
In this off-beat musical – a satire that combines fantasy, social observation and songs – a working class man goes to put a deposit on a new house only to find he prefers spending to saving and is happy to spend his money on a few hours of happiness rather than a lifetime's conventionality.
Ratings
3.5
Cast

Ken Jones
Arthur
Maureen Ampleford
Emmy
Charles Lamb
Dad
Winifred Dennis
Mum
Robert Dougall
Newsreader

Janie Booth
Mavis

Hugh Paddick
House Agent

Joanna Dunham
Mrs. Thurloe

Edward de Souza
Mr. Thurloe
Ian Ellis
Mark

Derek Royle
Taxi Driver

Howell Evans
Angry Driver
Alec Coleman
Shaving Man
Kenneth Allsop
Interviewer
Fanny Carby
Connie

Toni Palmer
Janet

Elizabeth Morgan
Mother

John Fortune
Server

Lucy Griffiths
Elderly Lady

Nicholas Courtney
Husband
Clare Owen
Wife
Jonathan Adams
First Policeman

Neville Smith
He
Tracy Rogers
She
Lionel Wheeler
Second Policeman
Alan Selwyn
Man at Zoo Gate
Dickie Owen
Keeper Bent

Kim Peacock
Governor
Alan Styles
Adam
Ashling Rayner
Eve
Christine Holmes
Lily
Crew
Editor
Original Music Composer
Producer
Director
Camera Operator
Details
Release Date
1965-11-17
Runtime
73 min
Original Language
English
Languages
English
Production Companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Genres
Music
TV Movie
Comedy
Drama