Hancock, (who was voted Britain's best-ever comic 35 years after his death) leaves his home in Railway Cuttings, East Cheam, England for warmer, more challenging climes. He encounters the Australian natives on his terms having dragged his attitudes with him halfway across the world.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Tony HancockTony Hancock | Tony Hancock |
 Gloria DawnMrs. Gilroy | Mrs. Gilroy |
 Don CrosbyMervyn | Mervyn |
| LLex MitchellMilkman | Milkman |
| GGeorgie SterlingMiss Bunny Bancroft | Miss Bunny Bancroft |
| KKenneth LairdCaptain | Captain |
| BBrian BarrieBandsman | Bandsman |
| DDon PhilpsEntertainments Officer | Entertainments Officer |
| MMimi DixonMiss Felicia 'Bikini' Bancroft | Miss Felicia 'Bikini' Bancroft |
| MMarshall CrosbyNot listed | Not listed |
| EEdward HowellColonel | Colonel |
 Don ReidCustoms Officer | Customs Officer |
 Max PhippsHotel Clerk | Hotel Clerk |
| NNat LevisonLandlord | Landlord |
| JJames ElliottMan in Pub | Man in Pub |
| DDoreen WarburtonMaid | Maid |
| KKevin LeslieHerbie | Herbie |
 Graham RouseKen | Ken |
 Roger WardPete | Pete |
| BBryan NilandChips | Chips |
| MMaxine WyattBarmaid | Barmaid |