Meet the cast of Save Me

You'll find some familiar faces down at local pub The Palm Tree in South East London

Alan McKenna – DCI Ian Thorpe

Who does he play? DCI Ian Thorpe is investigating the disappearance of Jody. He’s not Lennie’s biggest fan.

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Where have I seen him before? You may remember Alan McKenna as Mr Andrews from EastEnders. He’s also been in Waterloo Road, Doctors, and Happy Valley – where he played Dr Burns.


Ryan McKen – DC Leo Rainsford

Who does he play? DC Leo Rainsford is trying to track down what happened to the missing girl.

Where have I seen him before? Ryan McKen recently played Daanish in the TV series Bancroft, and Ziyaad Kader in Peter Kosminsky ISIS drama The State.


Susan Lynch – Stace

Who does she play? Stace is the landlady of the Palm Tree Pub. She and Lennie were childhood friends who used to play hide and seek together.

Where have I seen her before? Susan Lynch played Susannah in the TV drama Apple Tree Yard alongside Emily Watson. She has also starred as Christina in National Treasure and Alison Garrs in Happy Valley.


Alexander Arnold – Luke

Who does he play? Luke is one of the students who drinks at Stace’s pub.

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Where have I seen him before? You may recognise Alexander Arnold for his role as Jim Carter in Poldark. He’s also been in Capital, Foyle’s War and What Remains.