An adaptation of Zadie Smith's bestseller concerning the lives of two families from as far back as the 1800s and India to late 1990s Willesden.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Phil DavisArchie | Archie |
 Om PuriSamad | Samad |
 Naomie HarrisClara | Clara |
 Archie PanjabiAlsana | Alsana |
 James McAvoyJosh Malfen | Josh Malfen |
 Charlie Creed-MilesRyan Topps | Ryan Topps |
 Geraldine JamesJoyce Malfen | Joyce Malfen |
 Robert BathurstMarcus Malfen | Marcus Malfen |
 Deepak VermaShiva | Shiva |
 Mona HammondHortense | Hortense |
 Jeff MirzaMo | Mo |
 Kammy DarweishArdashir | Ardashir |
| SSarah OzekeIrie | Irie |
 Christopher SimpsonMagid / Millat | Magid / Millat |
 Nina WadiaNeena | Neena |
 San ShellaYoung Samad | Young Samad |
 Bryan DickYoung Archie | Young Archie |
 Maggie O'NeillPoppy | Poppy |
 Russell BrandMerlin | Merlin |