Set in working class Newcastle, the Stott family fight their private battles against the backdrop of the conflict of World War II. Helen Stott, over thirty and with a limp, is resigned to being left on the shelf until she meets and falls in love with Norman, a serviceman from London. In contrast, her younger sister Joyce has quite a way with men, and finds herself a little too popular with the troops, especially when her husband pops up on leave from his regiment.
Phyllis Logan | Helen |
Stephen Tompkinson | Eric |
Tom Watt | Norman |
Joan Plowright | Mam |
John Woodvine | George |
Pippa Hinchley | Joyce |
Willie Ross | Harold |
Des Young | Andie |
Val McLane | Hotel Owner |
Bob Smeaton | Geoff |
Lyn Douglas | Andie's Landlady |
Patrick Healy | Father Monaghan |