Jim Carter tells the story of Lonnie Donegan - a crucial trailblazer in the birth of pop music and modern culture who inspired Lennon and McCartney.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jim CarterSelf | Self |
 Imelda StauntonSelf | Self |
 Paul McCartneySelf | Self |
 Ringo StarrSelf | Self |
 Roger DaltreySelf | Self |
 Van MorrisonSelf | Self |
 Jack WhiteSelf | Self |
 Joe BrownSelf | Self |
| CChris BarberSelf | Self |
| SSheila GreenSelf | Self |
| RRod DavisSelf | Self |
| AAlan "Sticky" WicketSelf | Self |
| PPeter DoneganSelf | Self |
| MMaureen DoneganSelf | Self |
| SSharon DoneganSelf | Self |
 Lonnie DoneganSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |