A traditional rural English Christmas, reluctantly spent with the predominantly geriatric family (who all have their quirks and eccentricities) ends in tragedy after a practical joke goes horribly wrong.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 John MillsBernard | Bernard |
 Wendy HillerAdela | Adela |
 Michael HordernGeorge | George |
 Lionel JeffriesShorty | Shorty |
 Roger AllamDr. Mainwaring | Dr. Mainwaring |
 Googie WithersMarigold | Marigold |
 Robert GlenisterKeith | Keith |
 Aden GillettTrevor | Trevor |
 Barbara WilshereRachel | Rachel |
 Victoria BurgoyneTracy | Tracy |
| SSam PrestonChild | Child |