Jim Franklin

Jim Franklin (born c.1935) 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 1969 Broaden Your Mind Director Early comedy with Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden 1970–1980 The Goodies Director / Producer Cult comedy series with surreal humor 1976–1979 Ripping Yarns Director Parody series by Michael Palin and Terry Jones 1977 The Testing of Eric Olthwaite Director Episode of Ripping Yarns 1979 Roger of the Raj Director Final episode of Ripping Yarns