Tales of the Unexpected

Down Among the Sheltering Palms follows an American airman who travels back to England for a nostalgic visit, only to find his plans go awry. The programme features performances by notably Van Johnson, Geoffrey Bayldon, Margaraet Courtenay and Anne Carroll.

Down Among the Sheltering Palms is a television programme presented as an episode within its series. Classified under the genre of an episode, the show carries the straightforward title that hints at a relaxed, perhaps exotic setting, yet it remains a single instalment rather than a full‑length series. The story follows an American airman who travels back to England hoping for a nostalgic reunion with his past. What begins as a sentimental trip quickly takes an unexpected turn, and his original intentions become compromised. The narrative centres on his attempts to reconnect with familiar places and people, only to discover that circumstances have shifted, leaving his visit far from the pleasant reminiscence he anticipated. The episode features performances by Van Johnson, Geoffrey Bayldon, Margaraet Courtenay and Anne Carroll. Their involvement rounds out the cast, bringing the characters to life within this brief but focused drama. As an isolated instalment, the programme offers a concise look at the airman’s altered plans, anchored by the contributions of its named actors.