Babies cast: Paapa Essiedu and Siobhán Cullen star
Stefan Golaszweski's new BBC series has an excellent cast.
This article contains mention of pregnancy loss and miscarriage that some readers may find distressing.
Emotional drama series Babies, which comes from Mum and Marriage creator Stefan Golaszweski, is now available to watch in full on BBC iPlayer.
The series stars Paapa Essiedu and Siobhán Cullen as Stephen and Lisa, a married couple trying for a baby who experience multiple pregnancy losses and miscarriages.
Meanwhile, the series also focuses on the new relationship between Stephen's best friend Dave, played by Jack Bannon, and the mysterious Amanda, played by Charlotte Riley. Their burgeoning romance, coupled with Lisa and Stephen's troubles, causes difficulties for Stephen and Dave's friendship.
But who else stars in the series, what have they all been in before and who do they all play?
Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Babies.
Babies cast guide: Full list of actors
Here are the main cast members and characters in Babies – read on below for more info about who they are and where you've seen the actors before.
- Paapa Essiedu as Stephen
- Siobhán Cullen as Lisa
- Jack Bannon as Dave
- Charlotte Riley as Amanda
- Zion Veerapen-Bernard as Daniel
- Simona Brown as Bella
- Gary Beadle as Kevin
- Nadine Marshall as Patty
Paapa Essiedu plays Stephen
Who is Stephen? Stephen is a man in his 30s, who is married to Lisa. They are trying to have a baby.
Where have I seen Paapa Essiedu? Essiedu has appeared in series such as Gangs of London, I May Destroy You, The Lazarus Project, Black Doves, Black Mirror and The Capture, as well as films such as Men and The Outrun. He will soon be seen playing Severus Snape in the new Harry Potter series.
Siobhán Cullen plays Lisa
Who is Lisa? Lisa is a woman in his 30s, who is married to Stephen. They are trying to have a baby.
Where have I seen Siobhán Cullen? Cullen has had roles in films including Jimi: All Is By My Side and The Limehouse Golem, as well as series such as Origin, The Split, Dalgliesh, The Dry, Bodkin and Obituary.
Jack Bannon plays Dave
Who is Dave? Dave is Stephen's best friend, and father to Daniel. In the series, he starts dating Amanda.
Where have I seen Jack Bannon? Bannon has had roles in series including Ripper Street, Clique, The Loch, Medici, Pennyworth, Endeavour, The Darkness and Pulse.
Charlotte Riley plays Amanda
Who is Amanda? Amanda is a woman who Dave starts a new relationship with.
Where have I seen Charlotte Riley? Riley has had roles in series including Wuthering Heights, DCI Banks, The Town, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Close to the Enemy, Peaky Blinders, Trust, Press, A Christmas Carol, The Peripheral, Trying, Smoggie Queens and Malice, as well as films such as Edge of Tomorrow, In the Heart of the Sea, London Has Fallen and Swimming with Men.
Zion Veerapen-Bernard plays Daniel
Who is Daniel? Daniel is Dave and Bella's son.
Where have I seen Zion Veerapen-Bernard? Babies is Veerapen-Bernard's first on screen credit.
Simona Brown plays Bella
Who is Bella? Bella is Daniel's mother.
Where have I seen Simona Brown? Brown appeared in the film Man Up, and has also been in series such as The Casual Vacancy, The Night Manager, Guilt, Kiss Me First, The Little Drummer Girl, Outlander, Grantchester, Behind Her Eyes and I Am Natalie.
Gary Beadle plays Kevin
Who is Kevin? Kevin is Stephen's father.
Where have I seen Gary Beadle? Beadle has had roles in series including Murphy's Mob, Making Out, Absolutely Fabulous, EastEnders, The Sarah Jane Adventures, Doctors, The Interceptor, Death in Paradise, Patrick Melrose, Holby City, Summer of Rockets, Small Axe, Grantchester, Andor, Best Interests, The Wheel of Time, The Gentlemen, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, as well as films such as Rye Lane and Hard Truths.
Nadine Marshall plays Patty
Who is Patty? Patty is Stephen's mother.
Where have I seen Nadine Marshall? Marshall has had roles in series including Hounded, The Spa, Waterloo Road, Old Jack's Boat, Vera, National Treasure, Death in Paradise, The Innocents, Save Me, Time, Trigger Point, Sherwood, Liaison, Champion, Silent Witness, and Protection as well as films such as A Street Cat Named Bob, Paddington 2 and Bob Marley: One Love.
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Babies will air on Monday 30 March at 9pm on BBC One, and is available in full on iPlayer now.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
