Breaking Glass is the story of punk singer Kate and her meteoric rise to stardom. Starting out in the rock pubs of London, Kate, assisted by her manager Danny, becomes a huge star overnight. Once at the top the pressure is immense as Kate's band are squeezed out and she is left to cope alone in the spotlight.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Hazel O'ConnorKate | Kate |
 Phil DanielsDanny | Danny |
 Jon FinchWoods | Woods |
 Jonathan PryceKen | Ken |
 Peter-Hugo DalyMick | Mick |
 Mark WingettTony | Tony |
| GGary TibbsDave | Dave |
| CCharles WegnerCampbell | Campbell |
 Mark Wing-DaveyFordyce | Fordyce |
| HHugh ThomasDavis | Davis |
 Derek ThompsonAndy | Andy |
| NNigel HumphreysBrian | Brian |
 Ken CampbellPublican | Publican |
 Lowri Ann RichardsJane | Jane |
 Peter TilburyCID Officer | CID Officer |
 Richard GriffithsStudio Engineer | Studio Engineer |
 Janine DuvitskiJackie | Jackie |
 Vass AndersonDoctor | Doctor |
 Jim BroadbentStation Porter | Station Porter |
 Michael KitchenLarner | Larner |
 Jonathan LynnRadio DJ | Radio DJ |
 Peter CellierGarage Customer | Garage Customer |
 Richard HopeAudition Musician | Audition Musician |
 Kenneth MacDonaldSecurity Man | Security Man |
 Gary OlsenGuy at Bar | Guy at Bar |
 Gary HoltonPunk Musician | Punk Musician |
| CChristopher DriscollBarman | Barman |
 Zoot MoneyPromotions Man | Promotions Man |
| HHarry FielderPoliceman | Policeman |
 Patrick MurrayInjured Boy | Injured Boy |