Councillor Podkolyossin has called on the services of Madame Fyokla, the matchmaker - decision he is already beginning to regret. Against his better judgment he finds himself competing for the hand of Miss Agafya.

Cast

John Wood

Councillor Podkolyossin

Margaret Tyzack

Madame Fyokla

Gawn Grainger

Kotchkarev

Norman Rodway

Zevakin

Stratford Johns

Mr Omelet

Jane Freeman

Aunt Arina