Gutsy lass Gracie rallies fellow stall-holders at Birkenhead Market to prevent its takeover and demolition by a department store chain. She invokes the Market's foundation by Royal Charter just before an inadvertent gas leak provides an explosive climax.
Gracie Pearson

Belfer

Marjorie Belfer

Joe Chirk
Alf Chirk
Turnpenny
Ketley
Mayor
Rosenbloom

Miss Canvey

Brierley

Sidney Pearson
Lady Buster
Piano Assistant

Journalist

Malpas
Debt Collector

Mr. Pearson's Housekeeper
Sam

Mr. Pearson

Store Manager
Man Outside Market
Bit Part

Unknown Role
Borough Engineer