Here We Go cast: Full list of actors in BBC sitcom as season 3 premieres
Katherine Parkinson, Jim Howick and Alison Steadman are among the comedy greats in the hit series.
Here We Go has emerged as BBC One's next fan-favourite family comedy, taking the baton from the recently concluded Ghosts and introducing us to another chaotic household of larger-than-life characters.
Instead of the haunted and dilapidated Button House, we're welcomed into the Jessop home, where parents Rachel (Katherine Parkinson) and Paul (Jim Howick) are frequently rushed off their feet by work and family-related commitments.
Gavin & Stacey icon Alison Steadman co-stars as Sue, the mother of Paul and grandmother to their kids, Amy and Sam, played by Freya Parks (This Town) and Jude Morgan-Collie (A Good Girls' Guide to Murder) respectively.
Tom Basden (Plebs) created the series and co-stars as Rachel's hapless brother, Robin, who is currently eagerly anticipating the birth of his first child with beloved partner, Cherry (Tori Allen-Martin).
If you're excited to see what new misadventures Here We Go season 3 brings, read on for more details about the all-star cast and the characters they're playing in the BBC One sitcom.
Here We Go season 3 cast: Full list of actors and characters in BBC sitcom
Here's a quick overview of the main Here We Go cast heading into the sitcom's third season – read on for more detailed profiles on each character and the actor playing them, including where you might have seen them before.
- Jim Howick as Paul Jessop
- Katherine Parkinson as Rachel Jessop
- Alison Steadman as Sue Jessop
- Tom Basden as Robin
- Tori Allen-Martin as Cherry
- Freya Parks as Amy Jessop
- Mica Ricketts as Maya
- Jude Morgan-Collie as Sam Jessop
You can also get the lowdown on this season's packed guest cast, including stars from Absolutely Fabulous, This Time with Alan Partridge and Sherwood, among others.
Katherine Parkinson plays Rachel
Who is Rachel? The Jessop family's optimistic matriarch, who's married to Paul. In the pilot episode, we saw her propping up the family's finances (and her husband's self-esteem) during the pandemic. Since then, she has gone back to university in order to re-train as a therapist, with a particular interest in family and relationship counselling.
Where have I seen Katherine Parkinson before? She's best known for playing Jen Barber on the sitcom The IT Crowd. She's also appeared in Hitmen, The Boat That Rocked, Humans, Sherlock and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Most recently, Parkinson was BAFTA-nominated for her role in Disney Plus original Rivals and subsequently boarded HBO's new Harry Potter series as Molly Weasley.
Jim Howick plays Paul
Who is Paul? The father of the Jessop family unit and married to Rachel. Paul, who struggles with self-esteem issues, is an ex-Olympic archer, but in the pilot episode his archery school was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since then, he too has undergone a major change in career, training to be a police officer – a role in which he is now qualified and operating. Season 3 will even see him take a more junior recruit under his wing, although he may not quite be ready to play mentor.
Where have I seen Jim Howick before? The actor is known for starring in Ghosts as unfortunate scout master Pat, who also has a love-hate relationship with archery to say the least. Previously, he worked with his Ghosts co-creators on Horrible Histories, Yonderland and Bill.
Howick also played sympathetic teacher Mr Hendricks in the Netflix comedy series Sex Education, in addition to supporting roles in Hollington Drive, Broadchurch, Peep Show and The Change. Recently, he participated in the celebrity edition of The Great British Bake-Off for Stand Up to Cancer.
Alison Steadman plays Sue
Who is Sue? Paul's mother and a frequent guest in the Jessop family home. She loves her family very much, although her larger-than-life persona and overbearing behaviour can get on Rachel's nerves, particularly when she was temporarily living in the spare room. Fortunately, she's since moved out, allowing their relationship to become less fractious.
Where have I seen Alison Steadman before? Steadman is perhaps best known to contemporary audiences for playing Pam on Gavin & Stacey, which recently concluded with a widely watched feature-length special. Her other notable projects include the BBC's Pride and Prejudice, where she played Mrs Bennett, as well as drama miniseries Life, action film The King's Man, and ITV's Fat Friends, where she first teamed up with future Gavin & Stacey co-stars James Corden and Ruth Jones.
Tom Basden plays Robin
Who is Robin? Rachel's brother, who is rather daft and prone to getting himself into farcical situations. He is devoutly in love with his partner, Cherry, who is heavily pregnant with his baby when we reunite with the family in season 3.
Where have I seen Tom Basden before? Basden co-created both Here We Go and ITV2's Plebs, in addition to taking on-camera roles in Netflix's After Life, Man vs Bee and David Brent: Life on the Road. He also made a guest appearance in the final season of Ghosts as Cartwright – a discerning soldier, who is present for The Captain's sad demise.
Tori Allen-Martin plays Cherry
Who is Cherry? Robin's high-maintenance partner. She is glamorous, confident and somewhat flaky, having spent the early episodes struggling to decide between Robin or her ex-boyfriend, who she was at one stage due to marry. Ultimately, it was the former who won her heart, and their relationship is about to be taken to the next level as they become parents.
Where have I seen Tori Allen-Martin before? Allen-Martin has appeared in ITV drama Unforgotten, Channel 4's dark comedy Pure, Paramount Plus romcom The Flatshare and daytime detective series London Kills. She's also re-teamed with Here We Go co-stars Tom Basden and Katherine Parkinson on Plebs: Soldiers of Rome and Significant Other respectively.
Freya Parks plays Amy Jessop
Who is Amy? The Jessops' eldest daughter. She is a university graduate, but has struggled to find her calling since moving back home. She often expresses disdain or disbelief about the odd behaviour of her family.
Where have I seen Freya Parks before? She's played Helen Burns in Cary Fukunaga's Jane Eyre, and starred in Amazon's Bliss! and Tom Hooper's Les Misérables. Parks also played Etty Darwin in the film Creation. Most recently, Parks has appeared in hit crime dramas Vera and Grace as well as taking a recurring role in Steven Knight thriller This Town.
Mica Ricketts as Maya
Who is Maya? Maya is Amy's longtime girlfriend. Their relationship has seen its ups and downs, but they generally seem to have a strong connection, with Maya being happy to go along with whatever hijinks the family gets into.
What else has Mica Ricketts been in? Ricketts recently took a supporting role in Blitz, a wartime drama from acclaimed filmmaker Steve McQueen.
Jude Morgan-Collie plays Sam Jessop
Who is Sam? The Jessops' youngest son. Sam isn't seen quite as often as other members of the family as he's usually the one operating the camera that films their chaotic lives.
Where have I seen Jude Morgan-Collie before? Morgan-Collie was a relative newcomer when he landed his Here We Go role, but has since landed another high-profile gig in BBC Three mystery series A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.
Here We Go season 3 guest stars
Here We Go has drawn on a talented pool of guest stars so far in its run, with season 3 being no exception.
RadioTimes.com was first to report who would be temporarily joining the show in its latest run, with Absolutely Fabulous icon Jane Horrocks among the line-up, playing an Uno rival to Jessop matriarch Sue (Alison Steadman).
Meanwhile, Sherwood star Robert Glenister debuts as Rachel and Robin's estranged father and stand-up comedian Jamali Maddix will appear as a locksmith who comes to the Jessop family's rescue.
This Time with Alan Partridge alum Susannah Fielding and Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy's Seb Cardinal will feature as a cool couple that Rachel and Paul are interested in befriending.
My Lady Jane's Tom Gaskin will appear in a live-action role play (or 'LARP) themed episode, with Sunil Patel (Mandy), Kevin 'KG' Garry (Ted Lasso), Kathryn Drysdale (Bridgerton) and Stevie Martin (Taskmaster) also set to feature.
Last but not least, Jon Furlong (Adolescence) and Ed Kear (The Batman) will reprise their roles as Robin's friends Jelson and Dean.
Here We Go seasons 1-3 are available to stream on BBC iPlayer from Friday 25th July. Episodes will also air Fridays at 9pm on BBC One.
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Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.
