The series starred Leslie Phillips as a university lecturer and three episodes were co-written by Tim Brooke-Taylor.
The Culture Vultures was originally going to be piloted in Comedy Playhouse, but it was decided it was good enough to go straight to a series.
Dr Michael Cunningham is a senior lecturer in anthropology at the University of Hampshire.
A gambler and womaniser, his quest for an easy life is frequently interrupted by his friends and colleagues.
[2] In line with the BBC's archival policy of the time, all five episodes were wiped and none are thought to survive.