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Revival of the 1970s and 80s series of individual plays, originally shown on the BBC, now freshly-commissioned for Channel 5 and a whole new era of life in Britain.

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Cast

Joel Fry Alistair

Amit Shah Dev

Sue Johnston Edith Thistle

Alan Davies Lenny Bray

Jessica Plummer Amy Garrison

Anita Dobson Cynthia

Ellora Torchia Laila

Nigel Havers Frank

Nikki Amuka-Bird Maggie Bray

Paul Copley Arthur Thistle

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