Simon Simpson runs an entertainment agency in Liverpool. At one of his regular auditions in The Bootle Railway Club he sees an aggressive young man fresh from the dole queue who dreams of becoming a professional comedian. Simpson believes the boy has talent and starts to groom him for 'stardom'.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Bernard HillSimon Simpson | Simon Simpson |
| MMax HaflerJoey Dukes | Joey Dukes |
| DDebbie ArnoldMarilyn | Marilyn |
| VVince EarlRonny | Ronny |
 Christopher RyanHound Dog | Hound Dog |
 Ray KingsleyRosco de Ville | Rosco de Ville |
| MMarianne Di MarkoRhoda | Rhoda |
| BBill BradleyDonald Peers | Donald Peers |
| MMargaret MasonTrevor Preston Duo member | Trevor Preston Duo member |
| DDennis NealeTrevor Preston Duo member | Trevor Preston Duo member |
 Bill Dean(voice) | (voice) |
 John Challis(voice) | (voice) |
| IIan Sharp(voice) | (voice) |