Private Schulz

★ 4.8 /10 5 votes

May 6, 1981 - June 10, 1981 1 Season 6 Episodes 50 min Ended

Overview

Private Schulz is a six-part 1981 television comedy-drama serial written by Jack Pulman and produced for BBC Two. It stars Michael Elphick in the title role, with Ian Richardson, Tony Caunter, Billie Whitelaw, Billy Murray, and Mark Wingett. Set primarily in Germany, during and immediately following World War II, fraudster and petty criminal Gerhard Schulz is forced to serve in the SS. In a story based on the real, though unrealised, plot by the Germans known as Operation Bernhard, Schulz tricks the Nazis into making counterfeit British £5 notes, millions of which will be used to destroy the British economy.

Seasons & Episodes

Miniseries

1981 • 6 Episodes

Set primarily in Germany, during and immediately following World War II, fraudster and petty criminal Gerhard Schulz is forced to serve in the SS. In a story based on the real, though unrealised, plot by the Germans known as Operation Bernhard, Schulz tricks the Nazis into making counterfeit British £5 notes, millions of which will be used to destroy the British economy.

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Jack Pulman
                                

                                    Network
                                    BBC One
                                

                                    Type
                                    Miniseries
                                

                                    Rating
                                    4.8/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United Kingdom
                                

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Cast & Crew

Michael Elphick

Gerhard Schulz

Ian Richardson

Major Neuheim

Cyril Shaps

Solly

Ronald Baddiley

British Newsreel Commentator (voice, uncredited)

Billie Whitelaw

Bertha Freyer

Terence Suffolk

Willy Schumacher

Walter Sparrow

Becker

Clive Merrison

Radio Announcer (voice)

John Shrapnel

German Newsreel Commentator (voice, uncredited)

David Swift

Professor Bodelschwingh

Ken Campbell

Krauss

Mark Wingett

Walter Schmidt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Private Schulz about?

Private Schulz is a six-part 1981 television comedy-drama serial written by Jack Pulman and produced for BBC Two. It stars Michael Elphick in the title role, with Ian Richardson, Tony...

How many seasons does Private Schulz have?

Private Schulz has 1 season with 6 episodes.

When did Private Schulz premiere?

Private Schulz premiered on May 6, 1981.

Is Private Schulz still running?

No, Private Schulz has ended. The final episode aired on June 10, 1981.

Where can I watch Private Schulz?

Private Schulz originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created Private Schulz?

Private Schulz was created by Jack Pulman.

What is the rating of Private Schulz?

Private Schulz has a rating of 4.8/10 based on user reviews.