Private Schulz
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
50 min per episode
1981 – 1981
Premiered: Wed, May 6, 1981
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Part Six”
Once again, Schulz is penniless and a released convict. He discovers he still has the map showing the location of the buried money in Britain. Travelling back and recruiting local criminal Stan to help him dig for it beneath the public lavatory built over the spot, the money is recovered. However, Stan and his gang try to double-cross Schulz but Schulz manages to escape with the canister of money and is pursued by Stan.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Private Schulz trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-12
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Pulman
Philip Hinchcliffe
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Hinchcliffe
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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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 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.
How many seasons does Private Schulz have?
Private Schulz comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Private Schulz?
Key cast members in Private Schulz include Michael Elphick.
Who created or directed Private Schulz?
Private Schulz was developed and directed by Jack Pulman.