Mike Leigh At The BBC

A slow-witted couple decide to start a family.

A man relentlessly bombards another man with small talk, while the other man tries to fend for himself while using crutches.

A boy goes to see his probation officer.

A window cleaner fancies a sausage roll, but all is not well in the sausage roll factory.

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, a documentary which tells the story of how one of our best-loved plays came into being and explores its enduring appeal. With interviews with writer Mike Leigh and the cast including Alison Steadman, Janine Duvitski, John Salthouse and Tim Stern, it features the hidden stories behind the play - from the inspiration for the character of Beverly to the suburban houses which influenced the set design – and the reason Mike Leigh can't watch the play today.