Uncle Fred - Television

Television

The short story "Uncle Fred Flits By" was made into an episode of "Four Star Playhouse" in 1955; with David Niven as Uncle Fred.

The BBC also adapted the story for television, as part of their Comedy Playhouse in 1967; it starred Wilfrid Hyde-White as Uncle Fred.

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