Lady Buckering, an English widow, has four daughters; Doreen, married to Dougall and about to give birth at home, and Gerda, Bicky and Catherine. The story revolves around the impending birth and the love affairs of the other three daughters; Bicky, with eccentric student Roly; Gerda, married to artist Wilfred; and Catherine, in love with the landlord's son, Clifford Magill. In addition, the impoverished Lady Buckering is being courted by Dr. Drew. Written by Les Adams

• Associated British-Pathé
• Marble Arch Productions
• Richard Attenborough
• Diane Hart
• Virginia McKenna
• Mary Germaine
• Susan Stephen
• Heather Thatcher
• Peter Hammond
• Noel Purcell