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If only Stella and Henry had realised that they were both going to be in Coombe Puddy.

If only Henry hadn't missed his train home.

If only he hadn't reluctantly agreed to impersonate a 'professional' dancer.

If only the dancer's wife hadn't been quite so lovely

And if only Stella hadn't caught him in the bedroom of this creature...

Ben Travers’ comic novel, first published in 1920.

Starring Michael Williams and Judi Dench.

A classic British farce dramatised by Peter King.

Henry Talboyes .... Michael Williams
Stella Tavistock .... Judi Dench
Lord Mellingham .... Freddie Jones
Pauline Dipper .... Melinda Walker
Hank Dipper .... Colin Stinton
Band leader .... John Samson
Agent .... Norman Bird
Peter .... Stephen Rashbrook
Wattle .... Trevor Nichols
Helen Monk .... Dorcas Morgan
Minnie .... Polly James
Cowman .... William Simons
Party Guest .... Eva Stuart
Party Guest .... Diana Olson

Music composed and played by David Chilton and Nick Russell-Pavier

Director: Peter King

First broadcast on Â鶹Éç Radio 4 in December 1988.

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