As David’s Italian penpal, Mario, is coming to stay, his wife Kate goes
to her mother’s so that they can practise their languages in peace. When
the penpal turns out to be a shapely brunette named Maria David is in
big trouble, not least because Maria has smuggled in a packet of
diamonds. The flat is soon besieged with assorted gangsters, a lady
plumber, a curate, the police and an angry Kate!
Originally named HOT ICE which was premiered at the Playhouse, Erith, 14th September 1963