It's General Election day 1964, and the resources of Forth and Clyde Television are under stress. Too many shows want too many things done too quickly. Some of the design and graphics staff are intent on not getting involved. Others won't survive the strain.

Old memories are awakened in a terrifying and dangerous way when Jock encounters a strange little girl in the high-rise block of flats where he lives. Who is she? What does she want?

John performs as a spiritual medium, using the visits of a troubled woman to introduce a young man to the mysteries and skills of the clairvoyant. The young man threatens to leave unless John stages a seance that will persuade Miss A to transfer an inheritance to them.