Sally Hawkins

as Sue Trinder

Elaine Cassidy

as Maud Lilly

Rupert Evans

as Richard "Gentleman" Rivers

Charles Dance

as Mr. Christopher Lilly

Imelda Staunton

as Mrs. Sucksby

David Troughton

as Mr. Ibbs

Polly Hemingway

as Mrs. Stiles

Stephanie Middleton

as Young Sue