1889: young Bernard Shaw falls under the spell of actress Janet Achurch. An important and highly charged relationship develops.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Siân PhillipsJanet Achurch | Janet Achurch |
 Prunella ScalesFlorence Farr | Florence Farr |
 Brian McGrathBernard Shaw | Bernard Shaw |
 Gary WatsonCharles Charrington | Charles Charrington |
 Pauline DelaneyJenny Patterson | Jenny Patterson |
 Margaret AndersonCharlotte Payne-Townshend | Charlotte Payne-Townshend |
 Vernon DobtcheffEugene | Eugene |
| RRoger BizleyWaring Torvald | Waring Torvald |
| MMaggie WilkinsonBlanche | Blanche |
| LLucy TaylorNora Charrington | Nora Charrington |