During a visit to childhood friend Edith, retired housewife Hetty Wainthropp discovers that Edith's husband, Frank, has a son by a previous marriage. Hetty decides to turn amateur detective to trace him. When this gives her a taste for detection, Hetty decides to set up a private detective agency.
Hetty Wainthrop
Robert Wainthrop
Frank Cross
Edith Cross
Bernard Shawcrose
Geoffrey Shawcross
Chalky White
Phillida Meadowhite
Mrs. Lilium
Photographer
Jan
Madge
Beryl Lilium
Hairdresser
Betting Shop Manager
Betting Shop Assistant
P.C. Alice
Myra
Sheila
TV Interviewer
Postman
Neighbour
P.C.
P.C.
Young Edith
Young Hetty
Young Frank
Edith's Mother
Man In Betting Shop
