Novelist Maurice James Kingsley bases a successful book on his niece Jessica's modeling career, angering her as he turns her experiences into a story of a victimised woman named Blackeyes. Jessica in turn rewrites the novel to liberate the character.

Michael GoughMaurice James Kingsley

Carol RoyleJessica

Gina BellmanBlackeyes

Nigel PlanerJeff

Colin JeavonsJamieson

Hannah MorrisLittle Jessica

John ShrapnelDetective Blake

David WestheadMark Wilsher

Nicky BeeStilt Man

Gary LoveColin

Peter GuinnessPhotographer

Nicholas WoodesonStilk

Cyril ShapsPathologist

Ann BellCasting Director

Lee SimpsonConstable

Dennis LotisSinger

Christopher GuardNigel Bennon

Charles GraySebastian

Ian GelderRupert

Peter BirchCharles

Lucinda FisherBennon's Assistant

Samantha GatesReceptionist

Nikki MaceModel

Darren HughesModel

Roger WalkerBert

Laurance RudicCommercial Director

Dennis PotterNarrator (voice, uncredited)