A Surfeit of Smiths

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A mix of real and pretend 'Mr & Mrs Smiths’ causes chaos for hotel manager Mr Salvadori.

4 Extra Debut. A combination of real and pretend couples called ‘Smith’ causes chaos for hotel manager Mr Salvadori. Stars Hywel Bennett.

Mr Salvadori is justifiably proud of his recently upgraded hotel. 

Smooth efficiency is the keynote of the establishment:  Until, that is, Ashley Parker MP and his girlfriend book in as 'Mr and Mrs Smith'.

If only they were the only Smiths staying for the weekend and if Mr Salvadori's command of English were just a little better....

Starring Hywel Bennett and Dinsdale Landen.  

John Graham's farcical comedy.

Ashley Parker MP .... Dinsdale Landen
Mr Salvadori .... Hywel Bennett
Samantha Hobbs .... Helen Fraser
Diane .... Frances Jeater
Birdie Smith .... Bessie Love
Culver Smith .... Cyril Shaps
Harold Hobbs .... Alan Dudley
Brenda Hobbs .... Eva Stuart
Keith .... David Timson
Receptionist .... George Parsons
Barman .... Spencer Banks
Operator .... Judy Franklin

Director: Glyn Dearman

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1981.

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