[1] It was based on the Just William series of novels by Richmal Crompton.

[2][3] William Brown and his gang the Outlaws visit the Prime Minister in Downing Street to demand shorter school hours and better pay for kids.

The newspaper publicity caused by their visit lands William and his friends in trouble with their parents.

William almost ruins his chances of going to the circus (his parents made him promise to stay out of trouble), but somehow he finally finds his way there.

Allmovie called the film, "one of the better efforts in this off-and-on series.