Tessa Piggott (Zoe Wanamaker) meets Frank Carver (Adam Faith) when she takes a job as director of a Third World development agency.

Tessa rejects Frank's advances after she reluctantly asks him for help.

Frank embarrasses himself while trying to help Tessa win a radio debate with the smooth-talking Charles Tremain.

Tessa reassesses her relationship with Frank when a colleague dies unexpectedly.

The tension between Tessa and Frank escalates when he sees his potential rivals at a company function.

Tessa seeks advice from Diane when she learns Frank had a one-night stand.