Background
Two years of deterioration sees John and Barbara Lomax's marriage reduced to bitter sniping and "keeping up appearances" for the sake of the children. When John's old friend Bill professes his love for Barbara, the marriage finally breaks up – causing their three children to react in different ways and their son secretly determined to do Bill harm.
Valerie Hobsonas Barbie LomaxPhilip Friendas John LomaxNorman Woolandas Bill OgdenJanette Scottas Jess LomaxMandy Milleras Linda LomaxJeremy Spenseras Adrian LomaxLily Kannas BrownieHelen Shingleras Mary WallaceThora Hirdas Mrs. HumphriesLouise Hamptonas Miss RussellJack Melfordas MackayRichard Wattisas David WallaceJoss Ambleras JudgePaul Hardingas Arthur MeadeLloyd Lambleas Defence CounselBarbara Hicksas Mrs. YoungErnest Butcheras Clerk