Heidi Thomas Creator, Executive Producer Jean Marsh Rose Buck Creator, Actor Eileen Atkins Maud Creator, Actor John Hawkesworth Creator, Producer John Whitney Creator Keeley Hawes Lady Agnes Holland Actor Ed Stoppard Sir Hallam Holland Actor Claire Foy Lady Persephone Towyn Actor Anne Reid Actor Adrian Scarborough Mr. Warwick Pritchard Actor Neil Jackson Harry Spargo Actor Ami Metcalf Eunice McCabe Actor Nico Mirallegro Johnny Proude Actor Laura Haddock Beryl Ballard Actor Art Malik Mr. Amanjit Singh Actor Selina Cadell Lady Malcolm Actor Sarah Lancashire Miss Whisset Actor Ken Bones Lord Halifax Guest Star Blake Ritson The Duke of Kent Guest Star Buffy Davis Female Immigration Clerk Guest Star Rex Firkin Executive Producer Debbie O'Malley Writer Faith Penhale Executive Producer Brendan Maher Director