An aimless young man, Johnny, is sent prison. He entrusts his beloved dog, Evie, to the care of his former lover and best friend, Frank. When he gets out of prison, he has to face difficulties at home. Added to this, is the fact that he may have to give up Evie to Frank.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Alan BatesFrank Meadows | Frank Meadows |
 Gary OldmanJohnny | Johnny |
 Liz SmithMillie | Millie |
 Max WallTom | Tom |
 Frances BarberMegan | Megan |
 Sheila BallantineMargaret | Margaret |
 Pat KeenMiss Sweeting | Miss Sweeting |
| DDavid SwiftBill | Bill |
 Paula JacobsDeirdre | Deirdre |
 Ivor RobertsHarry | Harry |
 Barbara NewMrs Grant | Mrs Grant |
 Edward JewesburyJudge | Judge |
| NNick StringerButcher | Butcher |
 Barbara HicksResidents Assoc. Lady 1 | Residents Assoc. Lady 1 |
| IIrene SutcliffeResidents Assoc. Lady 2 | Residents Assoc. Lady 2 |
| DDanny MacdonaldBoy | Boy |
| KKerry WiseRita | Rita |
| RRyan BattDickie | Dickie |
 Nicola WrightPost Girl | Post Girl |