Philip, a painter who specialises as a copyist, has always been dominated by strong women with secrets.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Edward FoxPhilip | Philip |
 Jane LapotaireHelen | Helen |
| BBrenda SaundersMaud | Maud |
 Brenda BruceMaisie | Maisie |
 Jean AndersonDowager | Dowager |
| RRichard BatesDoctor | Doctor |
| PPaul BattersBarnaby | Barnaby |
| SSusanna BestImelda | Imelda |
 John BirdGeorge | George |
| NNina BottingPolly | Polly |
| GGeorgia ByngElaine | Elaine |
| SSusie FairfaxPatsy | Patsy |
 Clare HolmanClio | Clio |
| MMartin MilmanNicholas | Nicholas |
 John NettletonNed | Ned |
| SStefan SchwartzTim | Tim |