When their infant son is brain-damaged during surgery, Jane and Phillip Elliot seek information on how it happened and meet resistance from those unable or unwilling to help. Finding themselves helpless, they turn to the law.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| FFrances WhiteJane Elliot | Jane Elliot |
 Roger SlomanPhillip Elliot | Phillip Elliot |
 Peter JeffreyMr. Wellesley-Harcourt, QC | Mr. Wellesley-Harcourt, QC |
 Bryan ColemanDr. Aubrey | Dr. Aubrey |
| JJohn HumphryDr. Lloyd-Williams | Dr. Lloyd-Williams |
| JJeffrey SegalMr. Burton | Mr. Burton |
| JJohn BoswallDr. Jennings | Dr. Jennings |
 Jestyn PhillipsDr. Atkinson | Dr. Atkinson |
| RRoger DavenportMr. Craig | Mr. Craig |
| JJohn BottMr. Madeley | Mr. Madeley |
| SSeymour GreenJudge | Judge |