First broadcast 19th November 1976.

Billy is unable to get medical work due to his socialist principles and moves back to help his parents. Tom, who finds it hard to cope with shop work, moves into a hostel.

James Bolam ... Jack Ford
Susan Jameson ... Jessie Seaton
James Garbutt ... Bill Seaton
Jean Heywood ... Bella Seaton
John Nightingale ... Tom Seaton
Edward Wilson ... Billy Seaton
Malcolm Terris ... Matt Headley
Madelaine Newton ... Dolly
David Graham ... Kaganovich
Cyril Shaps ... Mendel
David Hargreaves ... Sol Greenberg
Frank Duncan ... Dr. Lorimer
Sean Lynch ... Fiddler
Jack Carr ... Frankie
Martin Matthews ... Hostel Manager
John Baron ... Barman