Michael Holdern, David Threlfall and Zoë Wanamaker star in this 1986 ITV drama series written by Sir John Mortimer, focusing on the upheavals and corruption of post-war British society. From the gifted pen of Sir John Mortimer (Rumpole Of The Bailey) this 1986 ITV drama series takes in all of the upheavals of post-war British society. Why does the left-wing cleric, Rev. Simeon Simcox (Michael Holdern), leave the Simcox brewery millions to the morally loathsome, Leslie Titmuss (David Threlfall)? Simeon\'s sons set out to unravel the truth behind the will. Also starring Annette Crosbie, Peter Egan and Zoë Wanamaker.