Bridgerton season 4 cast: Full list of characters and actors in Netflix hit

It's the week that we've all been waiting for, with Bridgerton season 4 landing on Netflix tomorrow.

While the third season shone a spotlight on Nicola Coughlan's Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton's Colin Bridgerton, this new instalment puts the focus on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).

Bridgerton newcomer Ha has already teased that with the introduction of maid Sophie and the "upstairs-downstairs influence", it will "bring a new, fresh energy and vibe to the show." Count us excited!

With Benedict encountering a mysterious Lady in Silver at his mother's masquerade ball, this season will see him go on a quest to track down the woman behind the mask, none the wiser as to who it really is. While that central love story will most certainly keep us all occupied, there's set to be plenty else going on elsewhere in the Ton.

Francesca is set to return to London with husband John by her side, but talking about the dynamic that's at play between her and Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza), actress Hannah Dodd exclusively teased to RadioTimes.com: "What can I say? I think Michaela is a character that challenges Francesca whereas John is a character that makes space for Francesca. They’re both really important for Francesca to move forward."

She added: "It’s quite a confronting feeling for Francesca and a new feeling, a challenging one. I just think there’s an exploration of those feelings."

With the leads for season 5 and 6 having now also been confirmed, all eyes are on season 4 to see how it will also set up the stories of Francesca and Eloise. But who's who in Bridgerton? Read on for the full season 4 cast which features new cast additions, as well as some of the main players that graced our screens in previous seasons too.

Bridgerton season 4 cast

The full cast list for Bridgerton is as follows, but scroll on for all the key characters throughout this new third season, as well as seasons 1 and 2.

• Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton
• Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek
• Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington
• Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton
• Jonathan Bailey as Anthony, Viscount Bridgerton
• Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton
• Simone Ashley as Kate Bridgerton
• Victor Alli as Lord John Stirling, the Earl of Kilmartin
• Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich
• Ruth Gemmell as Violet, Dowager Viscountess Bridgerton
• Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton
• Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton
• Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton
• Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
• Adjoa Andoh as Agatha, Lady Danbury
• Polly Walker as Portia, Dowager Baroness Featherington
• Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich
• Hugh Sachs as Brimsley
• Daniel Francis as Lord Marcus Anderson
• Masali Baduza as Michaela Stirling
• Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gun
• Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li
• Isabella Wei as Posy Li
• Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown
• Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs Varley
• Oli Higginson as Footman John
• Sophie Lamont as Celia
• Geraldine Alexander as Mrs Wilson

Here is all you need to know about all of the major players.

Luke Thompson plays Benedict Bridgerton

Who is Benedict Bridgerton? The second-eldest Bridgerton boy. He harbours dreams of being an artist, but is unsure of his talent. After going through a bit of an identity crisis in season 2, season 3 saw him trying to make a name for himself and leading quite the party lifestyle with plenty of lovers in tow. Now, he's enraptured with the mysterious Lady in Silver, none the wiser to her true identity and intent on finding her.

What else has Luke Thompson been in? He's appeared in Kiss Me First, In the Club (as Simon), Dunkirk and Misbehaviour.

Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek

Who is Sophie Baek? Sophie works as a maid in Lady Araminta's home and comes from complicated beginnings. However, one night she decides to sneak out of the home to attend Lady Violet's much-discussed masquerade ball, an event that pulls her into the path of Benedict's orbit.

What else has Yerin Ha been in? The Australian actress is known for her roles in Halo, Bad Behaviour and The Survivors, having also starred in Dune: Prophecy.

Luke Newton plays Colin Bridgerton

Who is Colin Bridgerton? The third-oldest of the Bridgerton sons, Colin's season saw him go from returning to the Ton to marrying his best friend Penelope and then feeling betrayed when he learnt she was Lady Whistledown. Now, everything's plain-sailing as Colin and Penelope now have a baby boy and are enjoying newlywed bliss.

What else has Luke Newton been in? Credits include The Cut, Disney Channel series The Lodge, Mr Selfridge and Doctors.

Hannah Dodd plays Francesca Bridgerton

Who is Francesca Bridgerton? The fifth (of eight) Bridgerton children, Francesca was thrust into the limelight in season 3 as she makes her debut in the Ton. While fans of the novels will know what journey she's set to go on, now Francesca is navigating newlywed life to John and awkward conversations around sex once they return to London from Scotland.

What else has Hannah Dodd been in? Dodd takes over the role of Francesca Bridgerton from Ruby Stokes, who played the character for seasons 1 and 2. Dodd has starred in Find Me In Paris, Enola Holmes 2 and Anatomy of a Scandal, as well as Harlots.

Nicola Coughlan plays Penelope Featherington

Who is Penelope Featherington? Intelligent, romantic and kind, Pen is the youngest of three girls – but she doesn't fit in with the rest of the Featheringtons. However, she came into her own last season as her true identity as Lady Whistledown was unveiled and she confessed her true feelings for Colin. Now, the pair are wed and have a baby so are firmly enjoying marital bliss.

What else has Nicola Coughlan been in? Nicola Coughlan is best known for her role as Clare Devlin in Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls. She also played Hannah Dalton in Harlots, and in 2018 she made her West End debut in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. She has since starred in Channel 4's Big Mood, Dodger, Barbie, Seize Them! and Doctor Who.

Victor Alli plays Lord John Stirling

Who is John Stirling? John is equally as reserved as Francesca and so, they make quite the good match after all. They got married in an intimate ceremony in season 3 and now have returned from the Scottish Highlands.

Where else have I seen Victor Alli? Alli has previously starred in Andor, Death on the Nile and Gangs of London.

Ruth Gemmell plays Violet, Dowager Countess Bridgerton

Who is Lady Violet Bridgerton? A respectable, kind-hearted, wealthy widow. She deeply loved her husband, and after his death she has been left to look after their eight children by herself. Because of societal conventions and legal restrictions on women, her eldest son Anthony is now officially head of the family; but Lady Violet knows she must do her own part behind the scenes to make sure her children find marriages as loving (and as suitable) as her own. This season, she's enjoying an even closer relationship to Marcus, with the pair enjoying their flirty companionship.

What else has Ruth Gemmell been in? Over the last few years, the actress has starred as Sarah Collingborne in Home Fires, Gina Graham in Deep State, and Octavia Putney in Penny Dreadful. She played Jen Dugdale in Utopia and has made several appearances in Silent Witness. On the big screen, she starred as Sarah Hughes in Fever Pitch.

Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gun

Who is Lady Araminta Gun? Sophie works as the maid in Lady Araminta's home, with the pair sharing a complicated history, to say the least. Araminta is twice-married and twice-widowed so is keen to debut both of her daughters successfully in the Ton, no matter what people may think of her.

What else has Katie Leung been in? Leung is best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter films, having also starred in Annika, Arcane, The Peripheral and Strangers. She has also starred in The Wheel of Time and Nightsleeper.

Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li

Who is Rosamund Li? Araminta's eldest daughter, Rosamund takes after her mother in going after exactly what she wants and this season, it's Benedict Bridgerton.

What else has Michelle Mao been in? Mao has had roles in the Goosebumps TV series, FBI: Most Wanted, Surfside Girls and A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.

Isabella Wei as Posy Li

Who is Posy Li? Posy isn't quite like her mother and older sister, often preferring to be more friendlier and chatty. However, that often means she puts her foot in her mouth.

What else has Isabella Wei been in? Wei made her TV debut in 2022 in Netflix's 1899, going on to star in High Wire, The Crow and Black Doves.

Polly Walker plays Portia, Dowager Baroness Featherington

Who is Lady Portia Featherington? The scheming mother of the Featherington family. She knows the family does not have the social standing or the wealth of the Bridgertons, but she is utterly determined to find husbands for her three daughters and so, is over the moon now that Penelope is officially a Bridgerton and the Featheringtons now have a new male heir.

What else has Polly Walker been in? Polly Walker has enjoyed a prolific few years of TV appearances. She plays Gill in Line of Duty, Peggy Sykes in Pennyworth, Lady Lunete in Cursed, and Bel in Age Before Beauty; before that, she was in The Syndicate, Paranoid, Mr Selfridge, Prisoners Wives, Rome and State of Play.

Emma Naomi plays Alice Mondrich

Who is Alice Mondrich? Alice is Will Mondrich’s wife. In season 3, the Mondrich family’s status is elevated and now, Alice is set to go on her own journey within society.

What else has Emma Naomi been in? Viewers will recognise Naomi from 2021's Professor T, 2023's Surprised by Oxford, as well as more recent series like Too Much and What It Feels Like for a Girl.

Claudia Jessie plays Eloise Bridgerton

Who is Eloise Bridgerton? Eloise is described as "whip-smart, brazen, and rebellious" and "believes she's destined for something much greater, though she's quite rapidly approaching marriageable age". She is horrified by the idea of being a debutante and finding a husband but with her best friend Penelope having now found one, this season sees her make some decisions about her future.

What else has Claudia Jessie been in? This isn't the only time we've seen Claudia Jessie in Regency costume: she also starred as Amelia Sedley in the 2018 adaptation of Vanity Fair. More recently, Jessie has starred in Toxic Town but other roles have included Nessa in Defending the Guilty, Jodie in Line of Duty, Lucy in Porters, Kira Arlo in Doctor Who episode Kerblam!, and WPC Annie Taylor in WPC 56.

Adjoa Andoh plays Agatha, Lady Danbury

Who is Lady Danbury? Described as "the legendary, acerbic, lioness of a dowager who runs this town," Lady Danbury is a close friend of the Queen's and so, does her best to make sure the Ton is in smooth running order. In season 2, she was an honorary godmother to Simon Basset, she hosted the Sharma family in season 2 and season 3 is set to see her in the mix of some of the budding romances.

What else has Adjoa Andoh been in? Adjoa Andoh starred as Francine Jones in Doctor Who. Aside from her many theatre credits, Andoh has also been in Casualty (as Colette Griffiths), MI High (as the Head of MI9), Missing (as DCI Lauren Ford), Invictus (as Brenda Mazibuko), Fractured (as Dr Jacobs), Thunderbirds Are Go (as the voice of Colonel Casey), Liar (as Margaret Rust) and Cucumber (as Marie).

Golda Rosheuvel plays Queen Charlotte of the United Kingdom of Great Britain

Who is Queen Charlotte? In Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte is married to the monarch King George III – but he is unwell and is kept out of the public eye, while she is the face of the monarchy. Several years ago, the King's decision to marry a black woman led to major changes in society, elevating the status of black people and other ethnic minorities. In personality, the Queen is a gossip, who loves to follow (and interfere) all the romances and marriage of high society; she also loves to be right. She doesn't suffer fools.

The character is very loosely based on the real Queen Charlotte, who was indeed married to King George III. He increasingly suffered bouts mental and physical illness, and the couple's eldest son was appointed Prince Regent to rule in his father's place. Her story was recently explored in Bridgerton prequel, Queen Charlotte, but in Bridgerton, she is keen on finding a true gem when it comes to a female debut.

What else has Golda Rosheuvel been in? She’s also previously appeared Dead Boss, Torchwood, Lady Macbeth, Luther, Death in Paradise and Doctor Who's Space Babies episode.

Martins Imhangbe plays Will Mondrich

Who is Will Mondrich? A boxer, and a friend of season 1's Simon Basset. Will was originally not a wealthy man, but has always been in a loving marriage and enjoys being a father. The Mondrichs' life took a major turn in season 3 and now they're at the top of society.

What else has Martins Imhangbe been in? This is one of his first screen roles. On stage, he's been in shows including Othello, Death of a Salesman, An Adventure, and Uncle Vanya.

Daniel Francis plays Lord Marcus Anderson

Who is Lord Marcus Anderson? Lady Danbury's brother, Lord Marcus came on the scene in season 3 and immediately drew the attention of Lady Violet. The pair have exchanged flirty glances but now, we'll have to see what season 4 has in store for them.

What else has Daniel Francis been in? Francis is known for his roles in Netflix's Stay Close, as well as Small Axe, Once Upon A Time and Liaison. He has also starred in Holby City and The Wheel of Time.

Florence Hunt plays Hyacinth Bridgerton

Who is Hyacinth Bridgerton? The youngest daughter of the Bridgerton family. She is fascinated by her sisters' lives, is desperate to know all the gossip and is more keen than ever to debut in the Ton.

What else has Florence Hunt been in? The young actress played Nimue in Cursed.

Will Tilston plays Gregory Bridgerton

Who is Gregory Bridgerton? Another of the young Bridgertons, Gregory returns from Eton and is grappling with puberty.

What else has Will Tilston been in? Will Tilston played young Christopher Robin in the movie Goodbye Christopher Robin.

Lorraine Ashbourne plays Mrs Varley

Who is Mrs Varley? Servant to the Featherington family and Lady Portia Featherington's right-hand woman, Varley is ever loyal to the family.

What else has Lorraine Ashbourne been in? Over the last couple of years, we've seen her play Barbara Castle in The Crown and appear in I Hate Suzie, Out of Her Mind, and Alma's Not Normal. She also starred as Angela in the TV series Cheat, and she was DI Tessa Nixon in Unforgotten. Looking a little further back, credits include City Central (as Sergeant Yvonne Mackey), Playing the Field, Jane Eyre, and Public Enemies.

Hugh Sachs plays Brimsley

Who is Brimsley? The Queen's manservant, who is a terrible gossip.

What else has Hugh Sachs been in? He is perhaps best known for playing Gavin Ramsbottom in Benidorm. On TV, he's also been in shows including Endeavour, Aristocrats, Father Brown, and Midsomer Murders.

Masali Baduza plays Michaela Stirling

Who is Michaela Stirling? A late arrival in season 3, Michaela is John’s cousin, who lives with him in Scotland. There is a noticeable spark between her and Francesca at the end of the third season and she's set to return for the fourth.

Where else have I seen Masali Baduza? Stirling has previously starred in The Woman King.

Jonathan Bailey plays Anthony, Viscount Bridgerton

Who is Anthony Bridgerton? Anthony is the eldest Bridgerton sibling, and has been head of the family since assuming the title of Viscount – after his late father's untimely death. He's handsome, charming and rich. In season 2, although he shied away from marriage and wasn't concerned with finding a true love match, he found that in Kate, and the two are now wed.

What else has Jonathan Bailey been in? Jonny Bailey has previously starred as Jack Patterson in W1A, Lance Miller in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Edward in Hooten & the Lady, Sam in Crashing, Leonardo da Vinci in the historical drama Leonardo, and Olly Stevens in Broadchurch. In 2014 Doctor Who episode Time Heist he played the character Psi, and he's also appeared in the movies The Mercy, The Young Messiah, and Testament of Youth. He has more recently starred in Fellow Travelers and is set to star in Heartstopper season 3.

Simone Ashley plays Kathani "Kate" Sharma, Viscountess Bridgerton

Who is Kate Sharma? "Kate is a smart, headstrong young woman who suffers no fools — Anthony Bridgerton very much included," according to Netflix. Kate and her sister Edwina arrived in London so the pair could make their debuts in season 2 but after much back and forth, Kate realised she was hopelessly in love with Anthony. The last we saw of the pair, they were enjoying newlywed bliss in season 3 and are set to return in season 4.

What else has Simone Ashley been in? Elsewhere on Netflix, Simone Ashley starred as Olivia in Sex Education. She also played Elise Fox in the TV mini-series The Sister, and she's been in Broadchurch, Pokémon Detective Pikachu and Strike. More recently, she starred in Picture This and is set to star in The Devil Wears Prada 2.

Julie Andrews is the voice of Lady Whistledown

Who is Lady Whistledown? Well, that's the question everyone's asking! Someone going by the name "Lady Whistledown" has just started putting out society papers (basically, newsletters) full of gossip about the ins and outs of high society. Nobody is sure who she could be, but she sure seems to know a lot about what's going on.

What else has Julie Andrews been in? In case you needed reminding, Oscar-winning actress Julie Andrews's screen credits include Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, The Princess Diaries and Victor Victoria. Lady Whistledown is also far from her first voice acting role: she's the voice of Gru's mum in Despicable Me, the Queen in Shrek, Karathen in Aquaman, and the narrator in Enchanted.

Cast of Bridgerton seasons 1, 2 and 3

Sam Phillips plays Lord Alfred Debling

Who is Lord Debling? One of the new faces for season 3, Lord Debling is one of the male suitors looking for a wife. While he has been travelling for work and is very much the successful businessman, he is trying to find a companion - and has his eyes on a certain Penelope Featherington.

Speaking about how he hopes the audience doesn't see his character as a villain, Phillips told Town & Country magazine: "He is a good person who's three dimensional! He has feelings and thoughts and hopes and dreams."

What else has Sam Phillips been in? Phillips has starred in This England, The Crown, Grantchester and The Syndicate.

Harriet Cains plays Philippa Featherington

Who is Philippa Featherington? "Not exactly known for her smarts or cleverness," as Netflix puts it, Philippa is the middle daughter and in season 3, has found a husband but along with her sister, is now focused on producing a Featherington heir.

What else has Harriet Cains been in? She's had three major roles in her career so far: Jem Walker in In The Flesh, Gail Davidson in Marcella, and Louisa in Safe House. The actress has also made appearances in Hollyoaks Later, Vera, No Offence and Line of Duty.

Jessica Madsen plays Cressida Cowper

Who is Cressida Cowper? Another young woman on the marriage mart, Cressida has been a prominent almost-antagonist for seasons 1 and 2 but in season 3, is the unlikely friend of Eloise. Clearly a bit of a rebound friend after her falling out with Penelope, Cressida and Eloise are the new best friends in the Ton.

What else has Jessica Madsen been in? Her previous screen credits include Rambo: Last Blood, Tina and Bobby, Leatherface, Dark Light, and Mr Selfridge.

Bessie Carter plays Prudence Featherington

Who is Prudence Featherington? The eldest Featherington daughter. Prudence has found herself a husband but is set to go on quite the journey of intimacy when her mother presses her and her sister to produce an heir.

What else has Bessie Carter been in? Bessie Carter played Violet Woodhouse in the TV series Beecham House, and Evie Wilcox in the 2017 adaptation of Howards End. She's also been seen in Doc Martin, Les Misérables and The Good Liar.

Kathryn Dysdale plays Genevieve Delacroix

Who is Genevieve Delacroix? A tailor and seamstress. She is friends with Siena and an ally to Penelope.

What else has Kathryn Drysdale been in? The actress stars as Meghan Markle in comedy-drama The Windsors. She's also played Natalie Wood in Benidorm, Louise in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Bliss in the Doctor Who episode Love & Monsters, and Rhoda Swartz in Vanity Fair.

Hannah New plays Lady Tilley Arnold

Who is Lady Tilley Arnold? A widow and new love interest for Benedict Bridgerton who is independent and has intellectual interests of her own.

What else has Hannah New been in? New has also starred in Trust, The Strain, Black Sails, and The Time in Between.

Charithra Chandran plays Edwina Sharma

Who is Edwina Sharma? Edwina Sharma is the younger sister of Kate Sharma and the daughter of Mary Sharma. She arrives in season 2, having moved to England from India with the intentions of making her debut on the Ton scene and finding a husband.

Where else have I seen Charithra Chandran before? Charithra Chandran is an actor best known for starring in Alex Rider and appearing in Class S.

Shelley Conn plays Mary Sharma

Who is Mary Sharma? Mary Sharma is the mother of Kate and Edwina Sharma who is moving back to the UK after leaving decades prior to be with her husband in India. After moving away from home on bad terms, she's nervous about re-entering London society.

Where else have I seen Shelley Conn before? Shelley Conn is best known for appearing in Casualty, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Mistresses, How Do You Know, Strike Back, Silent Witness, Liar, Death in Paradise and Four Lives.

Phoebe Dynevor plays Daphne Basset, Duchess of Hastings

Who is Daphne Bridgerton? A young, beautiful woman from a prominent family who entered society in season 1 to find a suitable husband. In season 2, she visits occasionally from her marital home to help her brother Anthony find his wife.

What else has Phoebe Dynevor been in? Having started out as Siobhan Mailey in the TV series Waterloo Road, the actress has since starred in The Village, Prisoners Wives, Dickensian (as Martha Cratchit), Snatch (as Lotti Mott) and Younger (as Clare). Her mother is the actress Sally Dynevor, who plays Sally Webster in Coronation Street.

Regé-Jean Page plays Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings

Who is Simon Basset? In season 1, Simon returns to London, having inherited his father's title and becoming the Duke of Hastings – but he only intends his stay to be brief. While his late mother's old friend Lady Danbury hopes he might marry, Simon is determined not to give in; he must also avoid the ambitious "mamas" who are desperate for him to marry their daughters. He does not appear in season 2.

What else has Regé-Jean Page been in? Like his co-star Phoebe Dyvenor, he's appeared in the TV series Waterloo Road – although she'd left by the time he played Guy Braxton in 2015. Other roles have included Dean in Fresh Meat, Chicken George in the 2016 mini-series Roots, and Leonard Knox in Shonda Rhimes's legal drama For The People.

Rupert Young as Jack, Baron Featherington

Who is Lord Jack Featherington? A distant relation of the Featherington clan, Jack arrives as the new title holder in the family. Could he turn around the fortunes of Portia and her daughters?

What else has Ruper Young been in? Young has appeared in television roles featured in Merlin, Doc Martin, Foyle's War, Hotel Babylon, The White Queen, Doctor Who and more.

Ruby Barker plays Marina Crane (née Thompson)

Who is Marina Thompson? At the start of season 1, Marina is sent from the country to live with her cousins, the Featheringtons. She is the poor relation; but as Netflix tells us, "the arrival of this resourceful young lady seems to make more than just a splash in our glittering, exclusive world." However, she is absent from the second season.

What else has Ruby Barker been in? Ruby Barker previously appeared in the TV series Wolfblood as Daisie, and in an episode of Cobra as Georgia Nixon.

Jamie Beamish plays Nigel Berbrooke

Who is Nigel Berbrooke? An unpleasant, nasty suitor who is keen to find himself a wife. He has a high opinion of himself and is hard to put off.

What else has Jamie Beamish been in? He played Ciaran in Derry Girls, Nathan in The Commuter, and Augustine Phillips in the TV series Will.

Sabrina Bartlett plays Siena Rosso

Who is Siena Rosso? An opera singer. Anthony Bridgerton has been enjoying a passionate affair with her, but can their relationship really work long-term? Short answer: no. Siena is absent in the second season.

What else has Sabrina Bartlett been in? In the TV series Victoria, Sabrina Bartlett played Abigail Turner – and in Versailles she played Mathilde. She has also been seen as Sophie in Da Vinci's Demons, Keren Smith in Poldark, and Princess Isabella in Knightfall.

Freddie Stroma plays Prince Friederich

Who is Prince Friederich? A charming, eligible Prince who has arrived from Germany to find himself a Princess. He is related to the Queen, and she is keen to secure him a good match.

What else has Freddie Stroma been in? Having played Cormac McLaggen in the Harry Potter movies, Freddie Stroma went on to appear as Ben in The Inbetweeners 2, Luke in Pitch Perfect, and Dickon Tarly in Game of Thrones. Other credits include Time After Time and UnREAL.

Ben Miller plays Lord Featherington

Who is Lord Featherington? The head of the Featherington family. He has three daughters who are all on the marriage mart this year, but as a father he takes a back seat (generally on the sofa, behind a newspaper).

What else has Ben Miller been in? He first teamed up with Alexander Armstrong for The Armstrong and Miller Show back in 1997, performing sketch comedy. Acting roles have included DI Richard Poole in Death in Paradise, Colonel Lancaster in Paddington 2, Rupert Murdoch in Tracey Ullman’s Show, James Lester in Primeval, The Sheriff of Nottingham in Doctor Who, and Bough in Johnny English. We'll also soon see him in upcoming drama Professor T, and he'll be making a cameo appearance in the new season of Death in Paradise.

James Fleet plays King George III

Who is King George III? In real life, King George III reigned from 1760 to 1820 – but in by later years of his reign, when Bridgerton is set, he was suffering very badly from mental illness. He was married to Queen Charlotte, and his eldest son took over as Prince Regent in 1810.

What else has James Fleet been in? James Fleet starred as Tom in Four Weddings and a Funeral, and as Hugo Horton in The Vicar of Dibley. Recent credits have included Belgravia, The Pale Horse, Unforgotten, Outlander, and Patrick Melrose.

Julian Ovenden plays Henry Granville

Who is Henry Granville? A painter who befriends Benedict Bridgerton. He has a somewhat libertine lifestyle.

What else has Julian Ovenden been in? We've recently seen him as Tom Pain in Adult Material, William De Nogaret in Knightfall, and Bobby Kennedy in The Crown. He also starred as Charles Blake in seasons 4 and 5 of Downton Abbey. But Julian Ovenden is also known for his stage work and for his singing career.

Molly McGlynn plays Rose

Who is Rose? Daphne's lady's maid and confidante. Rose is kind, helpful and loyal.

What else has Molly McGlynn been in? She played Leah Buckley in Coronation Street, and Jane Allum in Cobra.

Richard Pepple plays Simon's father

Who is Simon's father, the Duke of Hastings? A cruel father who treated his wife (Simon's mother) abysmally. In Bridgerton, we only meet him in flashbacks.

What else has Richard Pepple been in? He played Ferringham in season 5 of Line of Duty, Mosi in Gangs of London, and Dublin Hilton in The Long Song. Other credits include Motherland, The Dumping Ground, Death in Paradise, Code 404, Holby City, and Cursed.

Jason Barnett plays Jeffries

Who is Jeffries? Servant to Simon, the Duke of Hastings.

What else has Jason Barnett been in? Over the last few years he's been in Agatha Raisin (as DCI Wilkes), Waffle the Wonder Dog (as Mr Nolan), Lee and Dean (as Midnight) and Porridge (as Shel). He also played CSE Eddie Olosunje in The Bill.

Pippa Haywood plays Mrs Colson

Who is Mrs Colson? The housekeeper at Clyvedon House, country home of the Duke of Hastings.

What else has Pippa Haywood been in? Pippa Haywood is perhaps best known for playing Joanna Clore in the hospital comedy drama Green Wing, or for playing Craddock in Jed Mercurio's TV series Bodyguard. Other credits include Feel Good, Requiem, Porridge, Scott & Bailey, Brief Encounters, and Mr Selfridge.

Geraldine Alexander plays Mrs Wilson

Who is Mrs Wilson? The housekeeper at Bridgerton House.

What else has Geraldine Alexander been in? She's been in the TV soaps Coronation Street (as DS Louise Surrey) and EastEnders (as Andrea Rooney), while recent credits include The Child in Time, Marcella, Father Brown, and Shetland. Back in 1985 she played Areta in the Doctor Who story Vengeance on Varos.

Joanna Bobin plays Lady Cowper

Who is Lady Cowper? An 'ambitious mama' who is competing with the other mothers of the ton – including Lady Bridgerton and Lady Featherington – to get her daughter married off. The daughter in question is Cressida Cowper.

What else has Joanna Bobin been in? She was Jackie in Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Joanna in The Casual Vacancy, Felicity 'Flic' Jenner in Mr Selfridge, and Sarah Lawson in Collateral.

Bridgerton season 4 part 1 premieres on January 29th and Part 2 on February 26th, both on Netflix. Seasons 1-3 are available to watch on Netflix now. You can buy the Bridgerton book series on Amazon.

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