Steve Deakin teaches history and is a foot soldier in the Sealed Knot Society. In a fortnight between two English Civil War battles he finds he faces challenges, both personal and professional.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sean BeanSteve Deakin | Steve Deakin |
| AAndrew LivingstonPud | Pud |
 Sheila HancockJoan Deakin | Joan Deakin |
 Bryan PringleLen Deakin | Len Deakin |
| JJane ThorntonSharon Grahame (as Jane Clifford) | Sharon Grahame (as Jane Clifford) |
 Nicholas WoodesonRobin 'Jacko' Jackman | Robin 'Jacko' Jackman |
| PPaul DaltonJohn Clarke | John Clarke |
| JJill McCulloughJanine Wareham | Janine Wareham |
 Anne JamesonMrs Cosgrave | Mrs Cosgrave |
 Eileen HelsbySchool Secretary | School Secretary |
| SStuart WolfendenBobby Shaw | Bobby Shaw |
| NNorman MillsClem | Clem |
 Adrian HoodBinna | Binna |
| AAndrew CharlesworthShoggo | Shoggo |
| MMichael StorerRichard III | Richard III |
| LLaurie DayLady Anne | Lady Anne |
| IIan BakerCatesby | Catesby |
| RRobin KilnerKevin | Kevin |
| JJames DixonRodge | Rodge |