The Birthday Present

Returning from a business trip, toy salesman Simon Scott is caught attempting to smuggle a wristwatch bought for his wife's birthday through Customs. He is arrested and, due to a bungled defence by his solicitor, obliged to serve a three-month prison sentence. It is only the beginning of his woes; his employer, Colonel Wilson, is understanding, but he is ultimately forced to sack Simon, who discovers that finding another job under such circumstances is extremely difficult. But Colonel Wilson is determined to help his former employee find a solution.

• Pat JacksonDirector
• Jack WhittinghamWriter
• Clifton ParkerOriginal Music Composer

• Tony BrittonSimon Scott
• Sylvia SymsJean Scott
• Jack WatlingBill Thompson
• Walter FitzgeraldSir John Dell
• Geoffrey KeenColonel Wilson
• Howard Marion-CrawfordGeorge Bates
• John WelshChief Customs Officer
• Ian BannenJunior Customs Officer
• Lockwood WestMr. Barraclough
• Harry FowlerCharlie
• Frederick PiperCareers Officer
• Cyril LuckhamMagistrate