Mrs Hartley and the Growth Centre When a shy young man arrives on her doorstep, Alice Hartley grabs the chance to escape from her loveless marriage. She and Michael open a Growth Centre with a difference - offering sex, drugs and personalised water births. Details Casts Posters Title Mrs Hartley and the Growth Centre Release Date 1995-05-21 Runtime 01 Hours 45 Minutes Genres Drama TV Movie Comedy Production Companies BBC Production Countries United Kingdom Pam Ferris... Alice Hartley... Ken Christiansen... Michael... Charlotte Coleman... Louise... Constance Chapman... Sara... David Ryall... Dr Simmonds... Danny Webb... Vicar... Peter Blythe... Charles... Jim Carter... Inspector... Gary McDonald... Gary... Emily Piercy... Stephanie... Kate Fenwick... 1st Mother... Amanda Symonds... 2nd Mother... Jill Spurrier... Mrs Wheatley... Carol MacReady... Doctor's Wife... Maeve Murphy... Vicar's Wife... Jonathan Wrather... Policeman... Original Size (500x750)