About
Set in working class Newcastle, the Stott family fight their private battles against the backdrop of the conflict of World War II. Helen Stott, over thirty and with a limp, is resigned to being left on the shelf until she meets and falls in love with Norman, a serviceman from London. In contrast, her younger sister Joyce has quite a way with men, and finds herself a little too popular with the troops, especially when her husband pops up on leave from his regiment.
Director
Producers
Music
Francis Shaw
Studio
Portman Productions, Tyne Tees Television
Cast
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Phyllis Logan
Helen
T
Tom Watt
Norman
J
Joan Plowright
Mam
J
John Woodvine
George
S
Stephen Tompkinson
Eric
P
Pippa Hinchley
Joyce
W
Willie Ross
Harold, the Communist
V
Val McLane
Hotel Owner
B
Bob Smeaton
Geoff
L
Lyn Douglas
Andie's Landlady
P
Patrick Healy
Father Monaghan
J
Joe Ging
Father Kennelly
H
Harry Herring
Painter
D
Donald McBride
Spiv Corporal
M
Mike Mason
Army Guard
L
Les Wilde
Older Soldier
D
Denise Welch
Girl at Dance
A
Art Davies
Man in Cinema
S
Sammy Johnson
Shipyard Worker
