Episode 2 S01E02
Joe is busy cutting a swathe through Warley society and is playing with the affections of two women: Susan Brown, the daughter of the richest man in Warley, and Alice Aisgill, a married older woman. But Joe is making enemies as well as friends. Escaping the prying eyes of Susan's spies, Joe takes Alice on an illicit holiday to the coast. In a cottage by the sea, they dare to dream. Back in Warley, Joe realises that he is going to have to choose between Alice and Susan.
Series Cast

Matthew McNulty
Joe Lampton

Tom Brooke
Charles

Jenna Coleman
Susan Brown

Maxine Peake
Alice Aisgill

Kate O'Flynn
Beryl

Paul Hilton
Bob Storr

Zoe Telford
Eva Storr

Daniel Flynn
George Aisgill

Theo James
Jack Wales

Lauren Rose Crace
Joan

Kerrie Hayes
Marla

Kevin McNally
Mr. Brown

Peter Wight
Mr. Hoylake

Kevin Doyle
Mr. Thompson

Julia Ford
Mrs. Thompson