Happy Valley (TV) Cast
The cast of Happy Valley. Updated on August 17, 2025.
46 actors
Sarah Lancashire
as Catherine Cawood (18 episodes)

Sarah Lancashire plays Sgt Catherine Cawood, a strong-willed police sergeant facing personal and professional challenges in the Calder Valley.

Siobhan Finneran
as Clare Cartwright (18 episodes)

Siobhan Finneran portrays Clare Cartwright, Catherine's supportive sister, who struggles with her past issues.

James Norton
as Tommy Lee Royce (18 episodes)

James Norton takes on the role of Tommy Lee Royce, a dangerous convict with a complex connection to Catherine.

Rhys Connah
as Ryan Cawood (18 episodes)

Rhys Connah plays Ryan Cawood, Catherine's grandson, who becomes a central figure in the family’s ongoing struggles.

Charlie Murphy
as Ann Gallagher (18 episodes)

Charlie Murphy stars as Ann Gallagher, a kidnap victim who works to overcome her traumatic experiences.

Karl Davies
as Daniel Cawood (12 episodes)
Shane Zaza
as Shafiq Shah (18 episodes)
Joe Armstrong
as Ashley Cowgill (6 episodes)
George Costigan
as Nevison Gallagher (18 episodes)

George Costigan appears as Nevison Gallagher, Ann's wealthy father who is deeply affected by the crime involving his daughter.

Steve Pemberton
as Kevin Weatherill (6 episodes)
Jill Baker
as Helen Gallagher (6 episodes)
Adam Long
as Lewis Whippey (6 episodes)
Derek Riddell
as Richard Cawood (6 episodes)
Matthew Lewis
as Sean Balmforth (6 episodes)
Kevin Doyle
as DS John Wadsworth (6 episodes)
Julie Hesmondhalgh
as Amanda Wadsworth (6 episodes)
Shirley Henderson
as Frances Drummond (6 episodes)
Vincent Franklin
as DSU Andy Shepherd (12 episodes)
Mollie Winnard
as Joanna Hepworth (6 episodes)
Mark Stanley
as Rob Hepworth (6 episodes)
Amit Shah
as Faisal Bhatti (6 episodes)
Katherine Kelly
as DI Jodi Shackleton (6 episodes)
Ishia Bennison
as Joyce Metcalf (18 episodes)
Caroline O'Neill
as Lynn Dewhurst (6 episodes)
Rachel Leskovac
as Julie Cowgill (6 episodes)
Kelly Harrison
as Ros Cawood (6 episodes)
Steven Hartley
as Marcus Gascoigne (6 episodes)
Mina Anwar
as Mrs Mukherjee (6 episodes)
Alan McKenna
as Phil Crabtree (6 episodes)
Amelia Young
as Lucy Cawood (6 episodes)
Rick Warden
as Insp Mike Taylor (12 episodes)
Moey Hassan
as Newsagent (1 episode)
Pauline Jefferson
as Old Lady (1 episode)
Ben Wright
as Youth 1 (1 episode)
Phil Featherstone
as Youth 2 (1 episode)
James Burrows
as Liam Hughes (1 episode)
Hannah John-Kamen
as Justine (1 episode)
Gerard Fletcher
as Solicitor (2 episodes)
Ramon Tikaram
as Praveen Badal (3 episodes)
Hebe Beardsall
as Leonie (2 episodes)
Lena Kaur
as Bryony (1 episode)
Louise Atkins
as Steph (1 episode)
Robert Emms
as Daryl Garrs (2 episodes)
Susan Lynch
as Alison Garrs (2 episodes)
Keeley Forsyth
as Annette (1 episode)
Kate Hampson
as Woman (1 episode)
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