
The Final Test
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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Sam Palmer | |
| Alexander Whitehead | |
| Syd Thompson | |
| Aunt Ethel | |
| Reggie Palmer | |
| Cora | |
| Senator | |
| Miss Fanshawe | |
| Mr Willis | |
| LLen HuttonHimself | Himself |
| DDenis ComptonHimself | Himself |
| AAlec BedserHimself | Himself |
| GGodfrey EvansHimself | Himself |
| JJim LakerHimself | Himself |
| CCyril WashbrookHimself | Himself |
| JJohn ArlottHimself (Voice) | Himself (Voice) |
| Frank Weller | |
| HHyma BeckleySpectator | Spectator |
| Television Actor | |
| Taxi Driver | |
| RRoddy HughesMr Harborne | Mr Harborne |
| Unpleasant Pub Customer | |
| Railway Porter | |
| Daisy | |
| Cricket Fan | |
| AAudrey WhiteTelevision Announcer | Television Announcer |
| BBen WilliamsTicket Collector | Ticket Collector |