First broadcast 8th March 1980.

In post-war Paris Drioli, an elderly down-and-out, sees a painting for sale by his old friend Soutine, who is now a best-selling artist.

Roald Dahl ... Self - Introduced by
Derek Jacobi ... Drioli
Lucy Gutteridge ... Josie
Boris Isarov ... Soutine
Donald Pickering ... Gallery Owner
Herbert Wise ... Dealer (as Teris Hebrew)
David Webb