David O'Neil, a plasterer and mature student Theo have been best mates for fourteen years and are practically inseparable. However, their friendship has become strained as Theo is about to move in with his long-term girlfriend, photographer Hannah. A raging jealousy awakes in David and he starts scheming to break up the loving couple using Hannah's insecurities against them. When the couple eventually separate David is in a quandary about his next move and is forced to confront his long-hidden homosexuality and feelings towards Theo. Eventually, David decides to reveal his sexual orientation and deep love for Theo very publicly by arranging for them both to appear as guests on Judith Adams' talk-show, "forgive and forget", with tragic consequences for their friendship and David's family.
John Simm
as Theo
Steve John Shepherd
as David O'Neil
Laura Fraser
as Hannah
Maurice Roëves
as Michael O'Neil
Ger Ryan
as Ruth O'Neil
Meera Syal
as Judith Adams
Stephen Graham
as John
Roger Griffiths
as Carlton
Huggy Leaver
as Paul
Charles De'Ath
as Alex
Isabella Marsh
as Gabby
Jonathan Slinger
as Carl
