Clive (Kevin McNally) and Carol Smith (Rebecca Lacey) are a Merseyside couple who are struggling to raise their two teenage children, Wayne (Scott Neal) and Debbie (Heather Jones)
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Kevin McNallyClive Smith | Clive Smith |
 Rebecca LaceyCarol Smith | Carol Smith |
 Scott NealWayne Smith | Wayne Smith |
| HHeather-Jay JonesDebbie Smith | Debbie Smith |
 Rowland RivronGeoff | Geoff |
 Jackie DowneyLinda | Linda |
 SoniaDonna | Donna |
 Geoffrey HughesDooley | Dooley |
 Brian BovellPoliceman | Policeman |
 Dennis BlanchEric | Eric |
 Angus LennieWilf | Wilf |
| EEric PottsGeezer | Geezer |
| MMartin L. EvansPaul Maybury | Paul Maybury |