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The Preston Family Alfred “Alf” Preston | Larry Lamb | Age: 70 | Occ: English Teacher | Single. Divorced from Kath Preston | 1x09- | RECURRING Links: Matt Preston (son), Mollie Preston (granddaughter), Lily Preston (granddaughter), Poppy Preston (granddaughter), Imogen Preston (daughter-in-law), Katherine Preston (ex-wife, divorced - off-screen)
Grumpy school teacher Alf is the father of Matt Preston, and grandfather to Matt’s girls. Always groaning and complaining about something or other, Alf would be unlikeable to most, but due to his charm, his grumpiness is endearing, and he is well-liked at Ashbury High, where he teaches. Alf should have retired years ago, but he refuses to give up work, and will be dragged out of the school in a box. He was married to his long-term wife Katherine for many years, until Katherine left him in 2014. Alf has never moved on from his divorce.
Matthew “Matt” Preston | David Tag | Age: 37 | Occ: Builder | Married to Imogen Preston | 1x03- Links: Imogen Preston (wife), Mollie Preston (daughter), Lily Preston (daughter), Poppy Preston (daughter), Alf Preston (father), Katherine Preston (mother - off-screen), Rebecca Callaghan (sister-in-law)
Hunky dad Matt is the son of Alf and his ex-wife Katherine. An alpha male, Matt is confident, caring and sexy, but hot-headed. He and his wife Imogen have a passionate relationship which started when the pair were 17. Imogen quickly fell pregnant, and now they have three girls. Matt loves his girls but has always longed for a boy, though he now feels he is too old for another baby.
Imogen Preston (née Callaghan) | Catherine Tyldesley | Age: 37 | Occ: Salon Co-owner | Married to Matt Preston | 1x02- Links: Matt Preston (husband), Mollie Preston (daughter), Lily Preston (daughter), Poppy Preston (daughter), Rebecca Callaghan (sister), Alf Preston (father-in-law), Katherine Preston (mother-in-law - off-screen), Owen Reid (ex-boyfriend)
Owner of half of the salon, mum Imogen is a glamorous woman with a keen eye for business. She is big on family and loves her girls dearly. Imogen met Matt at school, and the pair’s teen romance started at 17 - Imogen quickly fell pregnant and had Mollie when she was just 18 years old. Despite being a young mother, Imogen made it work, and is proud of her accomplishments.
Mollie Preston | Rosie Bentham | Age: 19 | Occ: University Student/Coffee Shop Waitress | Relationship with Charlie Cullen | 1x01- Links: Matt Preston (father), Imogen Preston (mother), Lily Preston (sister), Poppy Preston (sister), Alf Preston (paternal grandfather), Katherine Preston (paternal grandmother - off-screen), Rebecca Callaghan (maternal aunt), Charlie Cullen (boyfriend)
Good-natured but sometimes selfish, fashion student and waitress Mollie was born to Matt and Imogen when they were just 18 years old. Mollie is close to her parents, helped by the close age, and has a strong bond with her sisters. She is studying at university while dating barman Charlie Cullen, her second ever relationship - and it seems to be going swimmingly.
Lily Preston | Ellie Dadd | Age: 17 | Occ: College Student/Shop Assistant | Single. Dated Curtis Gordon | 1x01- Links: Matt Preston (father), Imogen Preston (mother), Mollie Preston (sister), Poppy Preston (sister), Alf Preston (paternal grandfather), Katherine Preston (paternal grandmother - off-screen), Rebecca Callaghan (maternal aunt), Curtis Gordon (ex-boyfriend)
Stroppy 17-year-old Lily is Matt and Imogen’s middle daughter, and a typical teenage girl. A performing arts student at college, Lily has big dreams and ambitions, and enjoys being in the spotlight. She is enjoying her first ever relationship as she started dating peer Curtis Gordon at the start of the year.
Poppy Preston | Erin Palmer | Age: 14 | Occ: High School Student | 1x03- | RECURRING Links: Matt Preston (father), Imogen Preston (mother), Mollie Preston (sister), Lily Preston (sister), Alf Preston (paternal grandfather), Katherine Preston (paternal grandmother - off-screen), Rebecca Callaghan (maternal aunt)
Energetic teenager Poppy is Matt and Imogen’s youngest. Close with the likes of Leah Hayton and Finn Kinsella, Poppy is a likeable girl, but she is very energetic and sometimes acts up. The family have been told that Poppy likely has ADHD, but are awaiting further help from CAMHS.
Mushu | Bearded Dragon | 1x04- Owner: Poppy Preston
A bearded dragon owned by teenager Poppy Preston.
Rebecca Callaghan | Charley Webb | Age: 32 | Occ: Club Manager | Open relationship with Conor Kinsella | 1x02- Links: Imogen Preston (sister), Mollie Preston (niece), Lily Preston (niece), Poppy Preston (niece), Matt Preston (brother-in-law), Conor Kinsella (boyfriend, open relationship)
Imogen’s independent, fiery sister, club manager Rebecca has lived a charmed life. She worked as a club promoter in Ibiza during her 20s, and enjoyed the party girl lifestyle. Now in her 30s, Rebecca shows no sign of settling down - she’s firm on the fact that she doesn’t want children, and doesn’t believe in monogamy. Rebecca is an independent woman, she likes having her own space and doing what she likes.
The Anderson/Gordon Family
Paul Gordon | Robert Beck | Age: 55 | Occ: Pub Landlord | Engaged to Leona Anderson. Divorced from Jennifer Gordon | 1x04- Links: Leona Anderson (fiancée), Ryan Gordon (son - off-screen), Aaron Gordon (son), Kelsey Gordon (daughter), Curtis Gordon (son), Martha Dobbs (maternal aunt), Jennifer Gordon (ex-wife, divorced - off-screen)
Likeable family man Paul is a pillar of the community, the landlord of the local pub. With his ex-wife Jennifer, he had two sons, but only one of them lives in the area. Jennifer walked out on the family when she had an affair when Aaron was a baby, and Paul quickly fell for fellow divorcee Leona Anderson. The rest is history, and the pair have since had two more children, and now run the pub together. Paul is liked by pretty much everybody and adores his family: they are his world.
Leona Anderson | Diane Parish | Age: 53 | Occ: Pub Landlady | Engaged to Paul Gordon. Widow of Donte Anderson | 1x02- Links: Paul Gordon (fiancé), Olivia Anderson (daughter - off-screen), Elyse Anderson (daughter), Kelsey Gordon (daughter), Curtis Gordon (son), Donte Anderson (late husband, widowed - deceased)
Bubbly and glamorous landlady Leona is a great mother and a brilliant publican. She settled down with police officer Donte Anderson and the pair had two daughters, Olivia and Elyse, but Donte’s death destroyed the family. Leona eventually moved on with Paul, and the pair had two children together. Despite being together for 20 years, they have not yet married - but are now engaged. Leona would die for her kids and has taken well to being a stepmother.
Elyse Anderson | Andrea Ali | Age: 27 | Occ: Nurse | Single | 1x04- Links: Donte Anderson (father - deceased), Leona Anderson (mother), Olivia Anderson (sister), Kelsey Gordon (maternal half-sister), Curtis Gordon (maternal half-brother), Brady Kinsella (one night stand)
Difficult and confrontational, nurse Elyse is a professional at work, but her spiky personality can often cause problems. She is the youngest daughter of Leona and her late husband Donte, and was devastated by his death, as Elyse was only a child. She lives in a flat with her best friend Sophia Morgan and enjoys her independence, but misses the bustling life of living with her family above the pub.
Aaron Gordon | Jack James Ryan | Age: 22 | Occ: Mechanic/Pub Barman | Single | 1x05- Links: Paul Gordon (father), Jennifer Gordon (mother - off-screen), Ryan Gordon (brother - off-screen), Kelsey Gordon (paternal half-sister), Curtis Gordon (paternal half-brother), Martha Dobbs (paternal great-aunt), Chloe Hall (one night stand)
Cheeky chappie Aaron hasn’t always been the fun-loving young man he now is. As a teenager, he was involved in a gang, which almost landed him with a criminal record. Luckily, he managed to pull his life together, and he’s now a fully-qualified mechanic while helping out in his family’s pub. Aaron gets along with his future step-mother Leona and adjusted well to having a new family. He looks out for his little brother Curtis and is determined to steer him on the right path.
Kelsey Gordon | Yasmin Finney | Age: 20 | Occ: University Student | Single | 1x20- Links: Paul Gordon (father), Leona Anderson (mother), Olivia Anderson (maternal half-sister - off-screen), Ryan Gordon (paternal half-brother - off-screen), Elyse Anderson (maternal half-sister), Aaron Gordon (paternal half-brother), Curtis Gordon (brother), Martha Dobbs (paternal great-aunt)
Kind and considerate Kelsey is the second-youngest child of Paul and Leona, and their only shared daughter. After spending her first year of university studying in London, Kelsey is fancying a change, and plans to return to Ashbury. She is always thinking of others, and is following after her half-sister Elyse in training to become a nurse.
Curtis Gordon | Jaden Ladega | Age: 17 | Occ: College Student/Apprentice Builder | Single. Dated Lily Preston | 1x02- Links: Paul Gordon (father), Leona Anderson (mother), Olivia Anderson (maternal half-sister - off-screen), Ryan Gordon (paternal half-brother - off-screen), Elyse Anderson (maternal half-sister), Aaron Gordon (paternal half-brother), Kelsey Gordon (sister), Martha Dobbs (paternal great-aunt), Lily Preston (ex-girlfriend)
Down-to-earth teenager Curtis is the youngest child of Paul and Leona, and has always found growing up in a massive family quite difficult. Being the youngest of six (in total), he’s struggled to carve out his own identity but has really come into his own in recent years, proving to be a nice lad with a big heart. Despite this, Curtis makes mistakes, but he owns them. He’s currently dating fellow teen Lily Preston, the relationship is a few months old but he’s enjoying his first experience of what he assumes to be love.
Oggie | Pug | 1x04- Owner: The Anderson-Gordon family
A pet pug, owned by the Anderson-Gordon family, with whom he resides above The Rose and Crown.
Martha Dobbs | Lin Blakley | Age: 74 | Occ: Hospital Receptionist/Retired Nurse | Engaged to Gareth Murphy | 1x05- | RECURRING Links: Gareth Murphy (fiancé), Paul Gordon (nephew), Ryan Gordon (great-nephew - off-screen), Aaron Gordon (great-nephew), Kelsey Gordon (great-niece), Curtis Gordon (great-nephew)
]The bubbly, lively aunt of landlord Paul Gordon, Martha has lived a colourful life. She never settled down or had children, and has been a spinster her whole life, enjoying her long career as a nurse. Now retired from being a nurse, Martha works part-time as a receptionist in the hospital she used to work in. She loves having a job despite being in her mid-70s, feeling like it gives her a purpose. Martha met retired handyman Gareth Murphy back in 2021, and the pair quickly fell in love. They are now engaged, planning to spend their golden years together, and live in a bungalow on Woodside Lane.
Gareth Murphy | John McArdle | Age: 74 | Occ: Retired Handyman | Engaged to Martha Dobbs. Widow of Evelyn Murphy | 1x09- | RECURRING Links: Martha Dobbs (fiancée), two unnamed daughters, Evelyn Murphy (late wife, widowed - deceased)
Scouser Gareth is the fiancé of Martha, formerly a handyman. Now retired, he is struggling to find things to do to occupy his time, especially with Martha having a part-time job. Gareth is very hands-on and enjoys helping others. He had two daughters with his late wife Evelyn, but they cut contact after Evelyn’s death, and he rarely sees them. Gareth is good mates with Alf Preston, and the pair enjoy going fishing together.
The Cullen Family
Nancy Cullen | Cathy Shipton | Age: 66 | Occ: Retired Teacher | Single. Widow of Eric Cullen | 1x08- | RECURRING Links: Damon Cullen (grandson), Charlie Cullen (grandson), Eric Cullen (late husband, widowed - deceased)
Former schoolteacher Nancy is a kind, quiet woman. She is devoted to her faith, a devout Christian, and believes all things happen for a reason. Nancy was head over heels in love with her husband Eric, so when he died ten years ago, she was left alone, but focused her attention on her family. Her kids are all grown up, but in 2020, she was thrilled when her grandson Charlie joined her to attend university near-by. Now, Nancy has been joined by Charlie’s older brother Damon, and has been put out - if not slightly thrilled - by the constant dramas the boys bring home. She is good friends with Martha Dobbs and Fi Kinsella.
Damon Cullen | Matthew James-Bailey | Age: 27 | Occ: Doorman | Relationship with Sophia Morgan. Had an affair with Kayla Hayton | 1x08- Links: Eric Cullen (maternal grandfather - deceased), Nancy Cullen (maternal grandmother), Charlie Cullen (maternal half-brother), Sophia Morgan (girlfriend), Kayla Hayton (former affair)Troublesome doorman Damon is rough and ready, a bad boy often finding himself getting into scrapes. He’s flirty and has a wandering eye, but is devoted to his girlfriend of a year, Sophia Morgan. Damon joined his nan and younger brother in Ashbury 2 years ago, and hasn’t looked back since. He has a difficult bond with his mum, and has always been distant from her.
Charlie Cullen | Billy Price | Age: 21 | Occ: Club Barman | Relationship with Mollie Preston | 1x01- Links: Eric Cullen (maternal grandfather - deceased), Nancy Cullen (maternal grandmother), Damon Cullen (maternal half-brother), Mollie Preston (girlfriend), Louie Renshaw (kissed)
Charlie is a likeable lad with a big heart. Nancy’s grandson and Damon’s younger brother, he joined Nancy in Ashbury to attend university, but ended up dropping out. An avid footballer, Charlie played for Coventry Rangers, but suffered an injury when he was 20, before ultimately being dropped from the team. He’s since been determined to reapply, but his confidence has been knocked. Charlie is in a relationship with university student Mollie Preston, and gets on well with her family.
The Morgan Family
Robert “Rob” Morgan | Will Mellor | Age: 49 | Occ: Club Owner | Married to Naomi Morgan | 1x06- Links: Naomi Morgan (wife), Sophia Morgan (daughter), Dylan Morgan (son), Amber Morgan (daughter)
Handsome dad Rob owns the local nightclub, and enjoys a passionate relationship with wife Naomi. Formerly a bit of a bad boy, Rob changed his lifestyle when his twins were born, and he has worked hard to leave his old life behind. He still finds himself tempted by the past, and it poses the question: does a leopard ever really change its spots?
Naomi Morgan (née Beaumont) | Kim Medcalf | Age: 48 | Occ: Salon Co-owner | Married to Rob Morgan | 1x05- Links: Rob Morgan (husband), Sophia Morgan (daughter), Dylan Morgan (son), Amber Morgan (daughter)
A snob of the highest order, Naomi Beaumont fell for bad lad Rob Morgan and the rest is history. She is Imogen Preston’s business partner and loves her kids, but finds it hard to show it. Naomi often finds it hard to make friends as she is a difficult woman with a wealth of sarky put-downs and comebacks. She gets on well with her eldest daughter, Sophia, but sometimes finds herself missing the old Rob: the bad boy.
Sophia Morgan | Tilly Keeper | Age: 25 | Occ: Hair Stylist/Beauty Therapist/Pub Barmaid | Relationship with Damon Cullen | 1x08- Links: Rob Morgan (father), Naomi Morgan (mother), Dylan Morgan (brother), Amber Morgan (sister), Damon Cullen (boyfriend)
Spoilt and materialistic, stylist and part-time barmaid Sophia dreams of a life of glamour. For now, she is stuck working in her mum’s salon and doing evening shifts at the local pub. Sophia has been spoilt her whole life, her dad doted on her and gave her everything that she wanted. Despite this, she is a friendly, easygoing girl who gets on well with others. She is currently dating bad boy Damon Cullen, who is buying her expensive gifts and whisking her off on long holidays: she’s living the dream!
Amber Morgan | Millie Gibson | Age: 17 | Occ: College Student/Trainee Beauty Therapist | Single | 1x02-Links: Rob Morgan (father), Naomi Morgan (mother), Sophia Morgan (sister), Dylan Morgan (twin brother) Bolshy teenager Amber is more like her mother than she cares to admit. She’s dramatic and loud, and won’t back down from a confrontation. Amber has carved out a large following on social media, becoming a bit of an influencer: she posts style guides, make-up tutorials and documents her lifestyle for her thousands of followers. All of this, plus studying at college and working part-time in her mum’s salon, means she is neglecting her personal life - though she is trying to keep up as much as possible with her friends! Dylan Morgan | Bleu Landau | Age: 17 | Occ: College Student/Shop Assistant | Single | 1x03-Links: Rob Morgan (father), Naomi Morgan (mother), Sophia Morgan (sister), Amber Morgan (twin sister), Esme Summers (one night stand) Bad lad Dylan is trouble with a capital T. The only son of Rob and Naomi, he’s grown up in a female-dominated household, and often felt in the shadow of his twin sister Amber. Dylan acts out and can be quite nasty, putting his own feelings before others’. He is a bit of a bully and a rebel, often bringing trouble to the Morgan family’s door. The Harding Family Beverley “Bev” Daniels (née Whyte) | Sue Johnston | Age: 76 | Occ: Retired | Single. Divorced | 1x16- | RECURRINGLinks: Nikki Harding (daughter), Amanda Daniels (daughter - off-screen), Jason Harding (grandson), Noah Harding (grandson), Theo Harding (great-grandson), Beau Harding (great-grandson), Dave Harding (late son-in-law - past character: deceased) Sharp-tongued and to the point, Bev likes to get things done. She hates time-wasters and doesn’t suffer fools gladly. She and her ex-husband had two daughters, Nicola and Amanda, and Bev doted on them both, even if her ex was a little harder. Now divorced, Bev has been living in her hometown of Liverpool with her eldest daughter Amanda. Nicola “Nikki” Harding (née Daniels) | Alex Fletcher | Age: 48 | Occ: Shopkeeper/Businesswoman | Widow of Dave Harding | 1x03-Links: Jason Harding (son), Noah Harding (son), Theo Harding (grandson), Beau Harding (grandson), Bev Daniels (mother), Amanda Daniels (sister - off-screen), Ruth Harding (sister-in-law - past character), Dave Harding (late husband, widowed - past character: deceased) Loud Scouse mum Nikki is a brilliant mother, but she often annoys her sons by being nosy and interfering. A bit overbearing, she means well, and would die for her boys. Nikki fell in love with the slightly older Dave when she was just 18, he is all she has ever known and she couldn’t imagine life without him. Despite this, she is fiercely independent and a fiery woman who will never back down from a fight. Jason Harding | Adam Woodward | Age: 29 | Occ: Builder | Engaged to Chelsea Bryant | 1x01- Links: Chelsea Bryant (fiancée), Theo Harding (son), Beau Harding (son), Dave Harding (father - past character: deceased), Nikki Harding (mother), Noah Harding (brother), Chloe Hall (paternal half-sister), Bev Daniels (maternal grandmother), Ruth Harding (paternal aunt - past character), Amanda Daniels (maternal aunt - off-screen), Brady Kinsella (one night stand) Former heart-throb Jason was, for a 13 years, the only child of Nikki and Dave. He relished being an only child, so it was quite a shock for him when his little brother Noah was born. Jason enjoyed living life as a play boy and a womaniser alongside best friend Brady Kinsella, but at 23, a short fling with Chelsea Bryant left her pregnant, and the pair have been together ever since. Jason was devastated by Brady’s betrayal, but has now moved on and is expecting his second child with girlfriend Chelsea. Chelsea Bryant | Jessica Plummer | Age: 29 | Occ: Coffee Shop Manager | Engaged to Jason Harding | 1x01- Links: Jason Harding (fiancé), Theo Harding (son), Beau Harding (son), Lisa (maternal aunt - deceased) Soft and loving coffee shop manager Chelsea comes from a difficult background. Her mother was always in and out of her life, leaving her with her aunt Lisa, and disappeared for good when Chelsea was 9. Lisa then died when Chelsea was 16, leaving her alone in the world. Independent, she took care of herself and now lives with her boyfriend, Jason. The pair started out as a fling but Chelsea fell pregnant, and they have been together ever since. Chelsea adores her son, Theo, and is expecting her second child: but she and Jason’s mother Nikki have a difficult relationship. Theodore “Theo” Harding | Uncredited | Age: 5 | Occ: Primary School Student | 1x01- | RECURRINGLinks: Jason Harding (father), Chelsea Bryant (mother), Beau Harding (brother), Dave Harding (paternal grandfather - past character: deceased), Nikki Harding (paternal grandmother), Chloe Hall (paternal aunt), Noah Harding (paternal uncle), Bev Daniels (paternal great-grandmother), Ruth Harding (paternal great-aunt - past character), Amanda Daniels (paternal great-aunt - off-screen), Lisa (maternal great-aunt - deceased) Theo is the young son of Jason and Chelsea. A dinosaur-lover, he enjoys spending time with his grandad Dave, and is excited about becoming a big brother. Beau Harding | Uncredited | Age: 0 | 1x15 - | RECURRINGLinks: Jason Harding (father), Chelsea Bryant (mother), Theo Harding (brother), Dave Harding (paternal grandfather - past character: deceased), Nikki Harding (paternal grandmother), Chloe Hall (paternal aunt), Noah Harding (paternal uncle), Bev Daniels (paternal great-grandmother), Ruth Harding (paternal great-aunt - past character), Amanda Daniels (paternal great-aunt - off-screen), Lisa (maternal great-aunt - deceased) Beau is the newborn son of Chelsea and Jason, born on the same day his grandfather Dave tragically passed away. Noah Harding | Charlie Behan | Age: 17 | Occ: College Student/Coffee Shop Waiter | Relationship with Zack Richards | 1x01-Links: Dave Harding (father - past character: deceased), Nikki Harding (mother), Jason Harding (brother), Chloe Hall (paternal half-sister), Theo Harding (nephew), Beau Harding (nephew), Bev Daniels (maternal grandmother), Ruth Harding (paternal aunt - past), Amanda Daniels (maternal great-aunt - off-screen), Zack Richards (boyfriend) Nikki and Dave’s youngest child, Noah was the Hardings’ miracle baby. After Jason, they struggled to conceive, and so Nikki had resigned herself to never having another child: until, when Jase was 13, she fell pregnant, and Noah was born. Noah is charming and funny, but somewhat sensitive. He gets on well with others, especially his best friends Amber Morgan and Lily Preston, but feels like he struggles to fit in. Six months ago, Noah came out as gay, and is feeling a lot freer now he is able to be more authentic, thrilled by his family’s positive and supportive reaction. Marley | Labrador | 1x11- Owner: The Harding family A pet Labrador, owned by the Harding family. He is named after the titular character in 2008 comedy/drama Marley & Me. The Kinsella Family Fiona “Fi” Kinsella (née Brady) | Deena Payne | Age: 64 | Occ: Garage Manager | Single. Divorced from Seamus Kinsella | 1x01- | RECURRINGLinks: Ronan Kinsella (son), Conor Kinsella (son), Brady Kinsella (son), Finn Kinsella (grandson), Aoife Kinsella (granddaughter), Alison Hall (sister - past character), Kieran Hall (nephew - off-screen), Chloe Hall (niece), Izzie Hall (niece - off-screen), Emma Kinsella (daughter-in-law), Marcus Hall (brother-in-law - off-screen), Seamus Kinsella (ex-husband, divorced - off-screen) Fierce matriarch Fi is the life and soul of the party, despite her age. She married an Irishman, Seamus Kinsella, and had three boys with him. Fi would do anything for her family. When her youngest son Brady went to prison, her world was shattered, but she’s rebuilt her life and is patiently waiting for his release. However, a few months ago, Fi discovered that she had cancer, and has been valiantly fighting the disease ever since. She’s a strong woman who refuses to be brought down by anything. Ronan Kinsella | Ayden Callaghan | Age: 37 | Occ: Garage Owner | Married to Emma Kinsella | 1x03-Links: Emma Kinsella (wife), Finn Kinsella (son), Aoife Kinsella (daughter), Seamus Kinsella (father - off-screen), Fi Kinsella (mother), Conor Kinsella (brother), Brady Kinsella (brother), Alison Hall (maternal aunt - past character), Kieran Hall (maternal cousin - off-screen), Chloe Hall (maternal cousin), Izzie Hall (maternal cousin - off-screen) The eldest son of Fi and her ex-husband Seamus, Ronan is protective and caring. He’s always looked after his brothers and had a good head on his shoulders. Proud family man Ronan met Emma Knight 15 years ago, and they fell in love. They married and now have two children together, Finn and Aoife. Emma Kinsella (née Knight) | Sammy Winward | Age: 35 | Occ: Coffee Shop Owner | Married to Ronan Kinsella | 1x01-Links: Ronan Kinsella (husband), Finn Kinsella (son), Aoife Kinsella (daughter), Seamus Kinsella (father-in-law - off-screen), Fi Kinsella (mother-in-law), Conor Kinsella (brother-in-law), Brady Kinsella (brother-in-law/one night stand) Gentle coffee shop owner is the wife of Ronan and the love of his life. She adores her two children and the small family she has made with Ronan, even if she often struggles to cope with her dramatic in-laws. Emma and Fi get on well and she has been supporting her mother-in-law through her cancer battle, but her dislike for Ronan’s youngest brother Brady is a recurring battle for Emma. Finlay “Finn” Kinsella | Max Fletcher | Age: 14 | Occ: High School Student | 1x03- | RECURRINGLinks: Ronan Kinsella (father), Emma Kinsella (mother), Aoife Kinsella (sister), Seamus Kinsella (paternal grandfather - off-screen), Fi Kinsella (paternal grandmother), Conor Kinsella (paternal uncle), Brady Kinsella (paternal uncle), Alison Hall (paternal great-aunt - past character), Kieran Hall (paternal cousin - off-screen), Chloe Hall (paternal cousin), Izzie Hall (paternal cousin) Young teenager Finlay, named after his nana Fi, is a sports star with a bright future. He is captain of the school’s football team and has big ambitions to be a star. He loves his parents and his nan, Fi, and has been a brilliant brother to young Aoife. Aoife Kinsella | Uncredited | Age: 6 | Occ: Primary School Student | 1x03- | RECURRINGLinks: Ronan Kinsella (father), Emma Kinsella (mother), Finn Kinsella (brother), Seamus Kinsella (paternal grandfather - off-screen), Fi Kinsella (paternal grandmother), Conor Kinsella (paternal uncle), Brady Kinsella (paternal uncle), Alison Hall (paternal great-aunt - past character), Kieran Hall (paternal cousin - off-screen), Chloe Hall (paternal cousin), Izzie Hall (paternal cousin - off-screen) Cheeky Aoife is Emma and Ronan’s daughter, and is very much a nana’s girl. Conor Kinsella | Danny Hatchard | Age: 33 | Occ: Gym Owner | Open relationship with Rebecca Callaghan | 1x03-Links: Seamus Kinsella (father - off-screen), Fi Kinsella (mother), Ronan Kinsella (brother), Brady Kinsella (brother), Finn Kinsella (nephew), Aoife Kinsella (niece), Alison Hall (maternal aunt - past character), Kieran Hall (maternal cousin - off-screen), Chloe Hall (maternal cousin), Izzie Hall (maternal cousin - off-screen), Emma Kinsella (sister-in-law), Rebecca Callaghan (girlfriend, open relationship), Louie Renshaw (one night stand) Hunky gym owner Conor is the middle son of Seamus and Fi. Growing up, he always looked up to his big brother Ronan, and the pair have a close bond even today. Conor is a ladies’ man, but he doesn’t just limit his conquests to women - as he is bisexual. He enjoys playing the field and keeping his options open. Flirty and always up for a laugh, Conor lives life to the full, but he is easily tempted and somewhat naïve. Brady Kinsella | Danny Walters | Age: 29 | Occ: Unemployed | Single. Had a fling with Blaine Stokes | 1x01-Links: Seamus Kinsella (father - off-screen), Fi Kinsella (mother), Ronan Kinsella (brother), Conor Kinsella (brother), Finn Kinsella (nephew), Aoife Kinsella (niece), Alison Hall (maternal aunt - past character), Kieran Hall (maternal cousin - off-screen), Chloe Hall (maternal cousin), Izzie Hall (maternal cousin - off-screen), Emma Kinsella (sister-in-law/one night stand), Charlotte Fisher (one night stand), Blaine Stokes (former fling - past character), Elyse Anderson (one night stand), Jason Harding (one night stand) The youngest son of Fi, hot-headed Brady is a bad boy whose bad decisions landed him in prison five and a half years ago. A former womaniser, Brady has a dark and deep past, and is struggling to move on and make amends. Chloe Hall | Charlotte Jordan | Age: 25 | Occ: Hair Stylist | Single | 1x10-Links: Dave Harding (secret father - past character: deceased), Alison Hall (mother - past character), Nikki Harding (step-mother), Marcus Hall (step-father/presumed father - off-screen), Jason Harding (paternal half-brother), Kieran Hall (maternal half-brother - off-screen), Izzie Hall (maternal half-sister - off-screen), Noah Harding (paternal half-brother), Theo Harding (paternal nephew), Beau Harding (paternal nephew), Ruth Harding (paternal aunt - past), Fi Kinsella (maternal aunt), Ronan Kinsella (maternal cousin), Conor Kinsella (maternal cousin), Brady Kinsella (maternal cousin), Finn Kinsella (maternal cousin), Aoife Kinsella (maternal cousin), Ewan Price (one night stand), Aaron Gordon (one night stand) Glamorous party girl Chloe hails from London, and is the niece of Fi, via her sister Alison. Chloe is a vixen, she’s a man-eater and while she loves a party and is always the last one on the dancefloor at the end of the night, she can be bitchy and rub people up the wrong way. Chloe is hiding some big secrets from her loved ones. The Mistry Family Dr Zarah Mistry | Bhavna Limbachia | Age: 38 | Occ: Consultant in Emergency Medicine | Relationship with Steph Sykes. Separated from Ari Mistry | 1x01-Links: Zian Mistry (son), Alia Mistry (daughter), Priya Chadha (sister - off-screen), Kaiyen Chadha (nephew), Steph Sykes (girlfriend), Ari Mistry (ex-husband, separated - off-screen) Passionate and professional, ED doctor Zarah is a newcomer to the area, having uprooted her children to Coventry from Birmingham following her separation from husband Ari. Zarah finds it hard to make friends due to her busy life with work and her family, but she’s determined for a fresh start away from her ex-husband. Her nephew, Kaiyen, already lives in the area, so Zarah is hoping it will help her to settle in. Zian Mistry | Juhaim Rasul Choudhury | Age: 14 | Occ: High School Student | 1x01- | RECURRINGLinks: Ari Mistry (father - off-screen), Zarah Mistry (mother), Alia Mistry (sister), Priya Chadha (maternal aunt - off-screen), Kaiyen Chadha (maternal cousin) Teenager Zian is the son of Zarah and her ex-husband Ari, and misses his dad like crazy. He hasn’t reacted well to the separation and wishes his parents were still together. Alia Mistry | Uncredited | Age: 6 | Occ: Primary School Student | 1x01- | RECURRINGLinks: Ari Mistry (father - off-screen), Zarah Mistry (mother), Zian Mistry (brother), Priya Chadha (maternal aunt - off-screen), Kaiyen Chadha (maternal cousin) Young Alia is Zarah’s only daughter, and doesn’t quite understand the magnitude of her parents’ split. Kaiyen Chadha | Adam Hussain | Age: 18 | Occ: University Student/Club Barman | Single | 1x01-Links: Priya Chadha (mother - off-screen), Zarah Mistry (maternal aunt), Zian Mistry (maternal cousin), Alia Mistry (maternal cousin) Cheerful and fun-loving university student Kaiyen is living life to the full now that he is free from his family and his parents’ crumbling marriage. He gets on well with his aunt, Zarah, and is glad she has moved to the area. Kaiyen lives in student halls with best friend Louie Renshaw, and is enjoying student life, but there is something holding him back. The Hayton Family Kayla Hayton | Georgia-May Foote | Age: 30 | Occ: Cleaner/Club Barmaid | Fling with Logan Bradley. Had an affair with Damon Cullen | 1x05-Links: Leah Hayton (daughter), Logan Bradley (fling), Oliver (one night stand - past character), Christopher (one night stand - past character), Damon Cullen (former affair) Troubled single mum Kayla has had a difficult life. She fell pregnant at 15, resulting in her family deserting her. Since then, it’s just been her going it alone with her daughter, Leah, and she often struggles to make ends meet. Kayla puts up walls to protect herself and often pushes people away. She is a woman of few friends but she is devoted to the friends she does have, namely Chelsea Bryant. Kayla loves her daughter and will do anything for her. Leah Hayton | Amelia Flanagan | Age: 14 | Occ: High School Student | 1x04- | RECURRINGLinks: Kayla Hayton (mother) The teenage daughter of Kayla, Leah has only ever known a life with Kayla. It’s just been her and her mum, and because of this, the girls have a strong bond. Leah has never really missed having a father because she’s never known any different, but she is starting to feel different to her peers, most of whom have a father figure in their lives. An animal lover, Leah is experimenting with going vegetarian, and is a kind kid who likes offering her time to others. The Rhodes Family PC Ethan Bowers | Callum Kerr | Age: 28 | Occ: Police Constable | Relationship with Kyle Rhodes. Had an affair with Nathan Finch | 1x03-Links: Martin (foster father - off-screen), Natalie (foster mother - off-screen), Cameron Bowers (brother - off-screen), Kyle Rhodes (boyfriend), Nathan Finch (former affair) Hunky cop Ethan moved to Ashbury from Scotland a few years ago, and hasn’t looked back. He and his brother Cameron were put into care due to his parents’ alcoholism and co-dependency, and he was fostered by loving couple Natalie and Martin. Handsome, charming but brooding, Ethan is a gay man - he came out in his early 20s after a failed relationship with a woman. Since then, he has enjoyed numerous relationships, but is currently settled with nurse Kyle Rhodes. Ethan has made mistakes, but he is trying to atone: and the pair are discussing a big step in their relationship. Kyle Rhodes | Max Parker | Age: 29 | Occ: Nurse | Relationship with Ethan Bowers | 1x02-Links: John Rhodes (father - deceased), Isla Rhodes (sister), Lexie Rhodes (sister - off-screen), Ethan Bowers (boyfriend) Loyal and compassionate nurse Kyle is the boyfriend of Ethan Bowers. From a young age, Kyle knew he was gay, and his family were very accepting. He is gentle and easy to like, getting along with everyone, which sometimes annoys brooding Ethan. Kyle’s family live in his native city of Manchester, and his father is currently extremely ill, so Kyle has been quite stressed out, travelling back and forth to visit him. Isla Rhodes | Eva O’Hara | Age: 25 | Occ: Solicitor | Single | 2x04-Links: John Rhodes (father - deceased), Kyle Rhodes (brother), Lexie Rhodes (sister - off-screen) Glitzy and glamorous solicitor Isla is focused and ruthless, but she is also compassionate. She can hold her own and doesn’t take prisoners, but she has a big heart and is fiercely loyal. Despite her strong work ethic and determination to make it in life, Isla also enjoys letting her hair down and having fun. She is big on family and would die for her big brother Kyle. Isla came out as bisexual when she was 14, and she hasn’t looked back. She is very secure in her identity and doesn’t fear prejudice. The Fisher Family Anthea Brewer | Sharon D. Clarke | Age: 56 | Occ: Shop Manager | Married to Diane Fisher | 2x04-Links: Diane Fisher (wife), Charlotte Fisher (step-daughter), Grace Fisher (step-daughter) Loud and talkative, Anthea is a gossip. She enjoys sticking her nose in and being up-to-date on all the going-ons in the area. Anthea has lived on Woodside Lane for a while now, and has known about all of the various dramas the whole time. A lesbian, it took Anthea a long time to come out, and she had romances with men in her past: she had an ectopic pregnancy in her 20s and was unable to conceive after. Wanting children, Anthea resolved to adopt, and has adopted several children in the past 30 years. She is now married to school headteacher Diane Fisher and adores her step-daughters. Anthea used to own her own shop but she was forced to sell it when the family fell on hard times in December 2022. Diane Fisher | Catherine Tate | Age: 53 | Occ: Head Teacher | Married to Anthea Brewer | 2x04-Links: Anthea Brewer (wife), Charlotte Fisher (daughter), Grace Fisher (daughter) With a strong wit and a dead-pan sense of humour, high school headmistress Diane is a funny woman with a big heart. She is openly bisexual, and married Anthea Brewer in 2016. Anthea and Diane are deeply in love, they rarely argue and they trust each other deeply. Diane is no-nonsense at school but at home, she is a completely different woman. She loves her daughters and is very proud of who they are growing up to become. Charlotte Fisher | Jessie Elland | Age: 21 | Occ: Personal Trainer | Single | 2x07-Links: Diane Fisher (mother), Anthea Brewer (step-mother), Grace Fisher (sister), Brady Kinsella (one night stand) Diane’s eldest daughter, Charlotte is spiky and confrontational. She is highly strung and short-tempered, often lashing out at those around her. Despite her bitchiness, tomboy Charlotte has a vulnerability to her and simply struggles to express herself. She’s never felt properly wanted despite having a loving mother, and feels like a man would solve all of her woes. Grace Fisher | Morgan Rudge | Age: 16 | Occ: College Student | Single | 2x07- Links: Diane Fisher (mother), Anthea Brewer (step-mother), Charlotte Fisher (sister) Diane’s 16-year-old daughter Grace has the ultimate resting bitch face, but she is actually very similar to her mother in that she has a big heart. She’s in her first year of college and is an avid music fan with a brilliant voice and dreams of making it big as a pop-star. Grace dreams of fame and doesn’t know what she will do if she doesn’t achieve it. The Reid Family Owen Reid | James Bye | Age: 37 | Occ: Gym Manager | Single. Divorced from Lydia Reid | 2x04- Links: Mia Reid (daughter), Ben Reid (son), Lydia Reid (ex-wife, divorced - off-screen), Imogen Preston (ex-girlfriend) Handsome single dad Owen loves his kids and is an amazing dad. He was born and raised in Ashbury, attending school with the likes of Ronan Kinsella, Matt Preston and Imogen Callaghan (now Preston), and it was there that he met his ex-wife Lydia Thorpe. Owen and Lydia fell in love, and the rest is history: but they divorced in 2021, and Lydia deserted her children in favour of a new life in Spain. Since then, Owen has had to raise his teenage children alone, and while he’s found it a struggle, he has enjoyed the challenge. Hunky Owen is a hit with the ladies but he’s been focused on his family and neglected his love life. He’s charming and cheeky, a fun-loving guy who may be approaching 40, but he still lives life like he’s in his 20s. Mia Reid | Cara Jenkins | Age: 19 | Occ: University Student | Single | 2x06- Links: Owen Reid (father), Lydia Reid (mother - off-screen), Ben Reid (brother), Harry Mills (one night stand) Troublesome and somewhat spoilt, 19-year-old Mia is the daughter of Owen and his ex-wife Lydia. She was hurt by her mother’s abandonment of her and her little brother Ben, and has never forgiven her. Since Lydia left, Mia has been difficult for Owen to cope with, but it’s because she doesn’t know how to process her emotions properly. Mia is transferring universities in her second year, having completed her first year of a Law degree. She is keen to be a solicitor and has big plans for the future. Benjamin “Ben” Reid | Rhys Connah | Age: 17 | Occ: College Student | Single | 2x06- Links: Owen Reid (father), Lydia Reid (mother - off-screen), Mia Reid (sister) Moody teenager Ben is a bit of a loner who keeps himself to himself. He was 15 when his mother left. Ben is a good kid who is studious and he has a good heart. He is studying Uniformed Public Services at college, and wants to join the police when he finishes college. The Other Residents Louie Renshaw | Noah Valentine | Age: 19 | Occ: University Student/Pub Barman | Relationship with Jake Howell | 1x01- Links: Jake Howell (boyfriend), Conor Kinsella (one night stand), Charlie Cullen (kissed)
Sports student Louie is a handsome young man unafraid of who he is. Confident and outgoing, Louie loves a party and is very comfortable in his sexuality. Openly gay, he sleeps around a lot, and is very promiscuous. Louie is close friends with flatmate Kaiyen Chadha, the pair get on like a house on fire - but Louie finds it easy to get on with most people! DI Stephanie “Steph” Sykes | Lucy Dixon | Age: 34 | Occ: Detective Inspector | Relationship with Zarah Mistry | 1x12-Links: Zarah Mistry (girlfriend) Lively and joyous lesbian Steph came out as gay when she was very young, it was never really a secret and her family have always been very accepting. Taking after her parents, Steph joined the police force and has risen through the ranks in the West Midlands Police. She is an open book and values honesty above anything else. Nathan Finch | Sam Retford | Age: 24 | Occ: Solicitor | Single. Friends with benefits with Ewan Price. Had an affair with Ethan Bowers | 1x12- Links: Ewan Price (friends-with-benefits), Ethan Bowers (former affair) Devious and selfish, solicitor Nathan thinks of himself and puts himself above others all the time. He’s a mysterious guy who likes to keep himself to himself. Openly gay, Nathan has long been accepting of his sexuality and isn’t one to hide it. He’s damn good at his job and he knows it. Ewan Price | Richard Wisker | Age: 27 | Occ: Nurse | Single. Friends with benefits with Nathan Finch | 1x18- Links: Nathan Finch (friends-with-benefits), Chloe Hall (one night stand) Cheeky nurse Ewan Price is a newcomer to the area, and keen to settle in and make friends. He’s cocky and somewhat self-centred, often putting his own needs before others. Ewan can be troublesome and devious, but he’s ultimately a good guy. Caleb Brennan | Ned Porteous | Age: 28 | Occ: PE Teacher | Single | 1x19-Links: Unknown Handsome and charming, PE teacher Caleb is a good guy who is fairly new to teaching. Ashbury High is his second school and he is determined to make it his last, as he wants to settle in the area. Caleb was born in London but moved to Coventry during the summer, for a fresh start. Zachary “Zack” Richards | Sam Hall | Age: 18 | Occ: College Student | Relationship with Noah Harding | 1x01-Links: Thomas Richards (father), Melissa Richards (mother), Ella Richards (sister - off-screen), Noah Harding (boyfriend) Handsome rugby star Zack is a popular lad at Ashbury Community College, and he gets on well with everybody. He is secretly bisexual and has been dating peer Noah Harding for a few months. He lives in an affluent area with his mother and father, and he also has a sister, though she does not speak to the family. Sakina Gulati | Tanisha Gorey | Age: 19 | Occ: University Student | Single | 1x02-1x10, 1x19- Links: Unknown Bubbly Journalism student Sakina is a friend of Kaiyen’s and Louie’s, residing with them at the student halls. She is fun-loving and always up for a laugh, an independent girl who had to grow up quite quickly following a family tragedy. Jacob “Jake” Howell | Aedan Duckworth | Age: 22 | Occ: Mechanic | Relationship with Louie Renshaw | 1x02, 1x14-Links: Louie Renshaw (boyfriend) A boy who Louie met in a bar and shared a kiss with, before Jake ran off. Handsome hot-head Jake is a brooding hunk stuck in his father’s shadow. He’s a mysterious newcomer who has a dark past, but he is determined to move on from it. Harry Mills | Joe-Warren Plant | Age: 19 | Occ: University Student | Single | 2x08- Links: Mia Reid (one night stand) A friend of Louie’s whom he met during Freshers 2022, Harry is a cheeky Law student with a big sense of humour and a flirty personality. He loves cracking jokes and bantering with everyone around him, and will flirt with anyone - though when it comes to love, its only women he’s interested in! Harry was always the popular lad at school and he is used to being top dog, but he’s a nice guy who will defend his loved ones. He is quite cagey about his home life and prefers to keep himself rooted in the present. Thomas Richards | Richard Winsor | Age: 41 | Occ: Solicitor | Married to Melissa Richards | 1x23- Links: Melissa Richards (wife), Ella Richards (daughter - off-screen), Zack Richards (son) The charming but darkly twisted father of Zack, Thomas is a solicitor who owns his own legal practice. He and wife Melissa fell in love young and quickly married, though their marriage has been rocky to say the least. He has a daughter, Ella, that does not speak to the family. Melissa Richards | Ali Bastian | Age: 40 | Occ: English Teacher | Married to Thomas Richards | 1x07, 1x23- Links: Thomas Richards (husband), Ella Richards (daughter - off-screen), Zack Richards (son) Thomas’ meek teacher wife, and the mother of Zack, Melissa met her husband at university and the pair fell in love. Melissa went on to study English Literature and become a teacher, though her marriage to husband Thomas has long been rocky. She has a daughter, Ella, that does not speak to the family. Dr Bakshi Saleem | Bhari Patel | Age: 49 | Occ: Emergency Department Clinical Lead | Married | 1x04- Links: Unknown A doctor at the hospital, Dr Saleem is the Clinical Lead of the Emergency Department at St. Stephen’s. She’s fierce and a hard-worker who prides herself on her devotion to her profession. Kacey | Uncredited | Age: 20s | Occ: Shop Assistant | Single | 1x05- Links: Unknown An uncredited shop assistant who appears in scenes set in the shop. James Garraway | Gary Lucy | Age: 42 | Occ: Football Team Manager | Married | 1x18- Links: four unnamed children, an unnamed wife, 2 unnamed ex-wives (both divorced) Cocky, self-assured and volatile, Manchester-born local celebrity James - or Jimbo as the fans used to call him - has lived a messy life. He played for Arsenal and Man United before retiring and becoming the manager of the Coventry Rangers. Thrice-married, twice-divorced and with four children from three mothers, James isn’t one to settle down and is a bit of a sleaze. He is currently married to his wife of two years but it is only a matter of time before he messes it all up, like he always does. Season One: James had a minor role in Season One, as he was introduced to Charlie as his new manager. He later invited Charlie to a social to meet the team, where he was seen having a heated conversation with team captain Brandon Roscoe. Erica Bailey | Lisa Maxwell | Age: 57 | Occ: College Principal | Divorced | 1x19-
Links: Unknown The principal of Ashbury Community College. Aisha Khalid | Rukku Nahar | Age: 24 | Occ: Model | Relationship with Brandon Roscoe | 1x22- Links: Brandon Roscoe (boyfriend) Sexy vixen Aisha is a glamour model and WAG, the girlfriend of star footballer Brandon Roscoe. Aisha can be a difficult girl, she’s emotional and often bitchy with a wealth of put-downs, but she has a big heart and is loyal to those she cares about. She and Brandon are the definition of 'power couple' and Aisha is owning the world of glamour modelling. Season One: Aisha made a one-off appearance at a team social, introducing herself to Mollie. She introduced Mollie to the girls and tried to make her feel welcome, but left quickly with her boyfriend Brandon after offering Mollie some supportive words. Brandon Roscoe | Mason Mount | Age: 24 | Occ: Footballer | Relationship with Aisha Khalid | 1x22- Links: Aisha Khalid (girlfriend) Handsome, soft-spoken and not one to let fame go to his head, Brandon is the star of the Coventry Rangers. A local celebrity, the talented lad is going places, and he has a strong relationship with his manager James. Brandon is dating sexy model Aisha, the pair are a young power couple and have big dreams to conquer the world of showbiz. Logan Bradley | Benjamin O’Mahony | Age: 35 | Occ: Electrician/Pimp/Drug Dealer | Fling with Kayla Hayton | 1x23- Links: Esme Summers (paternal half-sister), Kayla Hayton (fling) Dark and manipulative, bad boy Logan is a brute. He’s aggressive and unafraid of confrontation. Logan runs a drugs trafficking and prostitution ring in Coventry, and is top dog of the Ashbury patch. He’s got plenty of dodgy contacts and isn’t afraid of getting his hands dirty. Esme Summers | Robyn Ashwood | Age: 17 | Occ: College Student | Single | 1x24- Links: Logan Bradley (paternal half-brother), Dylan Morgan (one night stand) Bitchy and problematic, Esme is student at ACC and knows the likes of Zack, Noah, Lily, Curtis, Amber and Dylan. She rules the roost of the college and is one of the popular girls, mostly due to her nasty and cruel ways. Blake Sutherland | Adam Little | Age: 19 | Occ: University Student | Single | 2x08- Links: Unknown A former housemate of new student Harry, Blake is manipulative and selfish. He’s a frequent drug user and likes to get his own way.
• ORIGINAL PUBLICATION: 2023.07.12
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