Ripping Yarns
A British television comedy series, written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. Following an initial pilot episode in January 1976, it ran for two subsequent series of five and three episodes in October 1977 and October 1979 respectively. Each episode had a different setting and characters, looking at a different aspect of British culture and parodying pre-World War II literature aimed at schoolboys.
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Streaming now in the United States on Britbox Apple TV channel.
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Frequently asked questions about Ripping Yarns
Where can I watch Ripping Yarns in the United States?
Ripping Yarns is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Ripping Yarns for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Ripping Yarns needs a subscription to Britbox Apple TV channel.
What are the ratings for Ripping Yarns?
Ripping Yarns scores 7.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Ripping Yarns?
Ripping Yarns stars Michael Palin. Michael Palin is the creator and Terry Jones is the creator.
How many seasons of Ripping Yarns are there?
Ripping Yarns has 2 seasons and 9 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Ripping Yarns?
All 9 episodes of Ripping Yarns add up to about 6 hours 45 minutes at roughly 45 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 3 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 2 days.
What network is Ripping Yarns on?
Ripping Yarns airs on BBC One.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.