Episode 23: Hearts of Darkness

Victor, Margaret, Jean and Nick decide to go for a drive in the country but it does not go according to plan. After losing the route on a boat trip and playing Trivial Pursuit for an hour, Victor has had enough. Eventually they abandon the boat and go in search of the car. When it starts to rain they take shelter in a van. After the rain passes Victor and Jean find their feet are stuck in concrete. After a long walk, Victor gets free and searches for the car. He comes across a large house, where an old man opens the door and allows Victor to shower and freshen up. Unfortunately, just after he has gotten out of the shower, Miss Lander walks into the bathroom and is confronted by a naked Victor. She explains to him that this is an old people's home and the residents sometimes get confused, and gives him directions back to where Margaret and the rest are waiting. Victor sets off, but realises he ha forgotten his watch. He goes to knock on the door, but sees the residents being abused by the workers. Sneaking through the door, he hatches a plan and knocks the careworkwers unconcious, freeing the old people from their turmoil.

Cast
Victor Meldrew - Richard Wilson

Margaret Meldrew - Annette Crosbie

Mrs Warboys - Doreen Mantle

Nick Swainey - Owen Brenman

Guest Cast
Mr Gorshin - Bill Gavin

Miss Lander - Janet Henfrey

Sonia - Arabella Weir

Rachel - Melody Brown

Martin - Nick Scott

Mrs Endicott - Katharine Page

Female Official - Marcia Myrie

Male Official - Seymour Matthews