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Matinee Idols: Q Planes

BBC One
on BBC One London

starring
Laurence Olivier Ralph Richardson Valerie Hobson
When a series of test flights of new bomber aircraft end in their unexplained disappearance, an eccentric intelligence officer, a discontented pilot and a woman journalist join forces to solve the mystery.
Laurence Olivier stars in this witty thriller, reflecting powerfully the tensions hanging over Europe in the pre-war years.
Screenplay by IAN DALRYMPLE Based on a story by BROCK WILLIAMS , JACK WHITTINGHAM and ARTHUR WIMPERIS
Produced by ALEXANDER KORDA and IRVING ASHER
Directed by TIM WHELAN
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Contributors

Unknown:
Laurence Olivier
Unknown:
Ralph Richardson
Unknown:
Valerie Hobson
Unknown:
Laurence Olivier
Unknown:
Ian Dalrymple
Story By:
Brock Williams
Story By:
Jack Whittingham
Story By:
Arthur Wimperis
Produced By:
Alexander Korda
Produced By:
Irving Asher
Directed By:
Tim Whelan
Tony Me Vane:
Laurence Olivier
Charles Hammond:
Ralph Richardson
Kay:
Valerie Hobson
Jenkins:
George Curzon
Barrett:
George Merritt
Blenkinsop:
Gus McNaughton
Mackenzie:
David Tree
Daphne:
Sandra Storme
Karl:
Frank Fox
Baron:
George McLeod
Editor:
John Laurie
Source: Radio Times

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