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Summary

Sam Jessop (Edward Petherbridge) arrives home from work to discover that his wife has left him and run away with another man.

Out of curiosity, he contacts Rosie Tindall (Jean Marsh), the wife of the 'other man'. They discover that they have a lot in common, and a relationship gradually develops between them.

Rosie has a daughter, Sally (Amanda Waring). Sam has two sons, Joe (John McAndrew) and Nick (Graham McGrath). He also has Grandad (Robert Fyfe) living with him.

Cast List

  Edward Petherbridge as Sam Jessop
  Jean Marsh as Rosie Tindall
  Amanda Waring as Sally Tindall
  John McAndrew as Joe Jessop
  Graham McGrath as Nick Jessop
  Robert Fyfe as Grandad

Production Details

Written by:
Jan Butlin

Directed by:
Ronnie Baxter

Produced by:
Ronnie Baxter

1 series, 7 episodes

Transmitted: 1989

BBC Television