The Birthday Present 1957

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.

Cast:

Tony Britton
Simon Scott 

Sylvia Syms
Jean Scott 

Jack Watling
Bill Thompson 

Walter Fitzgerald
Sir John Dell 

Geoffrey Keen
Colonel Wilson 

Howard Marion-Crawford
George Bates