Ben Bagot is 17; bright, charming and attractive, but he has difficulty setting his sights on reality and always makes the wrong decisions for himself and others. Faced with a pregnant girlfriend, he 'chucks' his job in a shoe shop without any future plans.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Peter FirthBen Bagot | Ben Bagot |
 Clare SutcliffeLaura | Laura |
 Reginald MarshMr Hillmorton | Mr Hillmorton |
 Jack ShepherdWilly Lit | Willy Lit |
| PPaul KellySplendid Bruce | Splendid Bruce |
| PPeter SchofieldBen's Father | Ben's Father |