CLASS cast list

Katherine was born and raised in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. As the daughter of Irish parents, Katherine spent much of her childhood in County Kerry, Ireland and was also schooled in America, where she lived for a number of years. Since graduating from the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), Katherine Kelly has consistently worked throughout theatre, television and film, showcasing her unique versatility.

Most recently, Katherine was seen in ITV's critically acclaimed "The Long Shadow" as Emily Jackson and played Angela Van Den Bogerd in "Mr Bates Vs The Post Office" (ITV). She also plays Vicky in the new ITVX comedy "Ruby Speaking".

Katherine's screen highlights include her leading role as 'DI Natalie Hobbs' in Netflix's International Emmy-nominated interrogation drama "Criminal: UK"; ITV's prime time crime drama "Innocent"; the second series of Chris Lang's hit psychological drama "Official Secrets" (eOne/IFC) also starring Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes and Matt Smith; the BIFA and Sundance Festival nominated "Dirty God"; "Liar" with Joanne Froggatt; 'Lady Mae' in ITV's "Mr Selfridge"; ITV four-part chilling drama "Cheat" opposite Molly Windsor; the BBC adaptation of John Le Carré's spy thriller "The Night Manager"; Sally Wainwright's multi award-winning "Happy Valley"; Sky One series "Strike Back"; TV mini-series "Him" with Fionn Whitehead; the Sky hit comedy "Bloods" alongside Jane Horrocks; "The Last Train to Christmas" (Sky Cinema) starring alongside Michael Sheen; BBC Dr. Who spin-off series "Class"; and playing the role of 'Elizabeth Sutherland' in the second series of historical BAFTA and RTS nominated drama "Gentelman Jack" (BBC/HBO).

Katherine began her professional career in theatre, with projects at the Chichester Festival Theatre and Manchester Royal Exchange before joining the esteemed Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in 2004/5. Credits following include Jamie Lloyd's critically acclaimed production of Oliver Goldsmith's "She Stoops To Conquer" at The National Theatre and Josie Rourke's "dazzling revival" of "City of Angels" at the Donmar Warehouse, "vamp-ooning to perfection as Alaura" (Variety).

The critically acclaimed fictional podcast "Curl Up and D.I." was launched in 2021. Written and directed by Tony Pitts and produced by Katherine Kelly, the comedy is set in the fictional Yorkshire town of Slatby Bay. It stars Jim Moir (Vic Reeves), Mark Benton, Morgana Robinson, Katherine Kelly and Burn Gorman, it quickly soared to the top of the fiction podcast charts, claiming the Number 1 spot. It was one of The Guardian's chosen Podcasts of the Year.

Katherine plays DCI Hannah Wheatley in the new ITV drama 'Protection' with Siobhan Finneran launching in 2024. And is working with Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith on their final series of Inside Number 9.

Greg Austin is an English actor best known for his roles as a young Gordon Selfridge in ITV's Mr. Selfridge, and as Charlie Smith in the BBC Doctor Who spin-off, Class.

Prior to becoming an actor, Austin started as a dancer, leading him to study a musical theatre degree at Arts Educational in London. Upon graduating in 2013, he has since appeared in a number of different television series and short films.

From 2014 to 2016, Austin starred in the ITV series Mr. Selfridge, as a young Gordon Selfridge, the heir to the shopping empire. Landing the role before graduating promised big things for the young actor.

In 2016, Austin was announced as one of the main cast in the BBC Three Doctor Who spin-off, Class. Introduced into the Whoniverse, Austin's character is an alien, the last of his species who is rescued by the Twelfth Doctor. Posing as a 17-year-old student from Sheffield, Austin has often mentioned the depth required to play the character.

Alongside his most notable credits, Greg Austin has recently appeared in the British detective series Endeavour, and science fiction series, Humans.

Fady Elsayed is an Egyptian-British actor who was born and raised in Islington, London, where he grew up playing football. He has studied a variety of fields in college including Media, Drama, and Psychology. Fady made his foray into acting with director Sally El Hosaini in a role that he auditioned for after learning from a friend that the director was looking for an Egyptian to play it, and he later was picked up for it.

Fady marked his breakthrough in 2012 through My Brother the Devil which propelled his name for a Best British Newcomer award nomination at the BFI London Film Festival. Fady's talent caught the attention of several international filmmakers and soon he starred in a number of international films, including Penny Dreadful, starring Eva Green, in which he played the role of a vampire, Class which is derived from the well-known adventure series Doctor Who, River TV series, starring renowned Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård, A Private War, starring Rosamund Pike, and Danish film Daniel by director Niels Arden Oplev, in addition to other film and TV projects.

The year 2020 marked one of Fady's most successful years, where he starred in a number of international TV series, including Baghdad Central and Little Birds, as well as the short drama film Ending. He is working on a number of cinematic projects including the two films Faith and London Boys. Most recently, Fady has been officially selected as the face of Puma's "The Porsche Legacy" collection. His latest updates include his preparation for a second season of The Gangs of London.

Sophie is an actress best known for playing April Maclean in BBC's Doctor Who Spin off 'Class' (BBC & BBC America). Born Sophie Lisa Hopkins in Singapore, Sophie grew up in the Yorkshire Wolds, East Riding of Yorkshire. She trained with Identity School of Acting (IDSA) in London. She currently lives in London, U.K.

Vivian Oparah is a British actress best known for her role as Tanya Adeola in the British science fiction drama, Class.

As a musician, stage performer and screen actor, Oparah has been involved in a number of projects in her recently established career. She has appeared in the production An Octaroon at the Orange Tree Theatre, and will be appearing in the 2018 production of Fanny & Alexander at the Old Vic.

In 2016, Oparah was announced as one of the main cast members of the BBC Three Doctor Who spin-off, Class. Only new to the world of acting at the time, she scored the role after several auditions, a role that caught her interest whilst studying a summer course at the National Youth Theatre.

Vivian Oparah is set to appear in the musical drama film Teen Spirit, and The Rebel.

Peter Capaldi was born in Glasgow, Scotland, to Nancy (Soutar) and Gerald John Capaldi. His parents owned an ice cream business. He is of Italian (from his paternal grandfather), Scottish, and Irish descent. Capaldi attended drama classes and was accepted into the Glasgow School of Art. After graduating he secured his breakthrough role in Local Hero (1983). Prior to becoming an actor he also worked as a graphic designer for BBC Scotland TV.

Peter was announced as the Twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who (2005) on 4th August 2013 on a BBC special programme. He had to hide it from his daughter who remarked to him why it is his name never came up during the buzz. It was a huge relief not to have to keep the secret anymore. His agent called and said "Hello Doctor" when informing him he had gotten the part.

Jordan Renzo was born on 11 February 1993 in London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Class (2016), The Witcher (2019) and Class: The Audio Adventures (2018).

Ben Peel is known for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018), '71 (2014) and Vampire Academy (2014).

Shannon was born in Dublin, Ireland and relocated to London with her family as a young child. She attended drama classes with Anna Scher until the age of 14 when she was paralyzed in diving accident whilst on holiday. She subsequently went on to become the UK's first professional model with a disability and campaigned for better representation of people with disabilities in the media & advertising. Shannon studied Law at university and qualified as a solicitor whilst continuing to pursue her career as an actress. She now divides her time between London and Los Angeles. In 2019 Shannon was named in the Power 100 as one of the most influential disabled people in the UK.

Aaron Neil is known for Paddington 2 (2017), The Promise (2016) and Peaky Blinders (2013).

Natasha Gordon is known for Law & Order: UK (2009), Line of Duty (2012) and You, Me and the Apocalypse (2015).

Anna Shaffer was born on 15 March 1992 in London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011).

Paul Marc Davis is known for Cassandra's Dream (2007), The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007) and Class (2016).

Nigel Betts was born on 15 October 1963 in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Ralph & Katie (2022), The Eustace Bros. (2003) and Emmerdale Farm (1972).

Pooja Shah was born on 8th August 1979 in North London in a Kenyan-Asian family. Grandparents migrated to Kenya from Gujarat in Western India and so the ancestral roots are there.

After studying at local Nursery, Infants and Junior school, she did GCSE at a Girls Grammar School. Took a year out from studies and worked part-time at the Finchley Youth Theatre. She had been a regular member of the Theatre from the age of 12. Did A levels in Performing Arts and Film Studies at a North London College. Straight after the college Pooja Shah went to The University Of Brighton for three years. She graduated in 2001 with a BA Hons Degree in Theatre With Visual Practice.

Pooja Shah trained as an Indian Classical Dancer from very young age and continued till she went to the University. During the second year at secondary school, with two friends decided to learn a Chekhov play, The Proposal, for fun, and were asked to perform at the University of London's Arts Festival. After six nights of performing made up her mind that this was what she wanted to do for a living.

Alex Leak is known for Class (2016), Kin (2021) and The Roof (2016).

Laura June Hudson is known for Johnny English Strikes Again (2018), Wicked Little Letters (2023) and Got to Run (2011).

Satnam Bhogal is known for Three Girls (2017), Holby City (1999) and Steel River Blues (2004).

Ellie James was born on 29 June 1995. She is an actress, known for The Winter King (2023), I May Destroy You (2020) and I Am... (2019).

Moses Adejimi is known for Class (2016), Unforgotten (2015) and The 10 AM (2015).

Assay Hagos is known for Class (2016) and Extraordinary Feats of the Seventh Period (2011).

Shalisha James-Davis is known for Mary Queen of Scots (2018), The Bay of Silence (2020) and Alex Rider (2020).

Samuel Rush is known for Virus Detected (2025), Rob1n (2025) and Out in the Cold (2024).

David is a Scottish actor and comedy writer originally from Largs, Ayrshire.

Now based in LA, David works between theatre and film, having performed at the Royal Shakespeare Company's productions of The Homecoming, Taming of the Shrew, MacBeth and Merchant of Venice, Donmar Warehouse and National Theatre of Scotland's co-production of Be Near Me, Jersey Boys in London's Prince Edward Theatre and Chariots of Fire in London's Gielgud Theatre.

After his own sketch show Dave McG TV received 3,000,000 hits online, David was commissioned by AOL's new comedy channel Quipster to produce comedy content. He is filming his third series for Quipstar.

David also co-invented Game For Fame the No 1 selling board game and Santa VS Jesus

Jami Reid-Quarrell is known for Doctor Who (2005), Luther (2010) and Red Dwarf (1988).