Cast (in credits order)
| Mike Leigh | ... | Self | |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Brenda Blethyn | ... | Self / Cynthia (uncredited) | |
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Mike Bradwell | ... | Self / Norman (uncredited) |
| Jim Broadbent | ... | Self / Andy / W. S. Gilbert (uncredited) | |
| Allan Corduner | ... | Self / Sir Arthur Sullivan (uncredited) | |
| Phil Davis | ... | Self / Cyril Bender / Stan (uncredited) | |
| Sally Hawkins | ... | Self / Samantha (uncredited) | |
| Lesley Manville | ... | Self / Laetitia Boothe-Brain / Social Worker / Lucy Gilbert (Kitty) / Penny Bassett (uncredited) | |
| Daniel Mays | ... | Self / Jason / Sid (uncredited) | |
| Lesley Sharp | ... | Self / Louise Clancy (uncredited) | |
| Ruth Sheen | ... | Self / Shirley / Maureen / Lily (uncredited) | |
| Timothy Spall | ... | Self / Aubrey, Regret Rien Owner / Maurice Purley / Richard Temple (The Mikado) / Phil Bassett (uncredited) | |
| Imelda Staunton | ... | Self / Vera (uncredited) | |
| Alison Steadman | ... | Self / Wendy (uncredited) | |
| Peter Wight | ... | Self / Estate Manager / Brian / Det. Inspector Webster (uncredited) | |
Additional Crew
| Colin Burrows | ... | production team: Special Treats |
