Meet the cast of Channel 4 thriller Close to Me

Jo has suffered a head injury, and after waking up in hospital she finds herself diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia, therefore having no memory of the past year.

She must slowly piece together what she can't remember - from her fall down the stairs to her family's odd behaviour. Seemingly devoted husband Rob (played by Christopher Eccleston) isn't quite as saintly as he would have her believe, and secrets are due to spill out along the way.

Read on for everything you need to know about the cast and characters of Close to Me.

Connie Nielsen plays Jo Harding

Who is Jo Harding? A middle-aged Danish mother of two, who works as a translator. Following a fall at the start of the series, she loses her memories from the past year and must piece together the last 12 months.

In an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com, Connie Nielsen said: "It's my hope that when people – when women especially – are watching this, they experience a sensation of being seen."

Where have I seen Connie Nielsen before? She played Lucilla in Gladiator, and Queen Hippolyta in the Wonder Woman films, in addition to Justice League.

Christopher Eccleston plays Rob

Who is Rob? Jo's devoted husband, who conceals some of the events of the past year from his wife. Speaking about his character, Eccleston described Rob as "an estate agent in late middle-age who has been married to Jo for a considerable amount of time", adding: "He realises that his role is to try and aid his life partner in a physical and emotional recovery, but also support her going through menopause."

Where have I seen Christopher Eccleston before? He's perhaps best known for playing the title role in Doctor Who, but other projects have included Heroes, Thor: The Dark World, The A Word, and Shallow Grave. Fans might be interested to know Eccleston is also officially returning to voice the Ninth Doctor for another series of Big Finish audio adventures. (However, he recently revealed in a Dragon Con interview that a Doctor Who 60th anniversary return was "very doubtful".)

Tom Taylor plays Finn

Who is Finn? Jo and Rob's beloved son, whose departure to university is the last thing Jo can remember.

Where have I seen Tom Taylor before? He's best known for playing Tom Foster in Doctor Foster, but he also recently played Albie in the drama series Us, and appeared in The Kid Who Would Be King.

Rosy McEwan plays Sash

Who is Sash? Jo and Rob's adult daughter.

Where have I seen Rosy McEwan before? The newcomer is best known for playing Libby Hatch in The Alienist.

Susan Lynch plays Cathy

Who is Cathy? Jo's best friend, who had a falling out with her just before the fall.

Where have I seen Susan Lynch before? Viewers might recognise Lynch from her recent role as a suspect in Unforgotten (Nicola Walker's final season), and has starred in Save Me, Bloodlands, Ready Player One, Killing Eve, and more.

Leanne Best plays Anna

Who is Anna? Jo's co-worker.

Where have I seen Leanne Best before? Best has starred in projects varying from The Woman in Black: Angel of Death (in which she played the title role), Tin Star, Young Wallander, Carnival Row, Cold Feet, Black Mirror, and Line of Duty.

Other cast members include Henning Jensen, Ellie Haddington, Ray Fearon, Jamie Flatters, and Lorraine Burroughs.

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