The Final Test

Overview

Legendary England cricketer Sam Palmer (Jack Warner) is due to bat in his final test match against Australia. He is desperate for his son Reggie (Ray Jackson) to see his final innings. But Reggie prefers poetry to cricket and when he is offered the opportunity to read his poetry to England's greatest playwright Alexander Whitehead (Robert Morley) on the last day of the test, the relationship between father and son is tested to the limit. As Sam prepares for his final knock, the conflict with his son weighs heavily on his mind, but he is also upset over England's young batsman and ladies-man, Syd Thompson (George Relph), dating the woman whom he hopes to marry.

Details

Cast

Jack Warner

Sam Palmer

Robert Morley

Alexander Whitehead

George Relph

Syd Thompson

Adrianne Allen

Aunt Ethel

Ray Jackson

Reggie Palmer

Brenda Bruce

Cora

Stanley Maxted

Senator

Joan Swinstead

Miss Fanshawe

John Glyn-Jones

Mr Willis

Len Hutton

Himself

Denis Compton

Himself

Alec Bedser

Himself

Godfrey Evans

Himself

Jim Laker

Himself

Cyril Washbrook

Himself

John Arlott

Himself (Voice)

Richard Bebb

Frank Weller

Hyma Beckley

Spectator

Valentine Dyall

Television Actor

Fred Griffiths

Taxi Driver