In this drama based on Deric Longden own personal experience, Annie Longden played by Thora Hird is an eccentric OAP, whose mind isn't at its best but her mental condition dramatically deteriorates after a series of unexpected strokes.

Annie becomes increasingly unable to use correct words for everyday objects, in response to Annie's condition, her son Deric (Pete Postlethwaite) copes well by using patient good humour.