It is the late 1930s and some British households still eagerly await the arrival of electricity. When a pylon is erected in the garden, Morris's mother can't wait to show off her Swedish lumbago belt and toaster. But Morris is gripped by a deeper passion that will change his life - one that will not be illuminated for 50 years.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Frances BarberMother | Mother |
 Jim CarterFather | Father |
 Stephanie ColeAlice | Alice |
 Bernard HeptonLen | Len |
 Ronald PickupMorris | Morris |
| MMargery WithersOld Mother | Old Mother |
| DDean BurginYoung Len | Young Len |
| MMichael FrielYoung Morris | Young Morris |
 Denis LillMr. Loveless | Mr. Loveless |
 Linda BassettMrs. Loveless | Mrs. Loveless |