"After the death of rag king Scott Joplin, in 1917, musical entertainment moved on through various forms, but, by the late 1970s, everyone from cocktail pianists to symphony conductors joined into the act.

In this entertaining scene, Billy "Nine" Fingers is rolling out one of his favourite rags called "Dill Pickles". Billy's playing has attracted a prestigious audience brought together by a common love for music. They include Max Ferguson, Harry Freedman, Nick Kilburn and even the Friendly Giant, if one can spot them …"

- James Lumbers