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Summary

Monsieur Victor (Vic Oliver) is the conductor of the Palm Court Orchestra in the luxurious Imperial Hotel, London.

He recounts stories about the guests who stay at the hotel to a journalist who is "ghost writing" his autobiography.

Other staff at the hotel include the manager, Mr Hay (Brian Oulton), the assistant manager, Mr Griffiths (Leslie Heritage) and the head receptionist, Mr Pettigrew (Tom Gill).

Cast List

  Vic Oliver as Monsieur Victor
  Brian Oulton as Mr Hay
  Tom Gill as Mr Pettigrew
  Leslie Heritage as Mr Griffiths
  Joan Benham as Kate Brett (Series 2)
  Eddie Malin as Henry (Series 2)

Production Details

Written by:
Alan Melville

Directed by:
John Phillips, Christopher Hodson, John Frankau

Executive Producer(s):
Michael Westmore

2 series, 24 episodes

Transmitted: 1958-60

TV Channel: ITV

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