Gavin Richards

Life in Thatcherite London is viewed partly from a sci-fi perspective when seen through the lives of illustrator Neil; aspiring rock star Kim; satellite photography analyst Vermillion, and student of fairy tales Julian. Lora Logic (who also plays Kim) and Mike Ratledge provide atmospheric sounds, while different storytelling conventions highlight everyday links between the personal and political.

Barton (Brian Deacon) is a soldier in World War 2 England. He meets Alice (Glenda Jackson), who is looking after her farm as her husband is a Prisoner of War in Japan. He stays overnight and then decides to dessert and stay with Alice. People in the village are told he is her sister and Barton dresses for the part. Army Sergeant (Oliver Reed) comes to the farm, giving Barton undesired attention.