Young Jenny heads to the South of England to start a new career as a school teacher. Even before she has had a chance to settle in she meets Patrick, one of the local "lads". Within a short time she has her hands full when a number of the local boys take a liking to her. But who will be the lucky one who wins her affections?
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Hayley MillsJenny Bunn | Jenny Bunn |
 Oliver ReedPatrick Standish | Patrick Standish |
 Noel HarrisonJulian Ormerod | Julian Ormerod |
 John BirdDick Thompson | Dick Thompson |
 Sheila HancockMartha Thompson | Martha Thompson |
| GGeraldine ShermanAnna Le Page | Anna Le Page |
 Ronald LaceyGraham McClintoch | Graham McClintoch |
 Aimi MacDonaldWendy | Wendy |
 John FortuneSir Gerald | Sir Gerald |
 Imogen HassallSamantha | Samantha |
 Pippa SteelTed | Ted |
 Penelope KeithTory Lady | Tory Lady |
 Nicholas CourtneyPanel Chairman | Panel Chairman |
 George WoodbridgePublican | Publican |
 Jimmy GardnerVoter | Voter |
 Nerys HughesTeacher | Teacher |
| JJean MarlowMother | Mother |
 Howard GoorneyLabour Agent | Labour Agent |