Summer, 1948. 14-year-old Alan has just three wishes: that there will be lasting peace, that England will win the Ashes, and that he will finally kiss classmate Ann. So when he's cast opposite her in a play that requires a kiss and England seem to be doing well in cricket, life couldn't be better.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 John AlbasinyAlan Duckworth | Alan Duckworth |
 Abigail CruttendenAnn Lawton | Ann Lawton |
| MMaurice DeeGeoffrey Whitaker | Geoffrey Whitaker |
 Alison SteadmanMiss Land | Miss Land |
| MMark BrailsfordAbbo | Abbo |
| CChristopher KarallisShaz | Shaz |
 Frances RuffelleEunice | Eunice |
 Robert UrquhartHeadmaster | Headmaster |
 Garry CooperTommy | Tommy |
 Richenda CareyBotany Teacher | Botany Teacher |
| NNicola PrinceMaureen | Maureen |
 Maurice O'ConnellGym Teacher | Gym Teacher |
 Tim SeelyFrench Teacher | French Teacher |
| PPeter DeanPoliceman | Policeman |
| DDave AtkinsFish Shop Owner | Fish Shop Owner |
| JJohn ArlottHimself (voice) | Himself (voice) |
 Maureen LipmanAlan's Mother (voice) (uncredited) | Alan's Mother (voice) (uncredited) |
 Eric RichardRoad Worker | Road Worker |
 Arthur WhybrowRoad Worker | Road Worker |
| DDominic HollandSchoolboy | Schoolboy |