
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.
Cast

Phyllis Logan
Helen

Tom Watt
Norman

Joan Plowright
Mam

John Woodvine
George

Stephen Tompkinson
Eric

Pippa Hinchley
Joyce

Willie Ross
Harold, the Communist
Des Young
Andie

Val McLane
Hotel Owner

Bob Smeaton
Geoff
Lyn Douglas
Andie's Landlady
Patrick Healy
Father Monaghan
Joe Ging
Father Kennelly
Will Hays
Painter
Harry Herring
Painter
Donald McBride
Spiv Corporal
Mike Mason
Army Guard
Les Wilde
Older Soldier
Phil Knowles
Vince
Simon Stravoscoufis
Mel

Denise Welch
Girl at Dance
John Moran
Band Vocalist
Art Davies
Man in Cinema
Neville Wanless
Chipshop Owner
Danny Dean
ARP Warden
Judi Erle
Hospital Nurse
Sharon Consterdine
Neighbour
Eric Nicholson
Shipyard Worker

Sammy Johnson
Shipyard Worker
Crew
Robert Knights
Director
Jack Rosenthal
Writer
C.P. Taylor
Author
Chris Wimble
Editor
Norman G. Langley
Director of Photography
Victor Glynn
Executive Producer

Philip Hinchcliffe
Producer
Andrew Warren
Associate Producer
Andrew Mollo
Production Design
Charlotte Holdich
Costume Design
Francis Shaw
Original Music Composer
Bryony Foster
Set Decoration
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