It's the mid-nineties in London and a couple meet through a lonely hearts column. She is an middle class English married woman, he is an lonely Irish mechanic. Despite the gulf between them they start an affair.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Harriet WalterCharlotte | Charlotte |
 Richard HawleyJim | Jim |
 Peter DavisonRobert | Robert |
 Colum ConveyBernie | Bernie |
| JJohn KeeganAidan | Aidan |
 Conleth HillMichael | Michael |
 Doreen MantleMrs Norton | Mrs Norton |
 Kika MiryleesCaroline | Caroline |
| BBill FrenchJohn | John |
| EEamon MaguireJack McConville | Jack McConville |
| LLesley Taylor JonesEileen | Eileen |
| JJoanna WakeLandlady | Landlady |
 Ray NicholasCrack Dealer | Crack Dealer |
| EEmma HillNewscaster | Newscaster |
| TTony LockwoodFootball Commentator | Football Commentator |
| MMarianne HemmingWoman Upstairs | Woman Upstairs |
| KKevin KibbeyMan Upstairs | Man Upstairs |
 Shane MacGowanSelf (the Pogues) | Self (the Pogues) |