The Agitator

This little-seen film made at the end of wartime Britain was a great find (thanks to TPTV of course). A good narrative, if not entirely original, efficiently directed and very well acted throughout.

A younger William Hartnell than we normally see - still "Billy Hartnell" here, in a rare leading role - gives an excellent portrayal of a young socialist tub thumper shouting the odds at his worker colleagues until he is unexpectedly thrust into the position of Chief Exec. From here his troubles really start, with an unexpected pleasure (for the viewer) in that his chief antagonist is none other than John Laurie, our beloved grouch Private Frazer from Dad's Army. Absorbing and entertaining; well worth the time.