{"id":9630,"date":"2022-01-06T18:03:26","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T17:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1545166"},"modified":"2022-01-06T18:22:42","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T17:22:42","slug":"meet-the-cast-of-channel-4-prison-drama-screw","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/meet-the-cast-of-channel-4-prison-drama-screw\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the cast of Channel 4 prison drama Screw"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Flora Carr\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 06 January 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Channel 4 prison drama Screw<\/a> kicks off tonight (Thursday 6th January 2022<\/strong>), starring Derry Girls\u2019<\/a> Jamie-Lee O\u2019Donnell and Nina Sosanya (His Dark Materials<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The dramedy features an ensemble cast, which also includes Stephen Wight, and follows a group of prison officer \u2018screws\u2019 at a fictional men\u2019s prison in the UK.<\/p>\n

A synopsis reads:\u00a0\u201cThis is prison as never seen before \u2013 the uncensored, shocking and often darkly funny reality of life as a prison officer in an all-male prison in 21st century Britain.<\/p>\n

\u201cInspired by the creator\u2019s experience of working and volunteering in prisons, this series brings us a view of incarceration unlike any other. Through a vibrant and multi-layered cast of characters, Screw tackles contemporary stories head on \u2013 but always cut through with comedy, irreverence and heart.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read on for everything you need to know about the cast and characters in Screw.<\/p>\n

Nina Sosanya plays Leigh<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\""Screw,\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Anne Binckebanck \/ Channel 4<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Who is Leigh?\u00a0<\/strong>The humourless, mysterious chief \u201cscrew\u201d (prison officer) at the fictional Long Marsh Prison, she\u2019s been tipped for an upcoming custodial manager position.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Nina Sosanya before?\u00a0<\/strong>She recently played Jo in BBC One\u2019s Staged, and Elaine Parry (Will\u2019s mother) in His Dark Materials. She\u2019s also known for Love Actually, Little Birds, Five Days, W1A (as Lucy), Killing Eve (as Jess), Silk, Twenty Twelve, and Cape Wrath.<\/p>\n

Jamie-Lee O\u2019Donnell plays Rose<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\""Screw,\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Mark Mainz \/ Channel 4<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Who is Rose?\u00a0<\/strong>A brand new prison officer recruit barely out of her teens, and determined to prove herself.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Jamie-Lee O\u2019Donnell before?\u00a0<\/strong>She\u2019s best known for playing Michelle in the Channel 4 comedy series Derry Girls, but she\u2019s also known for 6Degrees.<\/p>\n

Stephen Wight plays Gary<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\""Stephen\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n

Who is Gary?\u00a0<\/strong>A sexist prison officer who is initially dismissive of new recruit Rose when she first arrives at Long Marsh.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Stephen Wight before? <\/strong>The actor is probably best known internationally for playing Michaela Coel\u2019s onscreen flatmate Ben in I May Destroy You<\/a>, and you may also recognise him for roles in Men in Black: International, Ashes to Ashes, Manhunt, Silent Witness, and Peterloo.<\/p>\n

Laura Checkley plays Jackie<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\""Laura\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Laura Checkley (Jackie), Nina Sosanya (Leigh)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Who is Jackie?\u00a0<\/strong>Another \u201cscrew,\u201d she\u2019s more bubbly and welcoming than her colleague Leigh.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Laura Checkley before?\u00a0<\/strong>She\u2019s starred in In My Skin, King Gary, Brassic, Detectorists\u00a0(as Louise), and the film Military Wives.<\/p>\n

Faraz Ayub plays Ali<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\""Faraz\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Faraz Ayub (Ali), Stephen Wight (Gary)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Who is Ali?\u00a0<\/strong>A \u201cscrew\u201d at Long Marsh Prison.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Faraz Ayub before?\u00a0<\/strong>He\u2019s appeared in Ackley Bridge, The Capture, Innocence, Bodyguard, Silent Witness, and Line of Duty.<\/p>\n

Christopher Fulford plays Dolby<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\""Christopher\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n

Who is Dolby?\u00a0<\/strong>A prisoner newly transferred to Long Marsh Prison.<\/p>\n

Where have I seen Christopher Fulford before?\u00a0<\/strong>He\u2019s recently starred in A Confession, Manhunt, Dark Heart, Grantchester, Whitechapel, and The Last Enemy.<\/p>

Screw airs Thursdays at 9pm on Channel 4, and the full series is now available to watch on All 4 \u2013 check out our <\/strong>Drama<\/strong><\/a> hub for all the latest news.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for something to watch tonight, check out our <\/strong>TV Guide<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n

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