Ordinary Lies
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | March 17, 2015 |
| Founder | Danny Brocklehurst (creator/writer) |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
Key people | Nicola Shindler (executive producer), Charlotte Moore (BBC commissioner) |
| Products | Drama television series |
| Website | www |
Ordinary Lies is a British drama television series that debuted on BBC One on 17 March 2015. The initial six-episode season, penned by Danny Brocklehurst, unfolds within a car dealership setting. The follow-up six-episode season takes place in the warehouse of a sports equipment company located in Wales. Executive production was led by Nicola Shindler, with the series commissioned for the BBC by Charlotte Moore. The show broadened its global audience by premiering on Australia's BBC First on 25 July 2015.
Season 1
Set at JS Motors, a car dealership in Warrington, the story revolves around ordinary employees who conceal troubling secrets. As the narrative progresses, the deceptions intensify, leading to dramatic and unforeseen outcomes.
Season 2
The focus shifts to Coopers Outdoors, a Cardiff-based sports goods firm, where each staff member carries a hidden dark secret.
Season 1 (2015)
- Max Beesley portrays Mike Hill, co-owner and manager engaged in an affair with Beth
- Jo Joyner plays Beth Corbin, deputy manager whose husband has been missing for a year
- Michelle Keegan as Tracy Shawcross, receptionist caught up in drug trafficking
- Sally Lindsay acts as Kathy Kavanagh, Mike’s secretary frustrated by her husband’s sexual difficulties
- Shazad Latif as Rick Ahmed, mechanic involved with Mike’s underage daughter Ruby (episodes 1–4)
- Jason Manford features as Marty McLean, salesman who fabricates his wife’s death to retain his employment
- Mackenzie Crook as Pete Blythman, salesman and former gambler
Season 2 (2016)
- Matt Di Angelo as Robert 'Fletch' Fletcher, warehouse picker struggling with marital issues after reconnecting with his father
- Kimberley Nixon as Holly Pryce, PA and girlfriend envious of others’ lifestyles
- Rebekah Staton portrays Wendy Walker, forklift operator whose life is disrupted by an abusive ex-girlfriend’s return
- Angela Griffin as Jenna Moss, general manager responsible for warehouse operations and sales
- Joel Fry plays Billy 'Toke' Tokington, warehouse manager who leads a double life combating crime at night
- Con O'Neill as Joe Brierley, Head of Sales suspicious about his wife’s loyalty
- Luke Bailey portrays Ash Driscoll, new employee entangled in a destructive relationship with Ally
- Jennifer Nicholas appears as Ally, a recently divorced call centre worker
Season 1 (2015)
- George Bukhari as Fat Jason, salesman dealing with weight challenges
- Rebecca Callard as Grace, accountant involved romantically with Marty
- Belinda Stewart-Wilson as Alison Hill, Mike’s estranged spouse
- Manjinder Virk as Marianne Morton, receptionist who had an affair with Beth's missing husband
- Fisayo Akinade plays Ziggy, mechanic working alongside Rick
- Cat Simmons as Emma, accountant engaged to Jez
- Kris Mochrie as Jez, Emma's fiancé
- Cherrelle Skeete appears as Viv Baxter, receptionist connected to drug trafficking (episodes 1–2)
- Erin Shanagher portrays Katriana McLean, Marty’s ill wife whom he claims is deceased (episode 1)
- Tony Maudsley as Ralf Kavanagh, Kathy’s husband (episode 3)
- Edward MacLiam plays Niall, Kathy’s partner (episode 3)
- Holly Earl as Ruby Hill, Mike's daughter involved with Rick (episode 4)
- Ellie Haddington portrays Gina Corbin, Beth’s mother-in-law (episodes 5–6)
- Shaun Dooley appears as Dave Corbin, Beth’s estranged husband (episode 6)
Series 2 (2016)
- Jill Halfpenny portrays Belinda Brierley, Joe's spouse, who becomes the subject of suspicion regarding unfaithfulness (episode 1)
- Griff Rhys Jones appears as Patrick, the father from whom Fletch has been estranged (episode 5)
- Elen Rhys plays Caz, Fletch's wife, who facilitates the reunion between Fletch and his father
- Gareth Pierce takes on the role of Karl Shelvey, a call centre employee and close companion of Ray
- Noel Sullivan acts as Neil, a forklift operator and Holly’s boyfriend
- Ian Davies features as Ray, a co-worker at the call centre and friend to Karl
- Ella Peel is cast as Chrissy, a young girl placed under Toke’s guardianship (episode 3)
- Elinor Crawley plays Sarah-Jane, a personal assistant hired by Jenna following Holly’s departure
- Aled Pugh appears as Lenny, a warehouse picker associated with a local gang (episode 4)
Series 1 (2015)
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External links
- IMDb entry: Ordinary Lies
- Epguides listing: Ordinary Lies
- Official BBC programme page
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