Richard Wilson
— Bill Webster
Emily Mortimer
— Emma
Stephen Moyer
— Olly
Andy Hamilton
— Editor
Jeff Rawle
— Derek
Clive Russell
— Arthur
James Fleet
— Prime Minister
Prunella Scales
— Shirley
Martin Clunes
— Minister of Defence
Mark Benton
— Antler Man
Rob Brydon
— Cornish Policeman
Peter Sullivan
— Dr. Glanville
Rosemary Martin
— Janie
Patricia Hayes
— Ethel
Brian Bovell
— Tim
Jimmy Gardner
— Dad
Lisa Palfrey
— Dr. Amy Clarke
Briony Glassco
— Director