| Stockbroker Terry, art expert Patrick, orthodontist James and decking supremo Gary have been friends since their schooldays. Now, having all reached the age of 50, they are intent on reliving the freedom of their youth, buying hip new clothes and dating beautiful younger women, but despite their best efforts, the concerns of middle-age still catch up with them. |
| Name | Character | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stewart Head | James | 15 |
| Don Warrington | Patrick | 15 |
| Nigel Havers | Terry | 15 |
| Ray Burdis | Gary | 15 |
| Christine Kavanagh | Christine | 7 |
| Lindsey Coulson | Cheryl | 7 |
| Georgina Rylance | 2 | |
| Kevin Smith | 1 | |
| Roger Allam | 1 | |
| Daniel Mays | 1 | |
| Michelle Gomez | 1 | |
| Colin Stinton | 1 |