In a post-apocalyptic London, society struggles to function after a nuclear war has left the city in ruins. People continue to mimic their pre-war routines, even as they live among the debris. The narrative follows a collection of oddball characters through their surreal lives as they adapt to bizarre transformations and absurd situations. In this world, people don’t just face physical catastrophe but undergo strange mutations and changes in social roles.

Among these characters are Mrs. Ethel Shroake, who resides in the remains of the Albert Hall and believes herself to be royalty, and the luckless Penelope, who travels with her two companions, continually searching for stability. There are also scenes involving an impromptu hospital operated by Dr. Charles, who inadvertently turns patients into furniture. The story weaves through their lives, revealing a landscape both comic and tragic as they navigate a fractured reality that’s both hopelessly distorted and hauntingly familiar. The peculiar atmosphere underscores the futility and resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming desolation.