Lynley cast: Leo Suter, Sofia Barclay and Daniel Mays star
The four-part series is a new adaptation of the novels by Elizabeth George.
All four episodes of Lynley, a new adaptation of Elizabeth George's novels, are now available to watch on BBC iPlayer, with Leo Suter taking on the title role.
The role as previously played by Nathaniel Parker in the BBC's previous adaptation, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, which also starred Sharon Small as Barbara Havers. That character is played in the new series by Sofia Barclay.
But who else stars in the new set of mysteries and who do they all play?
Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Lynley.
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Lynley cast: Who stars in the BBC drama?
Here are the main cast members and characters in Lynley. Read on below for more details about who they all are and where you've seen the actors before.
- Leo Suter as DI Tommy Lynley
- Sofia Barclay as DS Barbara Havers
- Daniel Mays as DCI Brian Nies
- Niamh Walsh as Helen Clyde
- Michael Workéyè as DC Tony Bekele
- Joshua Sher as Simon St James
Leo Suter plays DI Tommy Lynley
Who is DI Tommy Lynley? Tommy is a brilliant police detective who joins the team, but has always been an outsider in the force because of his aristocratic upbringing.
Where have I seen Leo Suter? Suter is known for his roles in series including Bad Education, Victoria, Beecham House, Clique, Sanditon, Vikings: Valhalla and The Girlfriend, as well as films such as Maleficent and Christmas Karma.
Sofia Barclay plays DS Barbara Havers
Who is DS Barbara Havers? Barbara is a sergeant in the police with a maverick attitude and a working-class background, who is reluctantly teamed-up with Lynley.
Where have I seen Sofia Barclay? Barclay has had roles in series including Defending the Guilty, We Are Lady Parts, Ted Lasso and Prime Target, as well as films such as Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Daniel Mays plays DCI Brian Nies
Who is DCI Brian Nies? Brian is a DCI who has a difficult past with Lynley.
Where have I seen Daniel Mays? Mays is known for starring in films including Vera Drake, Atonement, Dad's Army, Rogue One, Fisherman's Friends, 1917, Your Christmas or Mine, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget and The Thursday Murder Club, as well as series such as Doctor Who, Hustle, Inside No. 9, Code 404, Magpie Murders, Temple, Des, White Lines, Good Omens, Ashes to Ashes, Line of Duty, Franklin, A Thousand Blows, Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes and Bookish.
Niamh Walsh plays Helen Clyde
Who is Helen Clyde? Helen is Lynley's love interest in the series.
Where have I seen Niamh Walsh? Walsh is known for roles in series including Holby City, Jamestown, The English Game, The Sandman, Smother, Good Omens, Wreck, Dead and Buried and The Revenge Club.
Michael Workéyè plays DC Tony Bekele
Who is DC Tony Bekele? Tony is a DC and a member of Lynley and Havers's team.
Where have I seen Michael Workéyè? Workéyè is known for his roles in series including This Is Going to Hurt, My Lady Jane, Black Mirror, The Stolen Girl, Bookish and The Girlfriend.
Joshua Sher plays Simon St James
Who is Simon St James? Simon is a forensic scientist.
Where have I seen Joshua Sher? Sher has previously had roles in series including Casualty, Game of Thrones, The Undeclared War, Vera and Mandy.
Lynley will premiere on BBC One on Monday 5th January at 8:30pm. The series is available to stream in full on BBC 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.
