Bess Throckmorton, a farmer's daughter from Devon, encounters an ancient relative who soon reveals himself to be the ghost of Sir Walter Raleigh, determined to escape the Tower of London once and for all and return to Devon. When Sir Raleigh learns that a pair of dastardly brothers have designs on his ancestors' farm, he devises a plan to thwart them.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Prunella ScalesAunt Ellie | Aunt Ellie |
| PPolly GrantBess Throckmorton | Bess Throckmorton |
 Ronald PickupSir Walter Raleigh | Sir Walter Raleigh |
 James HazeldineCharlie Throckmorton | Charlie Throckmorton |
 Don HendersonBertie Borrowbill | Bertie Borrowbill |
 Richard StrangeBoney Borrowbill | Boney Borrowbill |
 Constance ChapmanGran | Gran |
 George InnesDesk Sergeant | Desk Sergeant |
 Louise JamesonJoan Throckmorton | Joan Throckmorton |
 Madge HindleAunt Winnie | Aunt Winnie |