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When a dyspeptic detective member of the Mulliner family receives a doctor's prescription to smile, the frightening knowingness of his grin spreads terror among the titled.

Storyteller Mr Mulliner enlists regular tipplers of the Angler's Rest to tell his tales.

Starring Richard Griffiths.

From a collection of stories written by PG Wodehouse, first published in 1927.

Dramatised by Roger Davenport.

Mr Mulliner .... Richard Griffiths
Miss Postlethwaite / Millicent .... Matilda Ziegler
A Small Bitter / Adrian … Carl Prekopp
A Port / Sir Jasper / Specialist .... Peter Acre
A Pint of Stout / Lord Brangbolton .... David Timson
The Light Ale / Sir Sutton .... Martin Hyder

Director: Ned Chaillet

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in May 2002.