Season 1

1. The Magnificent Idea of Barthelemy Piechut, the Mayor

1972-02-18 · 30m

Every politician wants to leave a legacy and Mayor Bartholemy Piechut is no different — erecting a latrine in the village square might be a magnificent idea, but he knows he'll need help swinging opinion his way.

2. The Triumphal Inauguration of a Municipal Amenity

1972-02-25 · 30m

Aided by persuasive allies, Piechut gets his way and a startling new civic amenity is inaugurated, right outside the church and local shops — with mixed reviews from locals.

3. The Spirited Protest of Justine Putet

1972-03-03 · 30m

Old maid about town Justine Putet rallies support for her opposition to the newly installed village latrine.

4. The Awful Awakening of Claudius Brodequin

1972-03-10 · 30m

Young soldier Claudius returns home from army manoeuvres, only to discover he potentially shares the blame with the new urinal for bespoiling Clochemerle treasures. His father surprisingly rates developments a good vintage!

5. The Painful Infliction of Nicholas the Beadle

1972-03-17 · 30m

The priest's sermon decrying the urinal in interrupted.

6. The Scandalous Outcome of a Night of Destruction

1972-03-24 · 30m

War breaks out on all fronts · village against village - innkeepers wife against shopkeepers wife – pro latrine mayor versus the rest, even the aristocracy get involved!

7. The Inexorable Power of the Third Republic

1972-03-31 · 30m

The fate of Clochemerle and its demolished latrine becomes a pass-the-parcel of responsibilities between church, ministers, and the army. Watch out, unsuspecting residents!

8. The Dreaded Arrival of Captain Tardivaux

1972-04-07 · 30m

The army arrive in Clochemerle on 'manoeuvres', trouble is soon not far behind when the Captain mounts more than his horse. Piechut plans somehow take a step forward, notwithstanding a now barricaded urinal.

9. The Glorious Triumph of Barthelemy Piechut

1972-04-14 · 30m

The villagers of Clochemerle face off against the army.