Elsie is a fiercely independent, equally opinionated pensioner with a drink problem and reliant on daily help including Jermaine, a black, sexually ambiguous carer. Initially, their relationships is combative but he wins her over with his non-conventional ways. When Jermaine disappears without a word, Elsie is determined to find out what happened to him.

Marji Campi
as Elsie

Ashley Campbell
as Jermaine

Kiell Smith-Bynoe
as Giles

Suzie Chard
as Val

Tricia George
as Belinda

Louis Saint-Juste
as Mohammed

Sally Bankes
as Senior Nurse

David Lumby
as Doctor

Helen Sheals
as Pat

Helen Rigby
as Michelle (uncredited)