Newcastle, 1939. Shipyard worker Joe feels emasculated and past his prime; too old to serve in the war, and he’s shocked when his wife leaves him for a younger naval officer. Needing a new challenge, Joe and his friend Harry reluctantly volunteer to join the Home Guard.
Cast
Kevin Whately
Joe Maddison
Robson Green
Harry Crawford
Derek Jacobi
Mr. Simpson
Melanie Hill
Unknown
Sammy T. Dobson
Sheila Maddison
James Atherton
Tommy Cowell
Angela Lonsdale
Polly Maddison
James Baxter
Alan Maddison
John Woodvine
Father Connolly
Trevor Fox
Eddie Turnbull
Niek Versteeg
Billy Nicholson
Jackie Phillips
Lily Parkinson
Charlie Richmond
Sergeant Bull
Crew
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