Colin's terminally ill mother. She worries that Colin knows too little about Ray, confronts Ray about allegedly mistreating Colin, and dies several weeks later.
Johnny's former girlfriend working as a file clerk. She reluctantly hosts him but grows frustrated with his behavior. She attempts to mediate between Johnny and Sophie, tries to evict the intruder Jeremy, and briefly reconciles with Johnny before he betrays her trust and leaves.
Jean Horsefall is Dave's wife and an important source of support during his crisis over body image and unemployment. When Dave refuses to return to the performance, Jean encourages him and helps restore his confidence. Her support enables him to rejoin Gaz, Horse, Gerald, Lomper, and Guy before the show.
Alison is a psychic who moves to Bristol and becomes involved in encounters with returning spirits, trying to discover why they haunt the living. She can see Robert Bridge's deceased young son, and repeatedly helps Robert confront his grief. Her powers began in childhood and were intensified by trauma from a serious train crash.
Lisa Unsworth's mother. She initially believes her daughter is safe while in the care of her husband, despite Father Greg's attempt to warn her to watch Lisa closely. After discovering the abuse, she realizes that Greg knew what was happening through confession and angrily lashes out at him.
Michelle is Bob's wife, a middle-class woman who becomes suspicious of his infidelity after noticing warning signs. She confronts Rita and Sue at their homes, takes part in the public argument involving Sue's parents, then angrily ransacks her house and leaves Bob, taking the children with her.
Morwenna is Birdy's nurse and a trusted adult in her household. When Birdy experiences her first period, Morwenna explains how to manage it, helping her understand a change that signals the growing expectations placed upon her as a young woman.
Jessica is Richard's colleague and accompanies him to the farewell party. Richard abandons her there while searching for Natalie, showing that his unresolved attachment to Natalie overrides his immediate social connection with Jessica. The plot summary provides no further information about her role or personal background.
Charles's sister who, along with Norman and Geoff, helps Charles lure Rachel away from Deforest.
Mrs. Joe is Pip's sister, with whom he lives alongside her husband, Joe Gargery. After Pip visits Miss Havisham, he is questioned at home and invents details rather than admitting what really happened. The events shown offer no further information about her role.
Lesley Sharp has 54 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Signature works include Pillion, Naked, Afterlife. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
