Paying Guests (Part 1)
Synopsis
Spend some time in the company of the guests at 'Wentworth' - all taking the waters except for the Colonel and Miss Howard, who has some leisure for the beginnings of a late romance. Gossip, bicycle rides, rounds of golf, bridge in the evenings and preparations for the charity concert all make time pass most pleasantly - don't they?
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Robert Hardy
Colonel Chase
Angela Thorne
Miss Howard
Benjamin Whitrow
Mr. Kemp
Judy Cornwell
Mrs. Bliss
Joanna David
Florence Kemp
Annette Crosbie
Mrs. Holders
Richard O'Callaghan
Mr. Bullingdon
Avril Elgar
Mrs. Bertram
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Mrs. Oxney
Sylvia Barter
Hilda
Maryann Turner
Mabel
David Quilter
The Rev. Banks
Margaretta Scott
Countess Appledore
Barbara Hicks
Miss Jobson
Reginald Jessup
Foreman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Simpson
- Screenplay & Story
- E.F. Benson, Thomas Ellice
- Original Title
- Paying Guests (Part 1)
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Simpson
E.F. Benson, Thomas Ellice
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Department Leadership Roster
Michael Simpson
Director
Rosemary Hill
Producer
Thomas Ellice
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paying Guests (Part 1)
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What is Paying Guests (Part 1) about?
Spend some time in the company of the guests at 'Wentworth' - all taking the waters except for the Colonel and Miss Howard, who has some leisure for the beginnings of a late romance. Gossip, bicycle rides, rounds of golf, bridge in the evenings and preparations for the charity concert all make time pass most pleasantly - don't they?
Who directed Paying Guests (Part 1)?
Paying Guests (Part 1) was directed by Michael Simpson.
Who stars in Paying Guests (Part 1)?
The principal cast of Paying Guests (Part 1) includes Robert Hardy, Angela Thorne, Benjamin Whitrow, Judy Cornwell, Joanna David.
When was Paying Guests (Part 1) released and how long is it?
Paying Guests (Part 1) was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Paying Guests (Part 1) based on a book or true story?
Paying Guests (Part 1) is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E.F. Benson".