Overview
John Meadham, in charge of a West Africa trading post, wire the home office in London that he is tired and worn out, and they need to send a replacement to take over. The company sends a stiff upper-lipper, Charles Summers, accompanied by his wife, Margaret. An antagonism develops between the two men from the moment Summers arrives.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 41 | January 18, 1951 (62) | |
 | 25 | November 19, 1993 (89) | |
 | 45 | January 5, 1963 (78) | |
 | 64 | August 13, 1940 (75) | |
 | 52 | January 31, 1952 (74) | |
 | 26 | January 22, 1975 (71) | |
 | 23 | October 8, 1989 (82) |