Three married couples discover that, through a legal technicality, they are, in fact, not actually married in the eyes of the law. This was the third version broadcast by the BBC of this J.B. Priestley play. It was aired live but as the BBC very rarely recorded live transmissions prior to 1953, this programme is lost.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| JJack HowarthAlderman Joseph Helliwell | Alderman Joseph Helliwell |
| EEileen DraycottMaria Helliwell | Maria Helliwell |
 Raymond HuntleyCouncillor Albert Parker | Councillor Albert Parker |
 Helena PickardAnnie Parker | Annie Parker |
| GGordon PhillottHerbert Soppitt | Herbert Soppitt |
| EEileen BeldonClara Soppitt | Clara Soppitt |
| GGabrielle DayeRuby Birtle | Ruby Birtle |
| EEdna MorrisMrs. Northropp | Mrs. Northropp |
| LLewis WilsonFred Dyson | Fred Dyson |
 Peter CushingGerald Forbes | Gerald Forbes |
| JJulia BraddockNancy Holmes | Nancy Holmes |
 Frank PettingellHenry Ormonroyd | Henry Ormonroyd |
 Anthony SharpReverend Clement Mercer | Reverend Clement Mercer |
 Helen ChristieLottie Grady | Lottie Grady |