
Country
- Drama
- TV Movie
In 1945, the Carlions assemble at an English country house for a family gathering. During the event, they must determine who is to take over the family brewing empire, since the present head of the business, Sir Frederick, is getting old. The results of the 1945 general election causes a major stir, and some angry farmers occupy a barn.
Cast

Leo McKern
Sir Frederick Carlion

James Fox
Philip Carlion

Wendy Hiller
Daisy - Lady Carlion

Penelope Wilton
Virginia Carlion

Jill Bennett
Alice Carlion
- Deborah Norton
Deborah Norton
Faith

Joan Greenwood
Dollie van der Biek

Alan Webb
Sir Piers Blair

Tim Seely
Andrew Oliphant - Father
- Frederick Alexander
Frederick Alexander
Andrew Oliphant - Son
- Frederick Treves
Frederick Treves
Matthew Harcourt
- Eliza Buckingham
Eliza Buckingham
Margaret Harcourt
- Edward Rawle-Hicks
Edward Rawle-Hicks
Teddie Harcourt
- Tamzin Neville
Tamzin Neville
Elizabeth Harcourt

Richard Durden
Guy Wheldon
- Aubone Tennant
Aubone Tennant
Nigel Wheldon

Julian Wadham
Robert Carlion
- Suzanne Burden
Suzanne Burden
Lindsey Carlion
- Bryan Coleman
Bryan Coleman
Edward Carlion
- David Neville
David Neville
James Blair
- Madoline Thomas
Madoline Thomas
Nanny

Frank Mills
Ashford

Malcolm Storry
The Inspector

Ralph Nossek
Mr Joseph
- Donald Eccles
Donald Eccles
The Dean

Richard Vanstone
Hop Picker


















