Mix Tape cast: Full list of characters and actors in BBC drama
Jim Sturgess and Teresa Palmer lead the new drama.
The BBC has acquired quite the romantic gem for those who revel in tales of love and nostalgia. With Mix Tape having now landed on BBC iPlayer, the series is set to take viewers on a journey of teenage first love in '80s Sheffield right through to the modern day.
Jim Sturgess and Teresa Palmer lead the new drama as Daniel and Alison, who fell in love many moons ago as youngsters and reconnect in adulthood through a song from their past. However, living on opposite sides of the world may put one or two spanners in the works as they navigate their feelings, as well as consider if this is the love they were always destined to have.
The four-part series is all about love and reconnection through music, with some familiar faces dotted through the cast that you may recognise. As well as Sturgess and Palmer, the cast also includes a star from Bridgerton.
But who stars in Mix Tape? Read on to find out.
Mix Tape cast: Full list of characters and actors in BBC drama
The cast for Mix Tape is as follows but scroll on to find out more about the main ensemble, their characters plus where you may have seen the actors previously.
- Teresa Palmer as Alison
- Jim Sturgess as Daniel
- Florence Hunt as Young Alison
- Rory Walton-Smith as Young Daniel
- Julia Savage as Stella
- Ben Lawson as Michael
- Mark O'Halloran as Bill
- Helen Behan as Marian
- Conor Sánchez as Young Peter
- Jonathan Harden as Martin
- Siobhan O'Kelly as Catherine
- Alexis Rodney as Duncan
- Sara Soulie as Katja
- Jacqueline McKenzie as Sheila
- Chika Ikogwe as Cass
Teresa Palmer as Alison
Who is Alison? Now married and living in Australia, Alison is enjoying life for what it is – that is until she reconnects with her first love, Daniel.
Where have I seen Teresa Palmer? The Australian actress is known for roles as a scream queen in various films like The Twin, Warm Bodies and Lights Out. She has also starred in A Discovery of Witches, The Clearing, The Last Anniversary and The Fall Guy.
Jim Sturgess as Daniel
Who is Daniel? Still living in Sheffield, Daniel decides to get back in touch with his first love Alison 20 years after they last saw each other.
Where have I seen Jim Sturgess? Sturgess is known for his starring roles in films like 2011's One Day, Crossing Over, The Way Back and Cloud Atlas. He has also starred in TV series like Feed the Beast, Home Before Dark and more recently, The Stolen Girl.
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Florence Hunt as Young Alison
Who is Young Alison? In flashbacks to 1989, we follow Alison as she navigates her teenage years and blossoming feelings for Daniel.
Where have I seen Florence Hunt? Hunt is best known for her role as Hyacinth Bridgerton in Netflix's Bridgerton, a role she's held since its debut in 2020. She has also starred in Cursed and is set to star Queen At Sea.
Rory Walton-Smith as Young Daniel
Who is Young Daniel? We also follow Daniel as a teenager in 1989 Sheffield where he also is navigating all the highs and lows that come with the age.
Where have I seen Rory Walton-Smith? Mix Tape is Walton-Smith's TV debut.
Julia Savage as Stella
Who is Stella? Stella is Alison and Michael's teenage daughter.
Where have I seen Julia Savage? The Australian actress has starred in Class of '07, The Clearing and 2019's Sweet Tooth.
Ben Lawson as Michael
Who is Michael? Michael is married to Alison and is a successful surgeon.
Where have I seen Ben Lawson? The Australian actor is known for his roles in Neighbours, 13 Reasons Why, Firefly Lane and Designated Survivor. He has also starred in The Moth Effect, Doubt and Don't Trust the B**** in Apartment 23.
Mix Tape comes to BBC Two and iPlayer on Tuesday 15th July.
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Authors
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.
