Mr. Shrigley, a small businessman dealing in office equipment, believes that the recession happens to other people. Unfortunately he is wrong, and, when it catches up with him, he comes up with a plan for some unusual cutbacks.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ian RichardsonMr. Shrigley | Mr. Shrigley |
 Prunella ScalesMrs. Shrigley | Mrs. Shrigley |
 Derek BenfieldGrandad | Grandad |
 Nicholas LyndhurstSebastian | Sebastian |
 Mike WallingGeoff | Geoff |
| AAmanda KirbyGeorgina | Georgina |