In wartime England, railway official Ruben Roberts discovers that his wife was sexually abused as a child by the Chairman of the Line, also her godfather. With her assistance, Ruben plots murder on the Brighton Express.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 David SuchetRuben Roberts | Ruben Roberts |
 Saskia ReevesSelina Roberts | Selina Roberts |
 Adrian DunbarJack Dando | Jack Dando |
 Alec McCowenSupt. Fish | Supt. Fish |
 Jonathan MooreSgt. Handy | Sgt. Handy |
 Richard RidingsPercy Cotton | Percy Cotton |
 Melanie HillPhyllis Pratt | Phyllis Pratt |
| VVivienne BurgessMrs. Liddle | Mrs. Liddle |
 Gerard HoranColin Caine | Colin Caine |
 Minnie DriverFlora Mussell | Flora Mussell |
 Bryan PringleMaurice Mussell | Maurice Mussell |
 Sheila ReidVera Mussell | Vera Mussell |