Sanditon cast: Meet the characters from Jane Austen drama
Rose Williams returns as Charlotte Heywood in Sanditon season 3, based on Jane Austen's unfinished novel.
Sanditon season 3 is almost here for UK fans (Thursday 17th August on ITVX), with plenty of familiar faces back on our screens, plus some new additions to spice up proceedings.
Inspired by Jane Austen’s unfinished novel about a developing seaside resort, the series revolves around Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams), a young woman from a quiet village who falls unexpectedly into the dramas, romances and scandals of the eponymous town.
Read on for everything you need to know about the cast and characters in season 3.
Sanditon season 3 cast
- Rose Williams plays Charlotte Heywood
- Ben Lloyd-Hughes plays Alexander Colbourne
- Crystal Clarke plays Miss Georgiana Lambe
- Kris Marshall plays Tom Parker
- Kate Ashfield plays Mary Parker
- Anne Reid plays Lady Denham
- Jack Fox plays Sir Edward Denham
- Turlough Convery plays Arthur Parker
- Kevin Eldon plays Mr Hankins
- Alexander Vlahos plays Charles Lockhart
- Rosie Graham plays Alison Heywood
- Jyuddah Jaymes plays Otis Molyneux
- Sophie Winkleman plays Lady Susan
- Adrian Scarborough plays Dr Fuchs
- Liam Garrigan plays Samuel Colbourne
- Eloise Webb plays Augusta Markham
- Emma Fielding plays Lady Montrose
- Alice Orr-Ewing plays Lydia Montrose
- Isobel Hawkridge plays Alicia Parker
- Molly Bishop plays Jenny Parker
- Isaac Vincent-Norgate plays Henry Parker
- Flora Mitchell as Leonora Colbourne
- James Bolam plays Rowleigh Pryce
- Flo Wilson plays Mrs Wheatley
- Sandy McDade plays Miss Hankins
- Edward Davis plays Lord Harry Montrose
Rose Williams plays Charlotte Heywood
Who is Charlotte Heywood? "Charlotte returns to Sanditon with her fiancé in tow but is forced to come to terms with her unresolved feelings for Colbourne," reads the official synopsis. "He, devastated, tries to move on and open his heart to another, but as they keep getting drawn together, can they keep on ignoring their feelings?"
What else has Rose Williams been in? The actress starred as Faith Palladino in Sky's dystopian drama, Curfew. She has also played Emma in Changeland, Caterina Sforza Riario in Medici, and Claude de Valois in Reign.
Ben Lloyd-Hughes plays Alexander Colbourne
Who is Alexander Colbourne? "Meeting and falling in love with Charlotte brought Colbourne back to life" and "he is now finding joy in his relationships with Leo and Augusta". But Charlotte continues to be the "missing" piece.
Where have I seen Ben Lloyd-Hughes before? He played Will in Divergent and Insurgent, and has also starred in Me Before You, Malevolent, National Treasure, Skins, the recent series The Ipcress File (as James), and played Greg Grayson in Industry.
Crystal Clarke plays Miss Georgiana Lambe
Who is Miss Georgiana Lambe? Georgina is celebrating her 21st birthday, which will deliver her a fortune. But when something happens, her future is thrown into "complete uncertainty", prompting her to find her mother.
What else has Crystal Clarke been in? Crystal, who was relatively new to the world of acting when she joined Sanditon, landed a major role in BBC's Ordeal by Innocence as Tina Argyll. The actress is also known as Samia in Assassin's Creed, Tipi in Black Mirror, and as Resistance transport pilot Pamich Nerro Goode in Star Wars episodes VII and VIII.
Kris Marshall plays Tom Parker
Who is Tom Parker? Tom Parker is relentlessly enthusiastic about his dream, the driving force behind the plan to develop Sanditon into a resort. He is a kind, family man, with natural, infectious charm.
What else has Kris Marshall been in? Kris is best known as DI Humphrey Goodman in the ever-popular crime show Death in Paradise, which he left in 2017, and its spin-off beyond Paradise. He is also known for playing Colin Frissell in Love Actually and Nick Harper in My Family.
Kate Ashfield plays Mary Parker
Who is Mary Parker? Tom Parker's wife. She loves him dearly, but has had to adjust to Sanditon itself being the third person in their marriage – so great is his passion for the town.
What else has Kate Ashfield been in? Kate Ashfield starred as Liz in the movie Shaun of the Dead, and as Sadie in This Little Life. On TV, she has played Jools Gates in the first season of Line of Duty (opposite Lennie James), and appeared in Secrets and Lies, Collision, and The Diary of Anne Frank.
Anne Reid plays Lady Denham
Who is Lady Denham? No-nonsense Lady Denham holds the power in Sanditon, and does not let anyone forget it. This twice-widowed lady also has a huge fortune, but despite that she is extremely money-conscious and miserly.
What else has Anne Reid been in? Reid is best known for her role as Valerie in British soap opera Coronation Street. She has also starred as Jean in dinnerladies, Muriel Deacon in Years and Years, May in The Mother and Ann Moore-Martin in The Sixth Commandment.
Jack Fox plays Sir Edward Denham
Who is Edward Denham? Nephew to Lady Denham. "He has been stripped of his military status and exposed to his Aunt, Edward has spent his time since last season suffering the range of inventive 'lessons' that Lady Denham and Fuchs have concocted" - but can he really change his ways?
What else has Jack Fox been in? Most recently, Jack has played Nico Eltham in Sky's drama Riviera. He is also recognisable as Geoffrey in Johnny English Strikes Again, Lars in Kids in Love, and Ralph in Fresh Meat.
Turlough Convery plays Arthur Parker
Who is Arthur Parker? Tom Parker's youngest brother, who remains devoted to Georgiana. In season 2, he is "challenged more than ever before" and "he must decide whether a life without romance is all that he deserves".
What else has Turlough Convery been in? The actor recently had a star turn as Grantaire the revolutionary in Les Misérables. He played Tom Harry in Poldark, with other credits including Lovesick, River, and My Mad Fat Diary.
Kevin Eldon plays Mr Hankins
Who is Mr Hankins? Sanditon's resident religious man. He's a bit of a sanctimonious bore, but Mrs Griffiths likes him.
What else has Kevin Eldon been in? The actor is not a total stranger to the cloth, having played Bishop Erkenwald in The Last Kingdom. He's also starred in Dad's Army: The Lost Episodes (as Lance-Corporal Jones), Danger Mouse, Hot Fuzz, Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge, and Brass Eye.
Alexander Vlahos plays Charles Lockhart
Who is Charles Lockhart? An enigmatic artist who led Arthur astray, causing him to betray Georgiana.
Where have I seen Alexander Vlahos before? He played Monsieur Philippe d'Orléans in Versailles, Mordred in the BBC fantasy series Merlin, Allan Christie in Outlander, Prisoner Zero in Prisoner Zero, and Dai Llewellyn in Bang.
Rosie Graham plays Alison Heywood
Who is Alison Heywood? Charlotte's "tearaway" younger sister, who accompanies her to Sanditon in season 2 and instantly caught the attention of several soldiers. At the end of season 2, she tied the knot.
Where have I seen Rosie Graham before? The newcomer is best known for playing Morna Cameron in time-travelling drama series Outlander.
Jyuddah Jaymes plays Otis Molyneux
Who is Otis? The secret boyfriend of Georgiana Lambe in season 1.
What else has Jyuddah Jaymes been in? The newcomer recently starred as Aubrey in the TV series Clique.
Sophie Winkleman plays Lady Susan
Who is Lady Susan? Charlotte's "confidante and romantic guide" who catches Samuel Colbourne's eye. "But is she willing to take the risk on new love, and forsake a position of security in court?"
What else has Sophie Winkleman been in? Recent roles have included Margot in the TV series Trust, Zoey in Two and a Half Men, and Harper Dylan in the new TV version of Four Weddings and a Funeral. The actress already has history of playing characters named Susan, having starred as "Older Susan" in The Chronicles of Narnia and Big Suze in Peep Show.
And like her Sanditon character, Sophie Winkleman is actually also a lady: specifically, she's Lady Frederick Windsor, wife of Lord Frederick Windsor, who is son of Queen Elizabeth II's first cousin Prince Michael of Kent.
Also – Strictly's Claudia Winkleman is her half-sister.
Adrian Scarborough plays Dr Fuchs
Who is Dr Fuchs? The doctor made a dramatic entrance in season 1 episode three, when Tom Parker decided that a medical man was the key to his seaside town's success. He doesn't actually appear in the novel but at the start of Austen's first chapter, Mr and Mrs Parker do find themselves in a carriage accident because they're on a misguided detour to find a doctor for Sanditon. That provided the perfect opportunity for screenwriter Andrew Davies to bring in Dr Fuchs.
What else has Adrian Scarborough been in? Adrian Scarborough is a familiar face as a supporting actor. Recent roles have included Raymond in Killing Eve, Hal Gallsworthy in Christopher Robin, and George Carman QC in A Very English Scandal. His other credits include The King's Speech, Gavin & Stacey, Les Misérables, Vera Drake, The History Boys, and Upstairs Downstairs, as well as upcoming drama The Light.
Liam Garrigan plays Samuel Colbourne
Who is Samuel Colbourne? Alexander's estranged brother, who is a lawyer. He is described as "charming" and an "eternal bachelor", who catches the eye of Lady Susan.
What else has Liam Garrigan been in? You might have watched him in Holby City, Alex Rider, Once Upon a Time and Strike Back, among others.
Eloise Webb plays Augusta Markham
Who is Augusta Markham? Now that she's of age, her uncle is concerned with finding her a match, but Augusta "finds the onslaught of unappealing suitors terribly uninspiring". But Edward Denham catches her eye after a "chance encounter". Augusta is described as "fiery, with great confidence in her convictions".
What else has Eloise Webb been in? Her CV includes The Great and ITV crime drams Innocent.
Emma Fielding plays Lady Montrose
Who is Lady Montrose? She's described as a "quintessential Austen mother". Her main objective is to find "rich matches for her children and is "unashamedly forward in her advances". Alexander is her number one choice for Lydia and Georgiana for Harry.
What else has Emma Fielding been in? Her credits include ITV's Van der Valk and BBC drama Les Misérables.
Alice Orr-Ewing plays Lydia Montrose
Who is Lydia Montrose? Lydia Montrose's "put-upon daughter". She is "a lover of riding" who "might just prove to be a worthy competitor for Mr Colbourne's attentions".
What else has Alice Orr-Ewing been in? You might have watched her in BBC medical drama This Is Going to Hurt.
Other cast members include:
- Alicia (Isobel Hawkridge), Jenny (Molly Bishop) and Henry Parker (Isaac Vincent-Norgate) - Tom and Mary's children
- Flora Mitchell as Leonora Colbourne - Alexander's daughter
- James Bolam as Rowleigh Pryce - an investor who joins forces with Tom Parker on a new venture
- Flo Wilson as Mrs Wheatley - Colbourne's housekeeper
- Sandy McDade as Miss Hankins - the reverend's sister
- Edward Davis as Lord Harry Montrose - Lady Montrose's son
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