Drama set in 1930s London with two sisters, Madeleine married to Rickie, and Dinah, who falls in love with him. Rickie and Dinah begin an affair which is to have repercussions throughout all their lives.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Helena Bonham CarterDinah | Dinah |
 Olivia WilliamsMadeleine | Madeleine |
 Paul BettanyRickie | Rickie |
 Eleanor BronMrs. Burkett | Mrs. Burkett |
 Tom WardJack | Jack |
 Luke NewberryAnthony | Anthony |
| GGillian HannaBetty | Betty |
 Andrew HavillCharles | Charles |
| AAlison ReidBridie | Bridie |
| JJohn RoweDrysdale | Drysdale |
 Rosie EdeLandlady | Landlady |
 Katy MawSylvia | Sylvia |
 Rebecca CharlesMiss Matthews | Miss Matthews |
 Shaughan SeymourJeweller | Jeweller |
 Simon DayHospital Doctor | Hospital Doctor |
| JJenny HoweNurse | Nurse |
| RRosie Bonham CarterClarissa | Clarissa |
 Mark WilliamsMan | Man |