The Wives - Who is in the cast of the Channel 5 drama?
Set against the stunning backdrop of Malta, this family drama turns out to be a real thriller… or so they think.
Keep reading to find out all the details about the cast of The Wives.
Meet The Wives Cast: Who Plays Who?
Here is the key cast for The Wives, set to debut on Channel 5 on September 16th.
Keep reading to discover more about the cast and the characters.
Jo Joyner Stars As Beth Morgan
Jo Joyner stars in The Wives on Channel 5.
Who is Beth Morgan? She is married to Frankie and feels particularly unsettled by the arrival of Jade, who closely resembles her good friend Annabelle. As a result, Beth takes it upon herself to dig deeper, determined to uncover the truth behind the situation.
Who is Jo Joyner? Jo Joyner is an actress from Essex who rose to fame in 2006 after joining the cast of EastEnders as Tanya Branning. Before that, she was known for her lead role in the BBC series No Angels.
Joyner was a regular cast member on EastEnders until 2013, making a comeback in 2015 and again from 2017 to 2018. In 2017, she joined the main cast of Ackley Bridge. Her other notable work includes roles in Netflix's Stay Close, Riptide, For Her Sins, and Peacock.
Tamzin Outhwaite Takes On Sylvia Morgan Role
Tamzin Outhwaite stars in The Wives, now airing on Channel 5.
Who is Sylvia Morgan? Recently, she went through a divorce from Tom, the third brother in the Morgan family. However, that hasn’t kept her away from her in-laws, particularly the other wives. Now embracing the single life, she quickly discovers that the local scene is rather captivating.
Who is Tamzin Outhwaite? Tamzin Outhwaite is a renowned actress from the UK, famous for her role as Mel Owen on the soap opera EastEnders. She first appeared in the show in 1998 and remained for four years, before making a comeback from 2018 to 2019. In addition to her work on EastEnders, she has played significant roles in various other series such as Red Cap, The Fixer, New Tricks, Ridley Road, and The Tower.
Angela Griffin Stars As Natasha Morgan
Angela Griffin stars in The Wives on Channel 5.
Who is Natasha Morgan? Natasha seems to be very happily married to Sean, and they are increasingly enjoying their time in Malta together. They also have a teenage daughter named Alice. Yet, beneath the surface, there’s a hidden secret that they’re keeping from their family.
Who is Angela Griffin? Angela Griffin became well-known for her role as Fiona Middleton on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, where she starred from 1992 until 1998, with a brief comeback in 2019. She later became a familiar face on Holby City as Jasmine Hopkins and took on a prominent role in the BBC drama Cutting It from 2002 to 2005.
Since then, she has appeared in various projects such as Mount Pleasant, Lewis, Ordinary Lies, Harlots, and White Lines. At the moment, she is playing the role of Kim Campbell in Waterloo Road.
Christine Bottomley Takes On Annabelle Morgan Role
Christine Bottomley plays the role of Rachel Crossley in the second season of Sherwood. BBC/House Productions, Vishal Sharma.
Who is Annabelle Morgan? Annabelle becomes the focus of a family tragedy when she seemingly falls to her death from a cliff during a vacation in Malta. Official investigations determined that her death was a tragic accident, but her body was never found.
Who is Christine Bottomley? Christine Bottomley is an actress from Manchester. She first appeared on television in a 2001 episode of EastEnders.
Since that time, she has been cast in significant roles in shows like The End Of The F***ing World, Back to Life, The Nest, and Domina. Additionally, she's made guest appearances in episodes of Torchwood, Heartbeat, Midsomer Murders, Vera, and New Tricks.
Jamie Bamber Stars As Charlie Morgan
Jamie Bamber stars in The Wives on Channel 5.
Who is Charlie Morgan? He is Annabelle’s widower, Sean and Frankie’s sibling, and the father of his daughter, Sky. His arrival with his new girlfriend, Jade, at the family getaway in Malta causes a stir. However, as the story unfolds, he starts to show a more troubling side—though it raises the question of whether it's genuinely malicious.
Who is Jamie Bamber? Jamie Bamber is an actor from London, widely recognized for playing Lee 'Apollo' Adama in Battlestar Galactica. He has also appeared in various other productions, including Band of Brothers, Law and Order UK, Beyond Paradise, Strike Back, and Innocent.
Katie Clarkson-Hill Stars As Jade
Katie Clarkson-Hill stars in The Wives on Channel 5.
Who is Jade? Charlie's new partner is a yoga teacher who looks quite a bit like a younger version of Annabelle, even donning some of her outfits. It doesn't take long for her to clash with the wives in the family when they come together for a vacation, just a year after Annabelle passed away.
Who is Katie Clarkson-Hill? Katie Clarkson-Hill is a British actress who made her big break in 2016 with a leading role in the American drama series Guilt. She also featured in the second season of the BBC show Trust Me. Her other work includes appearances in Hanna and The Couple Next Door.
Ben Willbond Stars As Frankie Morgan
Ben Willbond stars in The Wives on Channel 5.
Who is Frankie Morgan? Frankie is Beth's husband and a dedicated brother to Sean and Charlie.
Who is Ben Willbond? Ben Willbond is a British actor known for both dramatic and comedic roles. He is most famously recognized for portraying The Captain in the BBC sitcom Ghosts. His additional work includes appearances in Horrible Histories, Bridget Jones’s Baby, A Kind of Spark, There She Goes, and Inside No. 9.
Jonathan Forbes Stars As Sean Morgan
Jonathan Forbes appears in "The Wives" on Channel 5.
Who is Sean Morgan? He is Natasha’s husband and Alice’s father, carrying a burdensome secret that he struggles to discuss with his brothers, Frankie and Charlie.
Who is Jonathan Forbes? He is an Irish actor who received his training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. His work includes roles in productions such as Titanic: Blood and Steel, Black Mirror: The National Anthem, Catastrophe, and Fearless.
Louis Boyer Stars As Luca Vella
Who is Luca Vella? Luca is a charming entrepreneur in the area, known for his good looks – but is his personality as appealing as his appearance?
Who is Louis Boyer? Louis Boyer is an actor who underwent training at RADA and Italia Conti drama schools. He landed his first significant role in the acclaimed series The Witcher in 2019. Since then, he has been featured in programs like Grace, Netflix's Shadow and Bone, and Wreck.
Ajay Chhabra Portrays Vinay Taneja
Who is Vinay Taneja? Vinay is a consular officer caught up in a family conflict. However, is there something deeper to his character than what appears on the surface?
Who is Ajay Chhabra? Ajay Chhabra is a British actor of Indo-Fijian descent, recognized for his role as Anil in the CBBC series The Basil Brush Show. He has also appeared in other productions, such as Tom and Jerry: The Movie, This England, Rough Diamonds, and Phoenix Rise.
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The Wives premieres on Channel 5 and My5 on Monday, September 16th, at 9 PM.
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