Have a look at this full-page spread, because, you know, BUMS.

There’s no mention here of the team’s upcoming solo/duo projects, but a month later, the BBC is pleased to announce …

Here’s a listing for the pilot episode of Ripping Yarns.

By May of 1977, the full series was already getting some nice early previews.

And this one …

The full series was rather well received, which is hardly a surprise.

And finally, in this preview, we learn the genesis of the series’ title.

