[1] The ten episodes, which aired fortnightly in alternation with Kaleidoscope, were broadcast live from the BBC studios at Alexandra Palace.
Pinwright's Progress was written by Rodney Hobson, produced and directed by John Glyn-Jones, and the script editor was Ted Kavanagh, who also wrote the BBC radio comedy series It's That Man Again.
There is trouble though, partly occasioned by the sudden appearance of three robed and bearded Father Christmases – one of whom is a fugitive from the law.
Mrs. Sigsbee, however, lends tone to the proceedings by appearing in costume as the Fairy Queen, and all ends well – or does it?
In addition, he opens a brand new snack bar, but some pills palmed off on him by that cunning salesman throw all his plans into confusion.