A movie in three acts following three couples who, over three years, each host a Christmas party. The camera stays in the kitchen and we are treated to Ayckbourn's beautifully detailed look at middle class life.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Cheryl CampbellEva | Eva |
 Michael GambonGeoffrey | Geoffrey |
 Nicky HensonSidney | Sidney |
 Maureen LipmanJane | Jane |
 Geoffrey PalmerRonald Brewster-Wright | Ronald Brewster-Wright |
 Prunella ScalesMarion Brewster-Wright | Marion Brewster-Wright |
| JJohn BaddeleyDick Potter | Dick Potter |
| LLesley JosephLottie Potter | Lottie Potter |