Overview

Ken Russell's silent film treatment of the 19th century comic novel by the Brothers Grossmith - George and Weedon. Starring Bryan Pringle, Avril Elgar and Murray Melvin. Adapted by Ken Russell and John McGrath. First shown on BBC2 at 10.10pm on Saturday 12th December 1964 - as part of the 'Six' strand.

Top Cast

Bryan Pringle

Mr. Charles Pooter

Avril Elgar

Caroline Pooter

Murray Melvin

Lupin Pooter

Brian Murphy

Mr. Gowing

Jonathan Cecil

Mr. Cummings

Vivian Pickles

Mrs James

Anne Jameson

Sarah

A

Ann Strunk

Daisy Mutlar

B

Bartlett Mullins

Farmerson

J

John H. Moore

Mr. Finsworth

V

Vi Dix

Mrs. Finsworth