Jimmy Forbes returns to England after being on the run in Australia for 20 years. He finds that his wife has gone up in the world and become wealthy. Their children know little about him but as he observes them he realises they have problems and his cunning might come to their aid.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Edward RigbyJimmy Forbes | Jimmy Forbes |
 Betty Ann DaviesDiana Forbes | Diana Forbes |
 Hilda BayleyRosalyn Forbes | Rosalyn Forbes |
| BBernard CliftonGeorges Forbes | Georges Forbes |
| MMoira ReedMary Jessyl | Mary Jessyl |
 Peter GawthorneSir Edmond Jessyl | Sir Edmond Jessyl |
 Renee GaddJudy St. John | Judy St. John |
| BBilly WattsRodney Marsh | Rodney Marsh |
| BBrian BuchelArnold Gill | Arnold Gill |
 Howard DouglasGambler on Ship | Gambler on Ship |
| JJack VyvyanInspector Bryan | Inspector Bryan |