Four families embark on the ever-crucial-in-Britain school entrance exam.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Lesley ManvilleMrs. Allen | Mrs. Allen |
 Julian WadhamMr. Allen | Mr. Allen |
 Joely RichardsonCamilla | Camilla |
 Max MinghellaDanny | Danny |
 Frances BarberMrs. Chambers | Mrs. Chambers |
 Heathcote WilliamsMr. Chambers | Mr. Chambers |
 Kevin AllenScrabble Man | Scrabble Man |
| DDean CookArthur | Arthur |