When Fred Melthorpe inherits an estate from his estranged father, he also inherits Jack Acorn, the general factotum.

But Jack's not all he seems so unpleasant discoveries are set to be made.

The last of four character based comedies by Don Howarth.

Jack Acorn ...... John Webb
Fred Melthorpe ...... Stephen Tomlin
Joey ...... Alex Trinder
Mrs Simcock ...... Pauline Jefferson

Director: Julie Beckett

Producer: Sue Wilson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2001. Show less