This leaves a trail on the road for the police to follow who ultimately catch and foil the gang of fur robbers.

[4] Val Guest had some troubles working with children but said otherwise production went smoothly and both William films were "very successful.

"[3] The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "William Graham gives an impish and very effective interpretation of Richmal Crompton's lovable brain-child.

"[6] Radio Times wrote, "while William Graham captures something of the scruffy boisterousness of Richmal Crompton's timeless comic creation, director Val Guest's screenplay smoothes away the rougher edges to produce a sanitised tale of childhood mayhem, suitable for young eyes.

"[8] Sky Movies wrote, "it's a lively romp with a jolly knockabout climax in a house that William and his gang of `outlaws' are trying to haunt.