Thirty Thousand Pieces Of Silver : Part 1

Tv Series
Tv Show :
Crown Court
Season 3
Episode Number :34
Rate : Not Rated
RunTime :30 mins
Air Date :1974-03-20
Story : Rock musician Lance Porter is suing his father Reverend Fortescue Porter in a civil case. He composed a rock opera called "Jesus, Baby!" about the nativity. He promised his father the copyright to the show on the understanding that if he fell on hard times he would receive part of the proceeds. However his father then spent all the considerable revenue on charitable causes even though he strongly disapproved of the content and style of the show. Reverend Fortescue says he did nothing wrong. At the time neither he nor his son expected the production to make money. In his view Lance has not fallen on hard times and has no need for any share.
Cast
Dinah SheridanMrs. Harper-Frost
Robert PowellLance Porter
Bernard GallagherJonathan Fry QC
David AshfordCharles Lotterby
William MervynThe Hon. Mr. Justice Campbell
William LucasRev. Fortescue Porter
David de KeyserMr. Plenderbooth