Summary Eager to forge new business contacts, Del befriends Vimmal Malik, a wealthy businessman who seems eager to work with Trotters Independent Traders. After a dance at the Camberwell Chamber of Trade, Del and Vimmal are cornered by Mr Ram and his heavy boys. It seems that Vimmal is holding onto a pricey porcelain family heirloom that belongs to the Ram family - and they want it back. In order to make an impression, Del offers to mediate between the two men, especially because Mr Ram is willing to pay four grand for the return of the statue to his family. Unluckily for Del the four grand is just a ruse and he ends up losing a fortune to Vimmal and Mr Ram, a couple of con men touring the country using the same scam on local businessmen wherever they go.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : David Jason Nicholas Lyndhurst Roger Lloyd Pack Buster Merryfield
Genres : Comedy
Release date : Sep 21, 1981
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Harlech Tower, Park Road, Acton, London, England, UK
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Summary Eager to forge new business contacts, Del befriends Vimmal Malik, a wealthy businessman who seems eager to work with Trotters Independent Traders. After a dance at the Camberwell Chamber of Trade, Del and Vimmal are cornered by Mr Ram and his heavy boys. It seems that Vimmal is holding onto a pricey porcelain family heirloom that belongs to the Ram family - and they want it back. In order to make an impression, Del offers to mediate between the two men, especially because Mr Ram is willing to pay four grand for the return of the statue to his family. Unluckily for Del the four grand is just a ruse and he ends up losing a fortune to Vimmal and Mr Ram, a couple of con men touring the country using the same scam on local businessmen wherever they go.
Genres : Comedy
Release date : Sep 21, 1981
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Harlech Tower, Park Road, Acton, London, England, UK
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)