A fruity performance from Ron Moody as arrogant wine snob Richard Pratt and lecher to boot.
At a dinner party, Pratt usually has a bet with a wealthy stockbroker Mike Schofield to guess the wine that is being served.
This time Pratt demands an unusual bet. He has his seedy eyes on Schofield's teenage daughter and wants her hand in marriage. If he loses, Schofield will win two of Pratt's houses.
Schofield is adamant that Pratt will never guess the wine and takes on the bet, despite the protests from his daughter.
Written by Dahl in 1945. This vintage adaptation certainly ratchets up the tension after a slow beginning. Moody gives so much away regarding Pratt's interest in the daughter, it was a surprise that Schofield did not spot his intentions.
Of course there is a twist and this one is done rather satisfactorily with a nice bouquet.