A family gathering, a christening and a dance. But it's 1945 and there are plans to be made, family wealth to protect and peace to be won.
| Name | Type | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Griffiths | Writer | ||
| Alan Webb | Guest Star | Sir Piers Blair | |
| Penelope Wilton | Guest Star | Virginia Carlion | |
| Frederick Treves | Guest Star | Matthew Harcourt | |
| Jill Bennett | Guest Star | Alice Carlion | |
| Leo McKern | Guest Star | Sir Frederick Carlion | |
| Deborah Norton | Guest Star | Faith | |
| James Fox | Guest Star | Philip Carlion | |
| Joan Greenwood | Guest Star | Dollie van der Biek | |
| Wendy Hiller | Guest Star | Daisy (Lady Carlion) | |
| Richard Eyre | Director | ||
| Julian Wadham | Actor | Robert Carlion |