Synopsis

Mother Figure:

Housewife Lucy is isolated and trapped in a world of baby talk.
Her concerned neighbour, Rosemary, and her chauvinistic husband, Terry, attempt to help, but Lucy ends up treating them like children.

Drinking Companions:

Lucy’s traveling salesman husband, Harry, attempts an unsuccessful and aggressive seduction of two women in a hotel bar.
The women eventually escape, leaving Harry with his key.

Between Mouthfuls:

A waiter in the same hotel must serve two couples at adjacent restaurant tables who realize an unwanted connection between them.
The conversation reveals infidelity and unravelling relationships.

Gosforth’s Fête:

A village fête organized by publican Gosforth descends into comical chaos.
A public address system broadcast reveals personal scandals, and a series of mishaps climaxes in a complete disaster.

A Talk in the Park:

Five lonely strangers sit on park benches, seeking companionship but failing to connect.
Each person, wrapped up in their own problems, tries to confide in the next, leading to a circular exchange of ignored woes.