Dominic Minghella Creator Martin Clunes Dr Martin Ellingham Actor Caroline Catz Louisa Ellingham Actor Ian McNeice Bert Large Actor John Marquez PC Penhale Actor Jessica Ransom Morwenna Newcross Actor Joe Absolom Al Large Actor Selina Cadell Mrs Tishell Actor Eileen Atkins Ruth Ellingham Actor Hermione Gulliford Dr. Rebecca Hedden Guest Star Simon Chandler Donald Abbott Guest Star Elizabeth Rider Lamorna Hammond Guest Star Hugh Coles Gerry Hammond Guest Star Jason Baughan Fisherman Gus Guest Star Rory Wilton Chippy Miller Guest Star Boyd Rogers Fireman Guest Star Rosie Ede Mel Hendy Guest Star Dan Ball Paramedic Guest Star Miguel Brooking Lifeguard Guest Star Elliott Blake James Henry Guest Star Nigel Cole Director Philippa Braithwaite Producer Mark Crowdy Executive Producer Jack Lothian Writer Colin Towns Original Music