When Marjorie's husband of 20 years dies of a brain tumour, she's hit financially as well as emotionally. The money she makes packing tights in a factory isn't enough to cover her rent, and her TV is repossessed. Soon after the funeral she meets Arnold, a wealthy pub landlord, who squires her to the local Conservative Club ball in an effort to cheer her up. Life with Arnold promises not only companionship but undreamt-of luxury, but Marjorie's friends and family do not necessarily approve.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Alison SteadmanMarjorie | Marjorie |
 Stratford JohnsArnold | Arnold |
 Jack DeamRobert (as Ian Deam) | Robert (as Ian Deam) |
| CCatherine IvieDebra | Debra |
| EElizabeth BradleyNellie | Nellie |
| TTina EarlEileen | Eileen |
| PPauline YatesBarbara | Barbara |
| DDinah HandleyAlice | Alice |
| CCelia Gore-BoothMrs. O'Donoghue | Mrs. O'Donoghue |
| AAlan BirdPriest | Priest |
| EElizabeth CrawfordFirst Harpy | First Harpy |
| PPat MillsSecond Harpy | Second Harpy |
| SSheldon GoodinsonAltar Boy | Altar Boy |