Thomas Able, once a successful writer, has not written since the war. He lies paralysed and dying. His family gather at the family home.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Daniel MasseyThomas Able | Thomas Able |
 Elizabeth SpriggsSarah | Sarah |
| BBriony HodgeNurse | Nurse |
 Benjamin WhitrowStephen | Stephen |
 Phyllida LloydPhyllis | Phyllis |
 Dominic GuardColin | Colin |
 Sharon DuceAda | Ada |
| AAnthony JacksonCharles | Charles |
 Atalanta WhiteJulie | Julie |
| DDi TrevisMary/Kate | Mary/Kate |
 Penelope WiltonJournalist | Journalist |
| MMargaret HeerySister | Sister |
 John BettVicar | Vicar |
| TToby SalamanJohn Fish | John Fish |