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The Monocled Mutineer follows the rebellion that took place at the notorious Etaples Training Camp in northern France on the eve of "The Battle of...
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Season 1

  • The Making of a Hero
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    The Making of a Hero

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/31/1986

    First part in four part series based on the book by William Allison and John Fairley about the true-life figure of Percy Toplis, who led a British army mutiny during the First World War.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Before the Shambles
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    Before the Shambles

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/7/1986

    Parcy Toplis arrives at the Etaples training camp in northern France, where the soldiers are put through a brutal training regime, under the command of Brigadier General Thomson. There is a mutiny of the troops.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • When the Hurly-Burly's Done
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    When the Hurly-Burly's Done

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/14/1986

    Percy Toplis takes charge of negotiations between the mutineers and Brigadier Thomson. When the mutiny is over, Toplis and the other leaders become marked men. Toplis escapes to England using his talents for disguise, and meets and falls in love with Dorothy.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • A Dead Man on Leave
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    A Dead Man on Leave

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/21/1986

    The war is over and Toplis decides to rejoin the Army under a false name. He is recognized by a fellow mutineer and joins a black market racket. A shooting incident is blamed on Toplis and the police are back on his trail.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown