Elderly Albert and Fred cement a new friendship at the local library via personal ads.

Dramas which tell the stories reading between the lines of newspaper personal ads.

Written by Dawn Pavitt and Terry Wale.

Albert Rudge .... Harold Kasket
Fred Bissett .... Henry Stamper
Mrs Parker .... Anna Burden
Ruby .... Anne Jameson
Troy .... Len Jones
Sandra .... Olwen Griffith
Police Sergeant .... Duncan McIntyre

Series concept originated by Philip Levene.

Producer: Gerry Jones

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1967. Show less