Happy Valley, the BBC drama starring Sarah Lancashire as Sergeant Catherine Cawood, features a cast with impressive previous roles, including stars from Downton Abbey, Game of Thrones, and Coronation Street. Siobhan Finneran, who plays Clare Cartwright in the series, is known for her roles in Downton Abbey, Coronation Street, and the 1987 film Rita, Sue and Bob Too.
George Costigan, who portrays businessman Nevison Gallagher, also appeared in Rita, Sue and Bob Too and has been in Line of Duty, Gentleman Jack, and Emmerdale. Charlie Murphy, playing Ann Gallagher, is recognized for her role as Jessie Eden in Peaky Blinders and won Best TV Actress at the 2013 Irish Film and Television Awards for Love/Hate.
Karl Davies, known as Robert Sugden in Emmerdale, appears in Happy Valley and has also featured in Game of Thrones and Chernobyl. Con O'Neill, who plays Neil, has been in Chernobyl and The Batman. Rick Warden, playing Mike Taylor, is best known for Band of Brothers and Rome.
Mark Stanley, who plays Rob Hepworth, appeared in Game of Thrones and White House Farm. Mollie Winnard, portraying Kirsten McAskill, was in Coronation Street and All Creatures Great and Small. Derek Riddell, also in the cast, is familiar from Gentleman Jack.
