Mike Leigh Director Timothy Spall Phil Actor Lesley Manville Penny Actor Alison Garland Rachel Actor James Corden Rory Actor Ruth Sheen Maureen Actor Marion Bailey Carol Actor Paul Jesson Ron Actor Kathryn Hunter Cecile Actor Sally Hawkins Samantha Actor Helen Coker Donna Actor Daniel Mays Jason Actor Ben Crompton Craig Actor Robert Wilfort Doctor at Hospital Actor Gary McDonald Neville Actor Diveen Henry Dinah Actor Simon Channing Williams Producer Alain Sarde Producer Dick Pope Cinematographer Lesley Walker Film Editing Eve Stewart Production Design Andrew Dickson Music Jacqueline Durran Costume Design Christine Blundell Makeup, Hair Designer