The Balmoral Test

Guest stars

Charles Edwardsas Martin CharterisSam Phillipsas Equerry

Michael Buerkas Newsreader (voice)

Don Gallagheras Willie Whitelaw

Paul Jessonas Sir Geoffrey HoweGeorgie Glenas Ruth, Lady Fermoy

Geoff Bretonas Mark Phillips

Paul Bigleyas John Nott

Guy Sineras Francis Pym

Dugald Bruce Lockhartas John Moore

Laura Cairnsas Balmoral Maid

Andrew Piperas Balmoral Master of the Household

Nicholas Dayas Jim Prior

Peter Paceyas Lord Soames

Crew

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