The Baronet of Ruddigore, Sir Despard Murgatroyd, has inherited a family curse which forces him to commit a crime every day — or die in agony. He hates the curse, doing his heinous misdeeds as early as possible and good works for the rest of the day to compensate!
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Vincent PriceSir Despard Murgatroyd | Sir Despard Murgatroyd |
 Keith MichellRobin Oakapple | Robin Oakapple |
| SSandra DugdaleRose Maybud | Rose Maybud |
| JJohn TreleavenRichard Dauntless | Richard Dauntless |
 Ann HowardMad Margaret | Mad Margaret |
| DDonald AdamsRoderick Murgatroyd | Roderick Murgatroyd |
| JJohanna PetersDame Hannah | Dame Hannah |
| PPaul HudsonAdam Goodheart | Adam Goodheart |
| BBeryl KormanZorah | Zorah |
| EElsie McDougallRuth | Ruth |