson
Arthur Brough
