Overview
Newcastle, 1939. Shipyard worker Joe feels emasculated and past his prime; too old to serve in the war, and he’s shocked when his wife leaves him for a younger naval officer. Needing a new challenge, Joe and his friend Harry reluctantly volunteer to join the Home Guard.
Cast
- Kevin Whately as Joe Maddison
- Robson Green as Harry Crawford
- Derek Jacobi as Mr. Simpson
- Melanie Hill as Selina Rutherfird
- Sammy T. Dobson as Sheila Maddison
- James Atherton as Tommy Cowell
- Angela Lonsdale as Polly Maddison
- James Baxter as Alan Maddison
- John Woodvine as Father Connolly
- Trevor Fox as Eddie Turnbull