Ben, the chivalrous and perky non-descript little man, whose thumbs itch just before 'something 'orrible 'appens' played by Tony Robinson is joined by Leslie Phillips as the devilish Lovelace in J Jefferson Farjeon's 1930's thriller.
A hat lost in the English Channel, a dagger buried in a toff's back and an incriminating letter from an MP entice Ben into the world of arms dealers and smugglers as he battles to save Europe from another World War!
"Murder mysteries always work well… and Mr Punch's Thriller Playhouse is particularly good... Atmospheric and Great Fun." Daily Express
To all concerned "Jolly good show, chaps." The Times
Also available as part of the THRILLER PLAYHOUSE BOX SET, eight episodes featuring Max Carrados, Norman Conquest and Ben from the popular BBC Drama series.
Starring Tony Robinson as Ben Leslie Phillips as Lovelace with Rebecca Lacey as Molly Jon Glover as Pasquale Christopher Benjamin as Medway Kate Odey as Violet Shaun Prendergast as Henry Royce Mills as White & full supporting cast
