Clochemerle
Season 1
19729 episodes
Episodes
- E1
The Magnificent Idea of Barthelemy Piechut, the Mayor
1972-02-18 · 30m
Every politician wants to leave a legacy and Mayor Bartholemy Piechut is no different — erecting a latrine in the village square might be a magnificent idea, but he knows he'll need help swinging opinion his way.
- E2
The Triumphal Inauguration of a Municipal Amenity
1972-02-25 · 30m
Aided by persuasive allies, Piechut gets his way and a startling new civic amenity is inaugurated, right outside the church and local shops — with mixed reviews from locals.
- E3
The Spirited Protest of Justine Putet
1972-03-03 · 30m
Old maid about town Justine Putet rallies support for her opposition to the newly installed village latrine.
- E4
The Awful Awakening of Claudius Brodequin
1972-03-10 · 30m
Young soldier Claudius returns home from army manoeuvres, only to discover he potentially shares the blame with the new urinal for bespoiling Clochemerle treasures. His father surprisingly rates developments a good vintage!
- E5
The Painful Infliction of Nicholas the Beadle
1972-03-17 · 30m
The priest's sermon decrying the urinal in interrupted.
- E6
The Scandalous Outcome of a Night of Destruction
1972-03-24 · 30m
War breaks out on all fronts · village against village - innkeepers wife against shopkeepers wife – pro latrine mayor versus the rest, even the aristocracy get involved!
- E7
The Inexorable Power of the Third Republic
1972-03-31 · 30m
The fate of Clochemerle and its demolished latrine becomes a pass-the-parcel of responsibilities between church, ministers, and the army. Watch out, unsuspecting residents!
- E8
The Dreaded Arrival of Captain Tardivaux
1972-04-07 · 30m
The army arrive in Clochemerle on 'manoeuvres', trouble is soon not far behind when the Captain mounts more than his horse. Piechut plans somehow take a step forward, notwithstanding a now barricaded urinal.
- E9
The Glorious Triumph of Barthelemy Piechut
1972-04-14 · 30m
The villagers of Clochemerle face off against the army.