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Scotsman
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Who is in the cast of Death Valley? BBC cast
Timothy Spall leads the cast of Death Valley - but who else is in the BBC series? 🔍 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Death Valley features Harry Potter stars in its cast. Timothy Spall plays one of the lead roles in the crime series. But who else is in the BBC drama? Death Valley will return for the final episode of its first series on the BBC. The crime drama - featuring an unlikely sleuthing duo - has captivated audiences since its debut last month. The six-part series is set and filmed in Wales and follows a retired TV actor helping a detective solve crimes around town. Timothy Spall leads the cast - but there are plenty of other familiar faces. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But where exactly do you recognise the actors in the show from? Here's all you need to know: What time is Death Valley on TV today? Timothy Spall (L) and Gwyneth Keyworth (R) in Death Valley | BBC The show will be airing its season one finale tonight (June 29) and it is set to take place in the gap between the Glastonbury coverage on BBC One. Following Rod Stewart, Death Valley is set to begin at 8.45pm and will continue until 9.30pm - with Olivia Rodrigo's performance coming afterwards . If you are wondering what to expect from the latest episode, the preview via Radio Times reads: 'John's role as a consultant with Mid Wales police is made official, and he and Janie are tasked with solving the murder of a mechanic during a reunion party at Janie's old school. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Links emerge to DC Chaudhry's recently unearthed cold case, concerning a body uncovered in a drain, and the suicide of Janie's teenage best friend 15 years previously.' Who is in the cast of Death Valley? The show features plenty of familiar faces and recognisable names beyond just Timothy Spall, of course. The BBC has confirmed the main and guest actors: Main cast Timothy Spall as John Chapel Gwyneth Keyworth as DS Janie Mallowan Steffan Rhodri as DCI Barry Clarke Alexandria Riley as Baxter Rithvik Andugula as DC Evan Chaudhry Guest actors Melanie Walters as Yvonne Patricia Hodge as Helena Remy Beasley as Rhiannon Mike Bubbins as Tony Sian Gibson as Wendy Amy Morgan as Sioned Steve Spiers as Lloyd Eryn Kelleher as Ava Nathan Foad as Owen Where do you know the cast of Death Valley? Like his character in the show, Timothy Spall is a national treasure and needs no introduction. However, just in case you may remember him from his award winning role as artist J.M.W Turner in the film Mr Turner - and he was also Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter films. Spall originally shot to fame as Barry Spencer Taylor in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. He was also part of the cast for The Sixth Commandment in 2023. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The other lead actor in the show, Gwyneth Keyworth, may not have quite the same length of career as Timothy Spall but she has had some memorable roles. She played Clea in the fifth season of Game of Thrones, as well as appearing in shows like Defending the Guilty and Misfits. Gavin and Stacey fans will undoubtedly recognise Steffan Rhodri from his iconic turn as Dave Coaches in the legendary sitcom. He also appeared in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1. Meanwhile, Alexandria Riley is best known for her role as DI Ella Richards in The Pembrokeshire Murders - for which she was nominated for a BAFTA Cymru award. She also had a role in season two of The End of the F***ing World and plays Camille Sims in the Apple TV show Silo - alongside Rebecca Ferguson. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Who is in the cast of Death Valley? Full list
Death Valley features stars from Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and Gavin and Stacey 👀 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Timothy Spall leads the cast of this BBC mystery series. Death Valley also features other familiar faces. But who exactly is in the cast of the six-part show? Death Valley will continue this weekend with a brand new episode on the BBC. The six-part mystery series set in Wales follows a mismatched duo of crime fighters. Timothy Spall takes on the starring role as a national treasure turned amateur detective. However he is not the only familiar face in the cast. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But who else do you recognise in Death Valley - and where do you know them from? Here's all you need to know: What time is Death Valley on TV today? Timothy Spall (L) and Gwyneth Keyworth (R) in Death Valley | BBC The latest episode of the mystery series will be broadcast on the BBC later today (June 15). It is set to start at 8.15pm and will run for approximately 45 minutes, finishing at 9pm. If you don't want to wait for the rest of the season, the full Death Valley boxset is already available on iPlayer. All six episodes are available to watch right now. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The preview for the latest episode, via Radio Times, reads: 'Janie investigates the murder of an am-dram theatre director. She enlists John's help, and he takes matters into his own hands and joins the cast of the theatre group's next play. 'He finds himself unexpectedly reminded of why he fell in love with acting in the first place, while a downtrodden suspect standing up for themselves inspires Janie to confront her own demons from the past.' Who is in the cast of Death Valley? The show features plenty of familiar faces and recognisable names beyond just Timothy Spall, of course. The BBC has confirmed the main and guest actors: Main cast Timothy Spall as John Chapel Gwyneth Keyworth as DS Janie Mallowan Steffan Rhodri as DCI Barry Clarke Alexandria Riley as Baxter Rithvik Andugula as DC Evan Chaudhry Guest actors Melanie Walters as Yvonne Patricia Hodge as Helena Remy Beasley as Rhiannon Mike Bubbins as Tony Sian Gibson as Wendy Amy Morgan as Sioned Steve Spiers as Lloyd Eryn Kelleher as Ava Nathan Foad as Owen Where do you know the cast of Death Valley? Like his character in the show, Timothy Spall is a national treasure and needs no introduction. However, just in case you may remember him from his award winning role as artist J.M.W Turner in the film Mr Turner - and he was also Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter films. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Spall originally shot to fame as Barry Spencer Taylor in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. He was also part of the cast for The Sixth Commandment in 2023. The other lead actor in the show, Gwyneth Keyworth, may not have quite the same length of career as Timothy Spall but she has had some memorable roles. She played Clea in the fifth season of Game of Thrones, as well as appearing in shows like Defending the Guilty and Misfits. Gavin and Stacey fans will undoubtedly recognise Steffan Rhodri from his iconic turn as Dave Coaches in the legendary sitcom. He also appeared in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1. Meanwhile, Alexandria Riley is best known for her role as DI Ella Richards in The Pembrokeshire Murders - for which she was nominated for a BAFTA Cymru award. She also had a role in season two of The End of the F***ing World and plays Camille Sims in the Apple TV show Silo - alongside Rebecca Ferguson. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Wales Online
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Death Valley's Timothy Spall's 'pain and horror' over health scare
Death Valley's Timothy Spall's 'pain and horror' over health scare The award-winning actor said his leukaemia diagnosis was 'a shock' Timothy Spall stars as John Chapel in the new BBC comedy crime dram Death Valley Actor and BAFTA winner, Timothy Spall has shared his harrowing experience of facing leukaemia, revealing there was a point where he feared he "might not make it". The 68-year-old will star in BBC's new comedy crime drama, Death Valley, where he plays retired TV detective John Chapel. The esteemed actor, is celebrated for his decades of work on TV and film, notably his roles as Barry in '80s classic Auf Wiedersehen, Pet and Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter series as well as his performance in the 2014 film Mr Turner. After receiving a diagnosis of the life limiting condition, he described the prospect of leaving his family as "unbearable". In an intimate discussion with Saga Magazine, Spall recounted the moment he received his leukaemia diagnosis in 1996, and the ensuing "horror" at the thought of dying and its impact on his family. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . He said: "I was 39 and we had three kids, and out of the blue I was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease called acute myeloid leukaemia. When I was told I had it, I got down on my knees and asked God to spare me for my family." Timothy continued, reflecting on the darkest times: "There was a time when they thought I might not make it. The only really unbearable thing was what my family would do if I went? I wouldn't be there to look after them, and that was my job as a husband and father." The English actor is happily married to writer Shane Spall and is the proud father of three children: Rafe, Pascale, and Mercedes. Article continues below Spall delved deeper into his emotional turmoil: "The pain and the horror of what me dying would do to the people I loved was the only unbearable side of it. The rest I could take. "One day, between treatments, the doctors had done tests and they thought I'd relapsed. A massive mushroom-type thing had grown in my lung. I was about to go and have full body radiation and a bone marrow transplant knowing there were things in my body that'd potentially kill me. That morning, I woke up and thought, sod this, I'm not going to die." When discussing his relationship with his wife of 44 years, he said that the pair were inseparable and practically joined at the hip. He explained: "We got married four months after we met. I think there is a lot to be said for marrying someone you don't know. I was just in love with her. She is also my best mate." Timothy and his wife, also share a love for Wales. His new venture, Death Valley, was filmed and is set in South Wales which the actor called "extremely beautiful." He said: "I have worked in Wales a couple of times, and my wife and I also went all along the coast on our boat. I know every port along the way, so I've spent a bit of time there, the coast is so beautiful." Timothy continued: "Cardiff is a lovely, very friendly, and welcoming place. We were based in Cardiff, but you are half an hour away from the most exquisite countryside." Article continues below The leading actor, who plays TV detective John Chapel, even calls it "god's country" at one point in the series. Death Valley will air on Sunday, May 25 at 8.15pm on BBC One, however the whole boxset will be launching on BBC iPlayer at the same time.
The Independent
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Timothy Spall reveals he thought he ‘might not make it' after leukaemia diagnosis
Actor Timothy Spall thought he 'might not make it' after being diagnosed with leukaemia. The award-winning star, 68, who is known for playing Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter film series and starring in 2014 film Mr Turner, said the thought of leaving his family behind was 'unbearable'. Speaking to Saga Magazine, the actor spoke about his leukaemia diagnosis, which he received in 1996, and the 'horror' of what dying would do to his family. He said: 'I was 39 and we had three kids, and out of the blue I was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease called acute myeloid leukaemia. When I was told I had it, I got down on my knees and asked God to spare me for my family. 'There was a time when they thought I might not make it. The only really unbearable thing was what my family would do if I went? I wouldn't be there to look after them, and that was my job as a husband and father. 'The pain and the horror of what me dying would do to the people I loved was the only unbearable side of it. The rest I could take. 'One day, between treatments, the doctors had done tests and they thought I'd relapsed. A massive mushroom-type thing had grown in my lung. I was about to go and have full body radiation and a bone marrow transplant knowing there were things in my body that'd potentially kill me. That morning, I woke up and thought, sod this, I'm not going to die.' Spall is married to writer Shane Spall and has three children named Rafe, Pascale, and Mercedes. He added: 'We've been married for 44 years and are inseparable. Joined at the hip. We got married four months after we met. I think there is a lot to be said for marrying someone you don't know. I was just in love with her. She is also my best mate.' The English actor won the Bafta for Leading Actor in 2024 for his role of Peter Farquhar in the true crime series, The Sixth Commandment, beating Succession star Brian Cox. He also portrayed the Duke of Norfolk in the hit BBC Two series Wolf Hall, following the life of Thomas Cromwell, the principal adviser to Henry VIII. Spall said: 'I thought it was a shoo-in for Brian Cox because Succession was such a popular show, and he was brilliant. 'It was my sixth Bafta nomination, and I got used to doing the 'smile', so I thought it was going to be another one of those. 'When I won it, I was genuinely surprised.'
BreakingNews.ie
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Timothy Spall thought he ‘might not make it' after leukaemia diagnosis
Actor Timothy Spall thought he 'might not make it' after being diagnosed with leukaemia. The award-winning star, 68, who is known for playing Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter film series and starring in 2014 film Mr Turner, said the thought of leaving his family behind was 'unbearable'. Advertisement Speaking to Saga Magazine, the actor spoke about his leukaemia diagnosis, which he received in 1996, and the 'horror' of what dying would do to his family. He said: 'I was 39 and we had three kids, and out of the blue I was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease called acute myeloid leukaemia. When I was told I had it, I got down on my knees and asked God to spare me for my family. Timothy Spall won the Leading Actor award for The Sixth Commandment at the Bafta TV Awards 2024 (Ian West/PA) 'There was a time when they thought I might not make it. The only really unbearable thing was what my family would do if I went? I wouldn't be there to look after them, and that was my job as a husband and father. 'The pain and the horror of what me dying would do to the people I loved was the only unbearable side of it. The rest I could take. Advertisement 'One day, between treatments, the doctors had done tests and they thought I'd relapsed. A massive mushroom-type thing had grown in my lung. I was about to go and have full body radiation and a bone marrow transplant knowing there were things in my body that'd potentially kill me. That morning, I woke up and thought, sod this, I'm not going to die.' Spall is married to writer Shane Spall and has three children named Rafe, Pascale, and Mercedes. He added: 'We've been married for 44 years and are inseparable. Joined at the hip. We got married four months after we met. I think there is a lot to be said for marrying someone you don't know. I was just in love with her. She is also my best mate.' Timothy Spall said he was 'genuinely surprised' to win the Leading Actor Bafta last year (Ian West/PA) The English actor won the Bafta for Leading Actor in 2024 for his role of Peter Farquhar in the true crime series, The Sixth Commandment, beating Succession star Brian Cox. Advertisement He also portrayed the Duke of Norfolk in the hit BBC Two series Wolf Hall, following the life of Thomas Cromwell, the principal adviser to Henry VIII. Spall said: 'I thought it was a shoo-in for Brian Cox because Succession was such a popular show, and he was brilliant. 'It was my sixth Bafta nomination, and I got used to doing the 'smile', so I thought it was going to be another one of those. 'When I won it, I was genuinely surprised.' Advertisement
