The Meldrews find a man living in their shed; he turns out to be a drug-dealer. Victor takes a gardening job, working for Patrick's new boss and dealing with very effective herbicide.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Richard WilsonVictor Meldrew | Victor Meldrew |
 Annette CrosbieMargaret Meldrew | Margaret Meldrew |
 Doreen MantleMrs Warboys | Mrs Warboys |
 Angus DeaytonPatrick Trench | Patrick Trench |
 Janine DuvitskiPippa Trench | Pippa Trench |
 Owen BrenmanNick Swainey | Nick Swainey |
 Ray WinstoneVagrant & Millichope | Vagrant & Millichope |
 Lucy DavisMrs Blanchard | Mrs Blanchard |
| RRoli OkoroduduPrimary School Teacher | Primary School Teacher |
| EElizabeth ChambersDog Owner | Dog Owner |
 Rula LenskaFenella Fortune | Fenella Fortune |
 Woody AllenSelf (archive footage) (uncredited) | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| MMike EastmanPoliceman (uncredited) | Policeman (uncredited) |
| PPhilip JayBusinessman (uncredited) | Businessman (uncredited) |
| MMike MungarvanBusinessman (uncredited) | Businessman (uncredited) |
| SSheila RennieWoman with Truss (uncredited) | Woman with Truss (uncredited) |