This disturbing tale chronicles the downward spiral of Ian Armstrong (Kevin Whately), a once placid headmaster who becomes verbally and physically abusive toward his wife (Stella Gonet) and children. Sue Roderick, Frank Windsor, Jean Heywood, Darren Plews, Sophie Griffiths, Sue Jones-Davies, Menna Trussler, Marged Esli, William Thomas, Sara Harris Davies, Annie Hayes and Shane Lloyd.