Elizabeth Costello is invited to Appleton College's annual literary seminar as a guest lecturer. Despite her stature as a celebrated novelist, she opts not to give lectures on literature or writing, but on animal cruelty.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Eileen AtkinsElizabeth Costello | Elizabeth Costello |
| RRebecca BridgesNot listed | Not listed |
 Paul RhysJohn | John |