A seemingly benign surface belies the pointed satire of this film, aiming fairly and squarely in all directions – mainly around themes of class – and hitting most of its targets with ease and good grace.

Probably the best capsule I know of British comedy talent and almost cast to perfection, this is the finest of the Boulting Brother’s satiric swipes at British institutions (Private’s Progress, Lucky Jim, The Family Way, etc.) and one of the politest social and political critiques you’re likely to see.

Time may have dimmed some of the trade union details, but the eternal themes of greed, brinkmanship and petty ego endure.

Recommend.