The adopting family Maureen Withcombe - Mother 2, had been married to Graham Mathieson, and they had two children, Peter and Gill. Maureen had an affair with Colin and the married him in 1951. Colin Harding - adoptive father, bridge player and stockbroker. Aunt Phillis - Colin's wealthy spinster Aunt - wanted Colin to settle down, marry Maureen and have a family.