Ralph, having married Pamela as a way out of his financial difficulties is now feeling more trapped than ever, after having their new house, paid for by Bennett, signed over to him, Ralph plans to get his wife out of the way and tries a spot of arson for the insurance money, his wife however has stayed at home after rowing with her parents. Following Pamela's death the insurance company are none too happy about the circumstances and refuse to pay out.

• George Baker
• Judy Parfitt
• Bernard Hepton