Guest Stars Ben Crompton as Abel Whittle David Bradley as Councillor Vatt Clive Russell as Newson Tony Haygarth as Solomon Longways Jean Marsh as Furmity Woman Henry Goodman as Joshua Jopp Sophie Stanton as Nance Mockridge Judy Cornwell as Mother Cuxsom Richard Moore as Councillor Chalkfield Trevor Peacock as Christopher Coney John Surman as Tent Auctioneer Michael Beint as Coachman Susan Jane Tanner as Staylaces Dealer James Walker as Priest Darren Hawkes as Auctioneer Elliot Head as Waiter