One-off comedy drama featuring characters from award-winning BBC sketch series 'The Fast Show'. Ralph Mayhew (Charlie Higson) lives alone in a faded stately home. His only friend is Ted (Paul Whitehouse), the elderly Irish estate worker. But their way of life is under threat: Ralph must marry before his 35th birthday or lose everything. Just when it all seems hopeless, along comes Wendy (Kathy Burke). As Ralph's affection for Wendy grows, his dependence on Ted wanes. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship ? Is Wendy all that she seems ? Will Ralph go through with the marriage ? And will he save the Hall ?

Paul Whitehouse
as Ted / Rowley Birkin / Kevin Brown

Charlie Higson
as Ralph Mayhew / Aunt Cecilia / Ralph's Father

Kathy Burke
as Mrs. Ted

Simon Day
as Tall Tom / Cliff Carter / Friend of Dorothy

Paul Bigley
as Short Tom

Arabella Weir
as Mrs. Jenkins / Ralph's Mother / Henrietta Gladstone

Mark Williams
as Confirmed Bachelor

Louise Brill
as Lulu

Eryl Maynard
as Miss Paxman

Simon Roberts
as Cousin Jack