Working-class couple Shirley and Cyril are in conflict over whether they should have children, their problems with 'yuppies' moving into the neighbourhood and outpricing them, and the advent of Cyril's ageing mother's seventieth birthday.

Top Cast

Phil DavisCyril Bender

Ruth SheenShirley

Edna DoréMrs Bender

Philip JacksonMartin Burke

Heather TobiasValerie

Lesley ManvilleLætitia Boothe-Brain

David BamberRupert Boothe-Brain

Cheryl PrimeMartin's Girlfriend