Russell revisits the life of composer Edward Elgar, using his own music as the score and featuring evocative, visually rich scenes, often set in the Malvern Hills where Elgar grew up.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| JJames JohnstonSir Edward Elgar | Sir Edward Elgar |
| LLisi TribbleLady Alice Elgar | Lady Alice Elgar |
 Mary StockleyHelen Weaver | Helen Weaver |
| SSara NeighbourRosa Burley | Rosa Burley |
 Ken RussellNarrator (voice) | Narrator (voice) |