Jim Franklin (director)

For the artist with the same name, see Jim Franklin (artist).

Jim Franklin
Bornc.1935
OccupationsTelevision director, producer
Years active1960s–1980s
Known forThe Goodies, Broaden Your Mind and Ripping Yarns

Jim Franklin (born c.1935)[1] is a British television director and producer.

He has directed many British television comedy programmes, including The Goodies, Broaden Your Mind and Ripping Yarns.

Filmography

The following is a selected list of television programmes directed or produced by Jim Franklin, primarily in the comedy genre during the 1960s and 1970s.

Year Title Role Notes
1966 The Frost Report Director Satirical sketch show with David Frost[2]
1969 Broaden Your Mind Director Early comedy with Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden[2]
1970–1980 The Goodies Director / Producer Cult comedy series with surreal humor[2]
1976–1979 Ripping Yarns Director Parody series by Michael Palin and Terry Jones[2]
1977 The Testing of Eric Olthwaite Director Episode of Ripping Yarns[2]
1979 Roger of the Raj Director Final episode of Ripping Yarns[2]

References

  1. ^ "Mad movies". The Observer. 9 May 1965. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Jim Franklin". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 24 October 2025.


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