

"Sometimes students end up being the best teachers."
Rita, a witty 26-year-old hairdresser, wants to 'discover' herself, so she joins the Open University where she meets the disillusioned professor of literature, Dr. Frank Bryant. His marriage has failed, his new girlfriend is having an affair with his best friend and he can't get through the day without downing a bottle or two of whisky. What Frank needs is a challenge... and along comes Rita.
Dr. Frank Bryant

Rita Susan White

Brian

Trish

Julia

Denny

Rita's Father

Elaine

Collins
Bursar
Tiger
Professor

Lesley

Price

Denise
Marcus
Disco Manager
Barbara

Invigilator
Customer in Hairdressers
Tutor

Photographer
Bistro Manager

Security Officer
Rita's Mother
Sandra

Sandra's Fiance
Wedding Guest