First broadcast 7th January 1977.

Seeing the disastrous dinner party as the final proof that she should never have married him, Dolly leaves Jack to move in with Tom.

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 Ford
Isla Blair ... Lady Caroline
William Fox ... Duke of Bedlington
Alan Greaves ... Mr. Robson
Walter Gee ... Head Gardener
David Lawton ... Tovey
Noel O'Connell ... Young Tommy