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 Caroline Quentin Angela Sim Actor Angela Curran Caitlin Morgan Actor Milly Toomey Bethany Degan Actor June Marlow Ethel Actor Robyn Addison Janice Bone Actor Elliott Blake James Henry Actor Letty Thomas Sarah Cardy Actor Nigel Cole Director, Executive Producer Philippa Braithwaite Producer Mark Crowdy Executive Producer Colin Towns Original Music Julian Unthank Writer