Doting parents must adjust to life without their children as their offspring leave for college and form relationships.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Maureen LipmanShani Whittle | Shani Whittle |
 Tom WilkinsonHugh Lloyd | Hugh Lloyd |
 David RossBevis Whittle | Bevis Whittle |
| AAnna CarteretHarriet Lloyd | Harriet Lloyd |
 Nicholas Le PrevostGordon Callow | Gordon Callow |
 Laura HowardPippa Lloyd | Pippa Lloyd |
 Benedict SandifordNeil Whittle | Neil Whittle |
 Eamon BolandMr Pickles | Mr Pickles |
 Jane WoodHeather | Heather |
 Hilda BraidCustomer in Dry Cleaners | Customer in Dry Cleaners |
 Barbara KeoghCustomer in Dry Cleaners | Customer in Dry Cleaners |
| AAlan IgbonPete | Pete |
| RRichard LloydTerry | Terry |
 Cheryl FergisonSamantha Bodley | Samantha Bodley |
 Christopher GodwinGolfing Lecturer | Golfing Lecturer |
 Beth WinsletHomesick Student | Homesick Student |