Jo, the mother of seven children, divorces her second husband in order to marry Jake, a successful but promiscuous screenwriter. Though they are physically and emotionally compatible, they are slowly torn apart.

Anne Bancroftas Jo Armitage
Peter Finchas Jake Armitage
James Masonas Bob Conway
Janine Grayas Beth Conway
Cedric Hardwickeas Mr. James - Jo's father
Rosalind Atkinsonas Mrs. James - Jo's mother
Alan Webbas Mr. Armitage - Jake's father
Richard Johnsonas Giles
Maggie Smithas Philpot
Anthony Nichollsas Surgeon