After inheriting a large country estate from his late father, Peter invites his friends from college: married couple Roger and Mary, the lonely Maggie, fashionable Sarah, and writer Andrew, who brings his American TV star wife, Carol. Sarah's new boyfriend, Brian, also attends. It has been 10 years since college, and they find their lives are very different.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Kenneth BranaghAndrew Benson | Andrew Benson |
 Stephen FryPeter Morton | Peter Morton |
 Emma ThompsonMaggie Chester | Maggie Chester |
 Hugh LaurieRoger Charleston | Roger Charleston |
 Imelda StauntonMary Charleston | Mary Charleston |
 Alphonsia EmmanuelSarah Johnson | Sarah Johnson |
 Rita RudnerCarol Benson | Carol Benson |
 Phyllida LawVera | Vera |
 Tony SlatteryBrian | Brian |
 Alex LowePaul (aged 17) | Paul (aged 17) |
 Richard BriersLord Morton | Lord Morton |
| AAlex ScottPaul (aged 7) | Paul (aged 7) |
 Edward JewesburyMr. Gooch | Mr. Gooch |
| HHetta CharnleyWoman at Airport | Woman at Airport |
| AAnn DaviesBrenda | Brenda |
| MMagdalena BuzneaOld Lady | Old Lady |
 Nicola WrightBrian's Wife | Brian's Wife |
| BBill ParfittBen Charleston | Ben Charleston |
| CChris PicklesChauffeur | Chauffeur |