Cast
- Stephen Fry as Peter, the eponymous character.
- Kenneth Branagh as Andrew, an old friend of Peter. Now a writer in America.
- Hugh Laurie as Roger, a jingle writer. Husband of Mary. Went to university with Peter.
- Imelda Staunton as Mary, a jingle writer. Wife of Roger. Went to university with Peter.
- Emma Thompson as Maggie, an eccentric publisher. Went to university with Peter.
- Alphonsia Emmanuel as Sarah, a promiscuous fashion designer. Went to university with Peter.
- Rita Rudner as Carol, Andrew's American wife.
- Tony Slattery as Brian, Sarah's already-married boyfriend.
- Phyllida Law as Vera, the long-serving housekeeper
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