Not Going Out cast: Who stars in Lee Mack's hit BBC sitcom?

After the show featured a time-jump back in 2017, propelling Lee and Lucy (Sally Bretton) into family life and seeing the couple raising three children, this new season also includes another time-jump.

This time, it's to take Lee and Lucy out of their parenting era, finding them as empty-nesters, with their children having all gone off to university.

The latest episodes also take a new approach, with each of them telling a story in real-time. This means the series is more focused than ever before on its central duo, with none of the supporting characters previously played by the likes of Hugh Dennis and Abigail Cruttenden expected to appear this time around.

But who does remain in the cast, and who starred in the series in previous years? Read on for everything you need to know about the Not Going Out cast.

Season 14 cast

Lee Mack plays Lee

Who is Lee? At the start of the series, Lee was a slacker living a bachelor's lifestyle in London. He meets Lucy, the sister of his best friend Tim, in the second season, with sparks soon flying between the two of them. However, it takes a long time for their relationship to evolve to a romantic stage.

Ultimately, it would take a near-death experience (in season 4) for Lee to finally pluck up the courage to ask Lucy out, while their wedding took place at the end of season 7. Following a time-jump, the couple were seen having been married for a number of years and raising their three young children in Surrey.

Another time-jump for season 14 will see them moving house after their children have all moved out and gone to university.

What else has Lee Mack been in? Lee Mack is a stand-up comedian frequently seen on panel shows, including his regular spot on Would I Lie to You?, along with guest appearances on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Taskmaster. His other acting roles include appearances in Doctor Who, Semi-Detached, Inside No. 9, Brassic, Murder, They Hope and Bad Tidings.

Sally Bretton plays Lucy

Who is Lucy? After Lee's original landlady moved away, Lucy bought his flat and allowed him to stay there as her lodger. While she initially seemed to find him somewhat irritating, they eventually formed a friendship which blossomed into romance. In season 14, their children have now left home, leaving them to spend more time with each other - for better or worse.

What else has Sally Bretton been in? Bretton is known for roles in a number of other British comedies, including The Office and Green Wing, as well as for her starring role in Beyond Paradise, after she first played her character Martha on Death in Paradise.

Cast of previous seasons

Hugh Dennis plays Toby

Who is Toby? Toby is a friend of Lee's, who is often around to offer advice and help him out of trouble. He is married to Anna, but their relationship is rather testy.

What else has Hugh Dennis been in? In addition to his long-standing panellist gig on topical panel show Mock the Week, Dennis is known for his acting work in sitcoms My Hero and Outnumbered. He also appeared in a supporting role in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's acclaimed series Fleabag, enjoyed a cameo in No Time to Die, and stars in The Couple Next Door.

Abigail Cruttenden plays Anna

Who is Anna? Anna is married to Toby and is therefore a reluctant associate of Lee's family. However, she has a generally cold personality type and is easily annoyed.

What else has Abigail Cruttenden been in? Cruttenden is known for playing Kate in the ITV sitcom Benidorm, while she also starred opposite Sean Bean in a number of made-for-TV films based on the Sharpe series. She has also appeared in Netflix drama Munich: The Edge of War, Showtrial and The Marlow Murder Club.

Deborah Grant plays Wendy

Who is Wendy? Wendy is Lucy's mother, who is often around to help her and Lee as they navigate the challenges of parenthood.

What else has Deborah Grant been in? Grant is known for her role in medical drama Peak Practice, where she played Carol Johnson. Previously, she appeared in detective drama Bergerac and BBC sitcom Bread.

Geoffrey Whitehead plays Geoffrey

Who is Geoffrey? Geoffrey is Lucy's father, who is never far from his beloved wife, Wendy.

What else has Geoffrey Whitehead been in? Whitehead has had a career spanning decades, with his recent work including Still Open All Hours and The Royal Bodyguard, both of which starred Sir David Jason.

Bobby Ball plays Frank

Who is Frank? Frank was Lee's utterly chaotic father, who often brought his son into all manner of farcical schemes. While undoubtedly a nuisance and rarely to be trusted, Frank had moments of kindness which hinted at more to him than meets the eye. Following the death of Bobby Ball, the character had to be written out of the show, with Frank's passing being acknowledged in season 12.

What else has Bobby Ball been in? Bobby Ball was best known for his work opposite Tommy Cannon, with the two of them forming a double act that entertained fans for decades. His other acting work included Last of the Summer Wine, Mount Pleasant and Benidorm. He sadly died in October 2020.

Not Going Out is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Season 14 will air on BBC One on Friday 13th June 2025 at 9pm. The whole season will also be available as a box set on BBC iPlayer from then.

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