The following information is derived from notes on the character notes on the copy of the script held in the Crawford Collection:
Hamish Hughes (Fred Hayes), Max Osbiston (Norm Hayes), Joan Bruce (Marge Hayes), Ann Pendlebury (Gail Hughes), John Derrum (Ken Webster), Keith Reid (Martin Foster), Betty Sutton (Mrs Foster), John Smythe (Bill Smythe), Barry Hill (Father Regan), Alex Porteus (Mr Jarvis), Earl Francis (Charles Webster), Louise Homfrey (Mrs Metcalfe), Roy Lyons (Mr Ryder), James Backholer (Jack Smith), and Greg Smith (Mechanic).
The character notes also show the following information:
Other actors considered for the role of Fred Hayes included Peter Hepworth.
Other actors considered for the role of Norm Hayes included Syd Conabere.
Other actors considered for the role of Marge Hayes included Moya O'Sullivan.
Other actors considered for the role of Gail Hughes included Josephine Brennan and Joanne Kloster.
Other actors considered for the role of Ken Webster included Ross Thompson, Peter Noble, and Martin Harris.
Other actors considered for the role of Mrs Foster included Margot Harper.
Other actors considered for the role of Charles Webster included Maurie Fields.
Other actors considered for the role of Mrs Metcalfe included Sheila Florence.
No actor names are given for the roles of Middle-aged Woman or the two (non-regular) policemen.
