Christine Edzard Director, Producer Derek Jacobi Mr. Frederick, Sir John Actor Cyril Cusack The Ballad Seller Actor Ruth Mitchell The Girl Actor Paul Brooke Lord Paramount Actor Corin Redgrave Sir Thomas Neathouse Actor Alec Wallis Marquess Actor Jonathan Cecil Sir Martin Locket Actor Jim Carter Mr. Blackthorn Actor John McEnery Mr. Maclean Actor Frederick Treves Samuel Simpson Actor Don Henderson Bob Actor Michael Hordern Mr. Tatham Actor