Ripping Yarns (TV Series)

Roger of the Raj (1979)

Richard Vernon: Lord Bartlesham

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• Lord Bartelsham : You know, I often think that if people had been a little more kind to each other, we could have avoided many of the wars which have plagued society through the ages.

  Lady Bartelsham : Rubbish, dear.

  Lord Bartelsham : Well... maybe... but just suppose for a minute that when Wallenstein reached the gates of Magdeburg in 1631, instead of razing the city to the ground and putting its inhabitants to the sword, he'd said... "What a lovely place! How lucky you are to live here. I live in Sweden... you must come and see me some time." Just think what a difference it would have made - he'd have gone down in history as a nice chap, instead of the Butcher of Magdeburg.

  Lady Bartelsham : Eat up dear, and stop talking piffle.

• Colonel Runciman : I wanted women in here for years. Yes, I wanted to pass the port from right to left just like young Daintry did. And more than that. I wanted to do away with the loyal toast.

  Lord Bartelsham : Oh no, Runciman - not you!

  Colonel Runciman : I wanted to abolish the national anthem and set up a socialist republic in this land. A state where all those who do the work should be given adjust reward for such work. Where patronage and privilege should be cast away and one man should be equal with his fellow.