Christopher Eccleston plays Rob<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\""Christopher\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
Who is Rob?\u00a0<\/strong>Jo\u2019s devoted husband, who conceals some of the events of the past year from his wife. Speaking about his character, Eccleston described Rob as \u201can estate agent in late middle-age who has been married to Jo for a considerable amount of time\u201d, adding: \u201cHe realises that his role is to try and aid his life partner in a physical and emotional recovery, but also support her going through menopause.\u201d<\/p>\n
Where have I seen Christopher Eccleston before?\u00a0<\/strong>He\u2019s perhaps best known for playing the title role in Doctor Who, but other projects have included Heroes, Thor: The Dark World, The A Word, and Shallow Grave. Fans might be interested to know Eccleston is also officially returning to voice the Ninth Doctor for another series of Big Finish audio adventures. (However, he\u00a0recently revealed in a Dragon Con interview that a Doctor Who 60th anniversary return was \u201cvery doubtful\u201d<\/a>.)<\/p>\n
Tom Taylor plays Finn<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Who is Finn?\u00a0<\/strong>Jo and Rob\u2019s beloved son, whose departure to university is the last thing Jo can remember.<\/p>\n
Where have I seen Tom Taylor before?\u00a0<\/strong>He\u2019s best known for playing Tom Foster in Doctor Foster, but he also recently played Albie in the drama series Us, and appeared in The Kid Who Would Be King.<\/p>\n
Rosy McEwan plays Sash<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Who is Sash?\u00a0<\/strong>Jo and Rob\u2019s adult daughter.<\/p>\n
Where have I seen Rosy McEwan before?\u00a0<\/strong>The newcomer is best known for playing Libby Hatch in The Alienist.<\/p>\n
Susan Lynch plays Cathy<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Who is Cathy?\u00a0<\/strong>Jo\u2019s best friend, who had a falling out with her just before the fall.<\/p>\n
Where have I seen Susan Lynch before?\u00a0<\/strong>Viewers might recognise Lynch from her recent role as a suspect in Unforgotten (Nicola Walker\u2019s final season), and has starred in Save Me, Bloodlands, Ready Player One, Killing Eve, and more.<\/p>\n
Leanne Best plays Anna<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Who is Anna?\u00a0<\/strong>Jo\u2019s co-worker.<\/p>\n
Where have I seen Leanne Best before?\u00a0<\/strong>Best has starred in projects varying from The Woman in Black: Angel of Death (in which she played the title role), Tin Star, Young Wallander, Carnival Row, Cold Feet, Black Mirror, and Line of Duty.<\/p>\n
Other cast members include Henning Jensen, Ellie Haddington, Ray Fearon, Jamie Flatters, and Lorraine Burroughs.<\/em><\/p>
Find out what else to watch with our TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0or visit our Drama<\/a> hub for the latest news.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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