The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the five boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.

During World War II, a young man is called up and, with an increasing sense of foreboding, undertakes his army training ready for D-Day, June 6th, 1944.

When 17 year old Joanna comes to Swinging London, she meets a host of colourful characters, discovers the pleasures of casual sex and falls in love. That's when things get complicated.

The Spare Parts are a successful 1960s pop band. They are hugely popular, but backstage, there is tension.