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Backup (TV Series 1995–1997) Poster

(1995–1997)

Full Cast & Crew

Series Directed by 

Jan Sargent ... (6 episodes, 1995-1997)
Bob Blagden ... (5 episodes, 1995-1997)
Douglas Mackinnon ... (3 episodes, 1995)

Series Writing Credits  

Nigel McCrery ... (creator) (8 episodes, 1995-1997)
Nigel McCrery ... (series devised by) (6 episodes, 1995)
Roy Mitchell ... (series devised by) (6 episodes, 1995)
Roy Mitchell ... (writer) (4 episodes, 1995-1997)
Roy Mitchell ... (by) (2 episodes, 1995)
Avril E. Russell ... (by) (1 episode, 1995)
Avril E. Russell ... (writer) (1 episode, 1997)
Steve Trafford ... (by) (2 episodes, 1995)
Robin Mukherjee ... (writer) (2 episodes, 1997)
Simon Andrew Stirling ... (by) (1 episode, 1995)
Susan Wilkins ... (writer) (1 episode, 1997)

Series Cast complete, awaiting verification  

Martin Troakes Martin Troakes ...  Sgt. Bill 'Sarge' Parkin 14 episodes, 1995-1997
Christopher John Hall Christopher John Hall ...  PC Eric 'Token' Warren 14 episodes, 1995-1997
Nick Miles Nick Miles ...  PC John 'Thug' Barrett 14 episodes, 1995-1997
Katrina Levon Katrina Levon ...  PC Gill 'Dippy' Copson 14 episodes, 1995-1997
Calum MacPherson ...  PC Roger 'Flub' Tennant 14 episodes, 1995-1997
William Tapley ...  PC Lionel 'Oz' Adams 14 episodes, 1995-1997
Adam Morris ...  Insp. 'Jean' Harlow / ... 13 episodes, 1995-1997
Christopher Quinn Christopher Quinn ...  PC Goole 13 episodes, 1995-1997
Peter Sullivan ...  Det. Insp. Overton / ... 12 episodes, 1995-1997
Annie Miles ...  Tracy 11 episodes, 1995-1997
Amelda Brown ...  Brenda Parkin 9 episodes, 1995-1997
Alex Norton ...  PC Ian 'Jock' Macrae 8 episodes, 1995
Colette Koo Colette Koo ...  PC Susan 'Bruce' Li 8 episodes, 1995
Oliver Milburn ...  PC Wayne 'Bog' Cheetham 8 episodes, 1995
Suzan Crowley ...  D.C.I. Helen Chivers / ... 8 episodes, 1995
Sam Cox Sam Cox ...  Spt. Hallsworth / ... 6 episodes, 1995
Beverly Hills ...  Kate Warren 6 episodes, 1995
Matthew Rhys ...  PC Steve Higson 6 episodes, 1997
James Gaddas ...  PC Jim 'Grim' Reaper 6 episodes, 1997
Kate Gartside ...  Det. Sgt. Kath Reaper / ... 4 episodes, 1997
Terry John Terry John ...  Sgt. Gillard / ... 3 episodes, 1995
Roy Lee Roy Lee ...  Eamonn Vernon / ... 3 episodes, 1995
James Clyde ...  Foxton 3 episodes, 1995
Trevor Byfield Trevor Byfield ...  Gifford 3 episodes, 1995
Keeley Forsyth Keeley Forsyth ...  Tania 3 episodes, 1997
Bernard Latham Bernard Latham ...  Armitage 3 episodes, 1997
Charles Simpson Charles Simpson ...  Dave 2 episodes, 1995
Kate Crutchley Kate Crutchley ...  Flo Barrett 2 episodes, 1995-1997
Daniella Wheatley Daniella Wheatley ...  Ayshea / ... 2 episodes, 1995
Sara Carver ...  Letitia Halifax 2 episodes, 1995
Alan Cooke Alan Cooke ...  Beckwith 2 episodes, 1995
Richard Cambridge ...  Tony Squire 2 episodes, 1997
Joe Tucker ...  Kevin Simpson 2 episodes, 1997
David Shane David Shane ...  Liam 2 episodes, 1997
Paul Young Paul Young ...  Chief Insp. Best 1 episode, 1995
Andrew Powell Andrew Powell ...  Det. Sgt. Mongreadin 1 episode, 1995
Jonty Stephens Jonty Stephens ...  D.C. Stoppard 1 episode, 1995
Connor McIntyre ...  Instructor 1 episode, 1995
Sean Scanlan Sean Scanlan ...  John Kerridge 1 episode, 1995
Julianne White ...  Raelene Adams 1 episode, 1995
Michael Bertenshaw Michael Bertenshaw ...  Lane 1 episode, 1995
Stuart Fox Stuart Fox ...  D.I. Wasteney 1 episode, 1995
Fiona Johnson Fiona Johnson ...  Melanie 1 episode, 1995
Dave Duffy Dave Duffy ...  Det. Spt. Lawlor 1 episode, 1995
Tristan Meecham Tristan Meecham ...  Nick Adams 1 episode, 1995
Richard Cordery Richard Cordery ...  Dan Romilley 1 episode, 1995
Anthony Smee Anthony Smee ...  D.C.I. Milne 1 episode, 1995
Andy Hay ...  Evans 1 episode, 1995
David Stoll David Stoll ...  Ted 1 episode, 1995
Michelle Byatt Michelle Byatt ...  Karen 1 episode, 1995
Dido Miles Dido Miles ...  Joyce 1 episode, 1995
Sam Halpenny ...  Tony Deeley 1 episode, 1995
Paul Viragh Paul Viragh ...  James 1 episode, 1995
Martin O'Brien Martin O'Brien ...  Shane 1 episode, 1995
Anna Mottram Anna Mottram ...  Irene 1 episode, 1995
Sarah Smart ...  Karen 1 episode, 1995
Ayub Khan-Din ...  Ali 1 episode, 1995
Mickey Jones Mickey Jones ...  Moss 1 episode, 1995
Hilary Reynolds Hilary Reynolds ...  Sarah Devanney 1 episode, 1995
Emma Rees Emma Rees ...  Sharon 1 episode, 1995
Angela Belton Angela Belton ...  Susan Deeley 1 episode, 1995
Michelle Bonnard ...  Elaine 1 episode, 1995
Timothy Watson ...  Alan Forbes 1 episode, 1995
Jake Abraham Jake Abraham ...  Olly 1 episode, 1995
Donna Alexander Donna Alexander ...  Cheryll 1 episode, 1995
Liz Brailsford Liz Brailsford ...  Angela 1 episode, 1995
Ian Blower Ian Blower ...  Brian Spink 1 episode, 1995
Steve Toussaint ...  Ralf Johnson 1 episode, 1995
Peter Waddington ...  Hopley 1 episode, 1995
Pamela Moiseiwitsch Pamela Moiseiwitsch ...  Christina 1 episode, 1995
Donna Smart Donna Smart ...  Michelle 1 episode, 1995
James Olver James Olver ...  Chris 1 episode, 1995
Dominic Rickhards Dominic Rickhards ...  Dent 1 episode, 1995
Balraj Singh Somal Balraj Singh Somal ...  Dr. Sharma 1 episode, 1995
Joanne Eley Joanne Eley ...  Val 1 episode, 1995
Dalton Walters Dalton Walters ...  Ashley 1 episode, 1995
Vinny Dhillon Vinny Dhillon ...  Seetha 1 episode, 1995
Gerry Hinks Gerry Hinks ...  Vicar 1 episode, 1995
Laura Beckford Laura Beckford ...  Tina 1 episode, 1995
Darren Bastable Darren Bastable ...  Pez 1 episode, 1995
Kim Durham Kim Durham ...  First Attacker 1 episode, 1995
Alex Tetteh-Lartey Alex Tetteh-Lartey ...  Dosser 1 episode, 1995
Seth Jee Seth Jee ...  Boom 1 episode, 1995
Norman Roberts Norman Roberts ...  Rasta 1 episode, 1995
Christopher Birch Christopher Birch ...  Insp. Frater 1 episode, 1995
Alex Jones Alex Jones ...  Second Attacker 1 episode, 1995
Dan Dailey Dan Dailey ...  Hotel Porter 1 episode, 1995
Will Farraday Will Farraday ...  Mick 1 episode, 1995
Stella Moray Stella Moray ...  Betty 1 episode, 1995
Steve Paget ...  C.I.D. Officer 1 episode, 1995
Graeme Eton Graeme Eton ...  Insp. Kender 1 episode, 1995
Joyce Gibbs Joyce Gibbs ...  Mrs. Clark 1 episode, 1995
Aaron Clemenson Aaron Clemenson ...  Ronnie 1 episode, 1995
David Perks David Perks ...  Drugs Squad Officer 1 episode, 1995
Maryann Turner ...  Madge 1 episode, 1995
Louis Murrall ...  Paul 1 episode, 1995
Greg Hobbs ...  PC Stockdale 1 episode, 1995
Ron Webster Ron Webster ...  Social Worker 1 episode, 1995
Arthur Kelly Arthur Kelly ...  Fan 1 1 episode, 1995
Nrinder Dhudwar Nrinder Dhudwar ...  Flasher 1 episode, 1995
Christopher Gilbert Christopher Gilbert ...  Caretaker 1 episode, 1995
Andrew Lawden ...  Peter 1 episode, 1995
Sean Carlsen Sean Carlsen ...  Fan 2 1 episode, 1995
Di Sherlock Di Sherlock ...  Susan Stanley 1 episode, 1995
Joanne Redman Joanne Redman ...  Adam's Neighbour 1 episode, 1995
Eve Polycarpou Eve Polycarpou ...  Cllr. Baxter 1 episode, 1995
Wayne Mason Wayne Mason ...  1st Black Youth 1 episode, 1995
Sarah Sharp Sarah Sharp ...  Miss Chaplin 1 episode, 1995
Jonathan Owen Jonathan Owen ...  Barman 1 episode, 1995
Michael Sadler Michael Sadler ...  Punter 1 episode, 1995
Roger Bill Roger Bill ...  Resident 1 episode, 1995
Steve Fortune Steve Fortune ...  Jim Parkes 1 episode, 1995
Bella Hamblin ...  W.P.C. 1 episode, 1995
Madeline Adams Madeline Adams ...  Michelle's Mother 1 episode, 1995
Paul Dore Paul Dore ...  Beat PC 1 episode, 1995
Ian Brooker ...  Kindly Vicar 1 episode, 1995
Ian Kelland Ian Kelland ...  Local PC 1 episode, 1995
Sharon Duncan-Brewster ...  Janice 1 episode, 1995
Colin McFarlane ...  DCI Clews 1 episode, 1995
Trevor Thomas Trevor Thomas ...  Linton McLinton 1 episode, 1995
Anthony Warren ...  Ainsley McLinton 1 episode, 1995
Ruby Turner Ruby Turner ...  Aunt Pearl 1 episode, 1995
Laura Davenport Laura Davenport ...  Coroner Phelps 1 episode, 1995
Robert McIntosh Robert McIntosh ...  Dr. Bannen 1 episode, 1995
James Vaughan James Vaughan ...  Det. Insp. Lundy 1 episode, 1995
Willie Payne Willie Payne ...  Old black man 1 episode, 1995
Martin Matthews Martin Matthews ...  ACC Benyon 1 episode, 1995
Derek Elroy Derek Elroy ...  Young black man 1 episode, 1995
Loretta Parnell Loretta Parnell ...  Tasha 1 episode, 1995
Donald T. Allen Donald T. Allen ...  Young black man 1 episode, 1995
Kate Hillier Kate Hillier ...  WPC 1 episode, 1995
Ruddy L. Davis Ruddy L. Davis ...  Pastor Manners 1 episode, 1995
Don Warrington ...  Youden 1 episode, 1997
Melanie Walters ...  Sally Vaughan 1 episode, 1997
Barry Jackson ...  Doctor Flynn 1 episode, 1997
Zita Sattar ...  Meera 1 episode, 1997
Steve Huison ...  David Stone 1 episode, 1997
Daniel Newman Daniel Newman ...  Toby Skinner 1 episode, 1997
Meera Simhan ...  Meera 1 episode, 1997
Mamta Kaash ...  Madhu 1 episode, 1997
Rob Spendlove Rob Spendlove ...  Christopher Carter 1 episode, 1997
Albert Moses ...  Shiv 1 episode, 1997
George Irving ...  Jennings 1 episode, 1997
Billy Geraghty Billy Geraghty ...  David Coupland 1 episode, 1997
Nicolas Tennant Nicolas Tennant ...  Dougie Skinner 1 episode, 1997
Judith Barker Judith Barker ...  Jean Armitage 1 episode, 1997
Lynda Rooke Lynda Rooke ...  Gloria Skinner 1 episode, 1997
Jacki Piper Jacki Piper ...  Jury Foreman 1 episode, 1997
Joseph Blatchley ...  Det. Insp. Coates 1 episode, 1997
Eddie O'Connell Eddie O'Connell ...  Jefferson Taylor 1 episode, 1997
Rachel Victoria Roberts Rachel Victoria Roberts ...  Sheila 1 episode, 1997
Stephen Critchlow ...  Gallie 1 episode, 1997
Neil Phillips Neil Phillips ...  Mike Skinner 1 episode, 1997
Paul Jerricho ...  Simmons 1 episode, 1997
Anthony Jackson Anthony Jackson ...  Talbot 1 episode, 1997
Al Ashton Al Ashton ...  Jim Kellett 1 episode, 1997
Adam Robertson ...  George 1 episode, 1997
Badi Uzzaman ...  Sharma 1 episode, 1997
Michael Stainton Michael Stainton ...  Mountford 1 episode, 1997
Rupert Baker ...  Chief Constable Ames 1 episode, 1997
Mark Spalding ...  Mr. Thomas 1 episode, 1997
Colin MacLachlan Colin MacLachlan ...  David Rich 1 episode, 1997
Freddie Earlle ...  Jim Holmes 1 episode, 1997
Martin Stone Martin Stone ...  Benson 1 episode, 1997
Tyrone Huggins Tyrone Huggins ...  Det. Insp. Halwoon 1 episode, 1997
Peter Pacey ...  Alan Vaughan 1 episode, 1997
Bob Mason Bob Mason ...  Det. Insp. Stott 1 episode, 1997
Peter Stockbridge Peter Stockbridge ...  Tompson 1 episode, 1997
Georgia Mitchell Georgia Mitchell ...  Trish 1 episode, 1997
Lena Andersson Lena Andersson ...  Sally 1 episode, 1997
Dean Leon Finlan ...  Thomas 1 episode, 1997
Stacy Davies Stacy Davies ...  Farmer 1 episode, 1997
Suzanne Sinclair Suzanne Sinclair ...  Jacqueline Kinnaird 1 episode, 1997
David Telfer David Telfer ...  Donald 1 episode, 1997
Laura Cox Laura Cox ...  Ruth Simmons 1 episode, 1997
Ian Price Ian Price ...  Coroner 1 episode, 1997
Ian Ashpitel Ian Ashpitel ...  Det. Con. Taplow 1 episode, 1997
Marc Finn Marc Finn ...  Don 1 episode, 1997
Barry Ewart Barry Ewart ...  Sean Hannigan 1 episode, 1997
Emilie Oldknow Emilie Oldknow ...  Zoe Thomas 1 episode, 1997
Richard Avery Richard Avery ...  Whitlock 1 episode, 1997
Chris Johnston Chris Johnston ...  Simpson Sr. 1 episode, 1997
Shaun Chawdhary Shaun Chawdhary ...  Deepak 1 episode, 1997
Teresa McElroy ...  Dr. Hallsman 1 episode, 1997
Philip Childs Philip Childs ...  Jago 1 episode, 1997
Barbara Elbourn ...  Mrs. Kinnaird 1 episode, 1997
The Oddballs The Oddballs ...  Naked Balloon Dancers 1 episode, 1997
Julia Chatterley Julia Chatterley ...  Lynne Vaughan 1 episode, 1997
Judi Armstrong Judi Armstrong ...  Angela Skully 1 episode, 1997
Richard Haydn Richard Haydn ...  Neil 1 episode, 1997
Alison Belbin Alison Belbin ...  Mrs. Kellet 1 episode, 1997
Marie Clifford Marie Clifford ...  Mrs. Thomas 1 episode, 1997
Dan Rosewarne Dan Rosewarne ...  PC Welbourne 1 episode, 1997
Chung Tang Chung Tang ...  Phil 1 episode, 1997
Nike White Nike White ...  Claire 1 episode, 1997
Nick Owenford ...  Fan (uncredited) 1 episode, 1995
Assad Raja ...  Asif (uncredited) 1 episode, 1995
Mina Afzali Mina Afzali ...  Extra (uncredited) 1 episode, 1995
Christopher Nichol Christopher Nichol ...  Doctor (uncredited) 1 episode, 1995

Series Produced by 

Martin Page ... associate producer (14 episodes, 1995-1997)
Hilary Salmon ... producer (14 episodes, 1995-1997)
Caroline Oulton ... executive producer (8 episodes, 1995)
Chris Parr ... executive producer (8 episodes, 1995)
Tony Virgo ... executive producer (6 episodes, 1997)
Julian Murphy ... executive producer (unknown episodes)

Series Music by 

John Lunn ... (6 episodes, 1995)

Series Cinematography by 

Steve Saunderson ... (6 episodes, 1995)
Peter Fearon ... (unknown episodes)

Series Editing by 

Beverley Mills ... (3 episodes, 1995)
John Rosser ... (3 episodes, 1995)
Niven Howie ... (unknown episodes)

Series Casting By 

Joan McCann ... (6 episodes, 1995)

Series Production Design by 

John Ellis ... (3 episodes, 1995)
Nigel Jones ... (3 episodes, 1995)

Series Art Direction by 

Martin Boddison ... (3 episodes, 1995)
Mark Hudson ... (3 episodes, 1995)
Diana Moore ... (unknown episodes)

Series Costume Design by 

Jeremy Turner ... (4 episodes, 1995)
Sally Pearson ... (2 episodes, 1995)
Paul Higton ... (unknown episodes)

Series Makeup Department 

Tracy Southam ... make-up designer (6 episodes, 1995)
Jane Lumb ... make-up assistant (1 episode, 1995)
Vicky Newman ... make-up assistant (1 episode, 1995)

Series Production Management 

Sam Hill ... production manager (5 episodes, 1995)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director 

Patrick James Stephens ... third assistant director (8 episodes, 1995)
Adam Trotman ... third assistant director (6 episodes, 1995)
Amin Hassan ... second assistant director (3 episodes, 1995)
Monica Heath ... first assistant director (3 episodes, 1995)
Marcus Prince ... first assistant director (3 episodes, 1995)
Melanie Panario ... second assistant director (2 episodes, 1995)
Richard Hindson ... second assistant director (1 episode, 1995)
Max Keene ... first assistant director (unknown episodes)

Series Art Department 

Ann Denning ... properties (6 episodes, 1995)
Colin Bayliss ... properties (1 episode, 1995)

Series Sound Department 

Dave Baumber ... dubbing mixer (6 episodes, 1995)
Richard Reynolds ... sound recordist (6 episodes, 1995)
Trudy Ashmore ... dubbing editor (3 episodes, 1995)
Nicola Evans ... dubbing editor (3 episodes, 1995)
David Mason ... dubbing mixer (1 episode, 1995)
Liam Ryan ... boom operator (1 episode, 1995)
Mark Heslop ... dubbing editor (unknown episodes)

Series Visual Effects by 

Tom Harris ... visual effects designer (3 episodes, 1995)
Robert Thomas ... visual effects designer (3 episodes, 1995)

Series Stunts 

Nick Powell ... stunt arranger (6 episodes, 1995)
Tom Delmar ... stunt double (unknown episodes)
Peter Pedrero ... stunts (unknown episodes)
Andreas Petrides ... stunts (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department 

Derek McCulloch ... lighting gaffer (6 episodes, 1995)
Ray Gallard ... focus puller (1 episode, 1995)
Peter Howard ... clapper loader (1 episode, 1995)
Ian McAnulty ... grip (1 episode, 1995)
Paul Jarvis ... electrician (unknown episodes)
John Ward ... Steadicam operator (unknown episodes)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department 

Paul Thompson ... costume assistant (3 episodes, 1997)
Anne Rudd ... costume assistant (1 episode, 1995)

Series Location Management 

Nigel P. Harris ... location manager (8 episodes, 1995)
Ian Barber ... location manager (6 episodes, 1995)
David Lardner ... location manager (6 episodes, 1995)

Series Music Department 

Paul Golding ... music scoring engineer (8 episodes, 1995-1997)

Series Script and Continuity Department 

Clare Elliott ... script editor (4 episodes, 1995)
May Gibson ... script editor (2 episodes, 1995)
Andrew Clifford ... script editor (unknown episodes)
Sue Smith ... continuity (unknown episodes)

Series Transportation Department 

Dean Ward ... driver captain (unknown episodes)

Series Additional Crew 

Jane Barton ... production assistant (6 episodes, 1995)
Linda Sherwood-Page ... titles (6 episodes, 1995)
Helen Chetwynd ... production secretary (2 episodes, 1995)
Philip Fenerty ... police consultant (3 episodes, 1995)
Maria Hurley ... accounts assistant (2 episodes, 1995)
Sue Bennett ... production assistant (1 episode, 1995)

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