Christopher Fitz-Simon's two-part adaptation of the comic novels of Somerville and Ross, set in late-nineteenth century Ireland. When the affable, if somewhat dim, Major Sinclair Yeates is appointed Resident Magistrate, he finds himself among a people whose every moment seems dedicated to thwarting him. Major Yeates ...... Alex Jennings Philippa Yeates ...... Rebecca Saire Flurry Knox ...... Mark Lambert Uncle Jocelyn ...... Richard Howard Mrs Raverty ...... Cathy Belton Peter ...... Miche Doherty Mrs Cadogan ...... Marion O'Dwyer Mrs Knox ...... Ingrid Craigie McCarthy-Gannon ...... John Hewitt Mr Cantillon ...... Kevin Flood Train Guard ...... Niall Cusack Sister Emanuel ...... Ali White Lady Hervey ...... Anne Makower Reels ...... Christopher Fitz-Simon Directed by Eoin O'Callaghan.