A series of smaller Royal Mail strikes have been planned by various groups and teams represented by the CWU in November and December. The most significant effect on national strike dates is that Royal Mail will not be delivering any letters, except for those sent by Special Delivery. Journalist Rex Banner, with the aid of his wife Maxine, attempts to solve a jewel robbery, but the criminals try to frame Rex for their murder of a witness. The film was produced at Walton Studios and on location in West London, including Kensington and West Brompton. Sets were designed by the art director John Stoll.

Processing, distribution, international, collections and admin workers: Tuesday 15, Thursday 24 November and Thursday 1 December

See also

The CWU is playing a dangerous game with its members’ jobs and the future of Royal Mail. We urge CWU to withdraw these strikes for the good of our customers and our people. Some of these smaller-scale strikes has been cancelled, with the union saying it wants to take more “proportionate” action. However, the following walkous remain: The CWU have been in talks with us and claim they are open to change but they now need to show it. Instead, the CWU have announced four days of strike action which will damage our business further at our busiest time of year.

The union will put the offer to its members in a ballot, recommending rejection. Members will also be asked to deliver a vote of no confidence in Royal Mail chief executive Simon Thompson. Typical fare for its time, one of a rush 'em out on a production line style of cheap crime thriller. It was probably considered no better than average when it was released over 60 years ago and looks even more amateurish nowadays. Postal deliveries – and collections from businesses, Post Offices and post boxes – should resume the day after each strike takes place. Why are Royal Mail workers striking?Rex Banner, played by Peter Reynolds, is the proprietor of a news agency and having an eye for a good story, becomes an amateur sleuth to find out who murdered his friend Gospel Joe and as a consequence, who was responsible for the theft of the Delavine diamonds sometime earlier. Joe had information about the theft and had asked to see Rex but just as Rex finds his friends body the police arrive and he is initially treated as a suspect. Continue to post items at post boxes or Post Offices, but be aware collections will be less frequent on days when strike action is taking place Special Delivery parcels are also being prioritised, though Royal Mail adds: “However, we cannot guarantee delivery of all items by 9am or 1pm next day.”