Jeeves and Wooster Timeline ( Real )

literary
1915

P. G. Wodehouse begins writing Jeeves stories

P. G. Wodehouse writes the first Jeeves story, introducing the iconic valet Jeeves and his employer Bertie Wooster.

literary
1919

Publication of 'My Man Jeeves'

Compilation of several Jeeves short stories is published as 'My Man Jeeves', bringing the characters greater recognition.

literary
1923

Publication of 'The Inimitable Jeeves'

First full-length Jeeves novel published, featuring multiple interconnected stories about Bertie Wooster and Jeeves.

literary
1934

Publication of 'Right Ho, Jeeves'

One of the most famous Jeeves novels is published, further establishing the characters and their comedic adventures.

radio
1973

BBC Radio adaptation of Jeeves stories begins

BBC starts adapting Jeeves stories for radio, bringing the characters to a wider audience through broadcast media.

television
April 1990

Jeeves and Wooster TV series premieres

British television adaptation starring Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie brings the Jeeves and Wooster stories to TV screens.

television
June 1993

End of Jeeves and Wooster TV series

The beloved TV series concludes after four seasons, leaving a lasting legacy for the franchise.

Jeeves and Wooster Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early 1920s

Bertie Wooster Meets Jeeves

Bertie Wooster employs Jeeves as his valet, marking the beginning of their enduring relationship.

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1922

Bertie’s First Engagement Fiasco

Bertie faces his first tangled romantic engagement that Jeeves helps to resolve with his trademark ingenuity.

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1925

The Incident at Totleigh Towers

Bertie and Jeeves get entangled in a complex social farce involving mistaken identities and an unwanted marriage proposal, successfully extricated by Jeeves.

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Christmas 1926

Jeeves Recovers the Plum Pudding

Jeeves saves Christmas dinner by cleverly retrieving the ruined plum pudding, showcasing his problem-solving skills.

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1928

Bertie’s Avoidance of Madeline Bassett

Through various schemes devised by Jeeves, Bertie manages to avoid an unwanted engagement to Madeline Bassett.

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1929

The Uncle Tom's Cabin Impersonation

Bertie impersonates a character from Uncle Tom's Cabin leading to humorous consequences, resolved by Jeeves’s intervention.

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1930

Jeeves's Departure and Return

Jeeves temporarily leaves Bertie due to a disagreement but is eventually persuaded to return, restoring their partnership.

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1931

Bertie and Tuppy Glossop’s Row

A misunderstanding causes a rift between Bertie and his friend Tuppy Glossop, with Jeeves helping to mediate the reconciliation.

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1932

The Great Dress Suit Plan

Jeeves orchestrates a plan involving Bertie’s dress suit to resolve a complicated social dilemma.

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Mid-1930s

Bertie and Jeeves Finally Part Ways

After many adventures, Jeeves resigns his position finally, marking an end to their service partnership.