Shmuley
Shmuley (short for Shmuel) is in his 50’s. He is an Orthodox Jewish rabbi and a widower.
Played by Edward Halsted.
Rivka
Rivka, 21, is Shmuley’s daughter, an only child and a nursery school teacher.
Played by Emily Holt.
David
David, 23, is an optician and Rivka’s fiance.
Played by David Hartley.
Malka
Malka is Rivka’s maternal grandmother. Born in Whitechapel, she is the daughter of Russian immigrants.
Played by Amanda Boxer.
Leela
Leela (short for Leelavathi) is 21 and is Rivka’s best friend. She is a medical students and a Hindu born in India who emigrated to England with her family when she was five.
Played by Mona Goodwin.
Patrick
Patrick, 25, is Leela’s boyfriend. He is a ‘tree sitter,’ involved in a protest against the destruction of a wood.
Played by Gethin Anthony.