BBC2 Playhouse Grown-Ups

Dick and Mandy, a young working-class couple, navigate the challenges of newlywed life in their first council house in Canterbury, where they unwittingly bring turmoil to their former teacher's tranquil existence next door. As Mandy's sister Gloria constantly drops by, Dick's frustration boils over, leading to a confrontational showdown with Christine and Ralph Butcher that sparks a dramatic shift in their relationships. The tension builds until an emotional crisis point is reached, forcing the couple to reevaluate their desires for family and intimacy.