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