Plucky Englishwoman Joan Webster travels to the remote islands of the Scottish Hebrides in order to marry a wealthy industrialist. Trapped by inclement weather on the Isle of Mull and unable to continue to her destination, Joan finds herself charmed by the straightforward, no-nonsense islanders around her, and becomes increasingly attracted to naval officer Torquil MacNeil, who holds a secret that may change her life forever.

• The Archers
• J. Arthur Rank Organisation
• Wendy Hiller
• Roger Livesey
• Pamela Brown
• Finlay Currie
• George Carney
• Nancy Price
• Catherine Lacey
• Jean Cadell