Bitter & twisted

Ever since childhood, overweight Annie Stamper has been in love with Spencer Noble, the best-looking boy in school. Now both in their thirties, Annie is stunned when Spencer asks her to marry him. Leaving Chesterfield for his smart house in London seems like a dream come true, but the reality is otherwise. Meanwhile, successful lawyer Marla Philips is being hounded by an anonymous stalker who seems to know every detail of her life. At least for Marla's ex-husband, Lester, things are looking up. This one-time teenage star and Oscar-winner is about to relive his moments of glory. As Annie confronts her loneliness, Marla her insanity, and Lester the dole queue, we trace the lives and fortunes of these people riding on the hilarious, bittersweet rollercoaster of Simon Temprell's satirical comedy.