Under the Hammer

Overview

All seems ready for a major sale of impressionist paintings to be graced by a royal visit. But panic erupts in the boardroom when the pedigree of the Van Gogh - to be sold by the Russians - is questioned. When it causes a scene between the porters, Les and Mick, a respectable firm is forced to take drastic action to save the big day.

Directed by Richard Wilson

Top cast

Peter Vaughan

Les Stone

Michael Aldridge

John Bourke-White

James Maxwell

Geoffrey Anderson

P

Peter Bayliss

Trevor Boveen

Robert Putt

Mick McClaren

Stanley Lebor

Derek

Bernard Gallagher

Jim

David Cardy

Tony

Christopher Fulford

Billy

Harry Ditson

Teichman

John Tallents

Weaver

J

Julie Legrand

Frenchwoman

N

Nina Botting

Receptionist

Jill Meager

Jenny

Francesca Brill

Princess of Wales

R

Ruddy L. Davis

Bid Caller

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