First broadcast 31st May 1980.

Surgeon James loves his orchids and other ladies. A trip to America gives him and his wife an opportunity for improvements.

Roald Dahl ... Self - Introduced by
Richard Johnson ... James
Siân Phillips ... Hermione
Avril Elgar ... Nancy
Artro Morris ... Tom
Cyril Luckham ... Gavin
Lynne Ross ... Samantha
Mark Kenyon ... Sebastian
Andrew Lebas ... Waiter
Margaret Ainley ... Party Guest
Annette Collins ... Party Guest
Christine Cracknell ... Party Guest
Angela Evans ... Party Guest
Ronald Fairbrother ... Party Guest
Jack Gilvey ... Party Guest
Bryan Matheson ... Party Guest (as Bryan Mattheson)
Henry Palmer ... Party Guest
Mary Tovey ... Party Guest