Meet the cast of Girlfriends on ITV
Zoë Wanamaker, Phyllis Logan and Miranda Richardson star in Kay Mellor’s new ITV drama
Valerie Lilley as Edna
84-year-old Edna is Gail’s mother. She always had a soft spot for Dave and is disappointed that he and Gail are splitting up. Edna is also beginning to suffer from dementia.
Where do I recognise Valerie Lilley from?
You might have seen Lilley in the series Mr Sloane and Shameless. In 2009 she played Mrs Bates in the miniseries Emma and she was also a teacher in Grange Hill called Mrs Knuckle.
Anthony Head as John
Bridal magazine owner John is cheating on his wife with his business partner Sue.
Where do I recognise Anthony Head from?
Head played Rupert Giles, the mentor and father figure to Buffy, in cult series Buffy the Vampire Slayer from 1996 to 2003. You might have also seen him in Manchild, Little Britain (as the Prime Minister), Merlin and Guilt.
Adrian Rawlins as Dave
Dave is currently going through his divorce with Gail – he has a good bond with her mother Edna but there’s a lot of tension between him and son Tom.
Where do I recognise Adrian Rawlins from?
Another Harry Potter alumnus, Rawlins played Harry's father in the film series. He’s also known for his roles in Dickensian, The White Princess and he will appear in next year’s pre-apocalyptic drama Hard Sun.
