"Drama based on the case history of a Liverpool boy, Graham Gaskin, who spent most of his youth in care."
Paul McGann
as Graham Gaskin
Hilton McRae
as John Rossington
Philip Mooney
as Graham (Aged 5)
Peter Faulkner
as Scotch Ian
Stephanie Fayerman
as Carol Dean
Ina Clough
as Casualty Doctor
Andrew Carroll
as Graham (Aged 9)
John Wild
as Police Cadet
Philip Whitchurch
as Mr Gaskin
Stuart Richman
as Psychiatrist
Paula Tilbrook
as Miss Threapleton
Ray Burnside
as Charge Nurse
Mia Soteriou
as Nurse
Harry Goodier
as Frank Oates
Michael O'Hagan
as News Editor
Nell Mooney
as Graham (Aged 13)
Brian Southwood
as Mr Lawrence
Tony Monroe
as Malcolm Bishop
Alison Key
as Reporter
Phil Rose
as Trevor
Sandra Voe
as Rosie Munro
Chris Darwin
as Ted
John Grillo
as Solicitor
Nick Maloney
as Liberal Councillor
Nick Stringer
as Labour Councillor
Alan J.W. Bell
Director
Stephen Wakelam
Writer