Crime thriller, The Holiday, gripped fans when it first aired earlier this year on Channel 5. But now, thanks to the programme landing on Netflix, a brand new audience is tuning in for the first time. And it's clear the four-part drama is proving popular with audiences as it's landed a spot in the top 10 trending shows.
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The cast boasts a list of familiar faces, including Jill Halfpenny, who plays policewoman Kate who embarks on a holiday in the Mediterranean which ends in murder. Read on to find out who else is in the cast.
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Who is in the cast of The Holiday?
Jill Halfpenny
Former Coronation Street star and 2004 Strictly winner Jill Halfpenny will be playing the role of policewoman Kate, who has escaped her day job for a break in the Mediterranean sun with her family and friends.
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© Photo: Channel 5Jill Halfpenny plays policewoman Kate
Owen McDonnell
Owen McDonnell, who viewers may recognise as Eve's husband Niko Polastri in the BBC's Killing Eve, also appears in the drama. He stars alongside Jill as her on-screen husband, Sean.
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© Photo: Channel 5Killing Eve's Owen McDonnell plays Sean
Lara McDonnell
Lara McDonnell, who has appeared in films such as Artemis Fowl and Kenneth Branagh's award-winning Belfast, plays Kate and Sean's teenage daughter, Lucy.
© Photo: Channel 5Lara McDonnell features in Kenneth Branagh's Belfast
Aidan McCann
Aidan McCann plays Kate and Sean's son Daniel. Viewers may recognise the young actor from his stint on Britain's Got Talent in 2020. The young actor entered the competition as a magician and made it all the way to the final but unfortunately didn't win.
© Photo: Channel 5Did you spot Aidan on Britain's Got Talent in 2020?
Liv Mjönes
Liv Mjönes, who appeared in 2019 horror film Midsommar, plays Jenny, one of Kate's university friends who joins her on holiday along with her husband and dysfunctional son, Jake.
© Photo: Channel 5Liv Mjönes plays one of Kate's university friends, Jenny
Aidan McArdle
Aidan McArdle, who viewers may recognise as Roger Hollis in the BBC drama, The Trial of Christine Keeler, plays Jenny's husband, Alistair.
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© Photo: Channel 5Aidan McArdle appeared in BBC drama The Trial of Christine Keeler
Shaun O’Callaghan Wade
Newcomer Shaun O’Callaghan Wade plays Jenny and Alistair's unusual son Jake.
© Photo: Channel 5Newcomer Shaun O’Callaghan Wade plays Jake
Siobhan Hewlett
Siobhan Hewlett plays another of Kate's university friends, Rowan, who brings her husband and daughter on the holiday to Malta. The actress has appeared in dramas such as The Syndicate, Parade's End and McDonald & Dodds.
© Photo: Channel 5Siobhan Hewlett plays Rowan in the series
Andrew Macklin
Andrew Macklin, who has previously made appearances in Doctor Who and Mr Selfridge, plays Rowan's husband Russ.
© Photo: Channel 5Andrew Macklin has previously appeared in Doctor Who and Mr Selfridge
Molly McCann
Molly McCann plays Rowan and Russ' daughter Odette. The actress has previously appeared in the 2020 film Herself as well as an episode of John Simm drama, Cold Courage.
© Photo: Channel 5Molly McCann plays Rowan and Russ' daughter Odette
Cat Simmons
Cat Simmons, who is best-known for playing DC Kezia Walker in The Bill as well as Emma in Ordinary Lies, appears as Kate's singleton friend Izzy in the new series.
© Photo: Channel 5Cat Simmons starred in The Bill
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