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.

• Kevin Whately
• Robson Green
• Derek Jacobi
• Melanie Hill
• Sammy T. Dobson
• James Atherton
• Angela Lonsdale
• James Baxter