Three long-married couples in northern England discover that their marriages are in fact invalid, causing much re-evaluation and chaos. This was the fourth television film version made by the BBC of this comedy by J. B. Priestley. It featured several actors repeating their rôles from the earlier 1951 version including Frank Pettingell, Helena Pickard and Eileen Beldon.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Frank PettingellHenry Ormonroyd | Henry Ormonroyd |
 Helena PickardAnnie Parker | Annie Parker |
 Mark DignamCouncillor Albert Parker | Councillor Albert Parker |
| AAlison BayleyLottie Grady | Lottie Grady |
| EEileen BeldonClara Soppitt | Clara Soppitt |
 Violet CarsonMaria Helliwell | Maria Helliwell |
| MMarian DawsonMrs. Northrop | Mrs. Northrop |
| MMurray HayneGerald Forbes | Gerald Forbes |
 Robert JamesThe Rev. Clement Mercer | The Rev. Clement Mercer |
| JJohn SharpAlderman Joseph Helliwell | Alderman Joseph Helliwell |
| MMartin StarkieFred Dyson | Fred Dyson |
 Joan SydneyRuby Birtle | Ruby Birtle |
| EElaine UsherNancy Holmes | Nancy Holmes |