Widows (1983-1985) Cast Then and Now

First broadcast on ITV between 1983 and 1985, Widows quickly became one of the most iconic British crime dramas of the decade. Written by Lynda La Plante, the groundbreaking series told the story of a group of women forced to take control of their own destinies after their criminal husbands were killed during a failed robbery. Gritty, daring, and far ahead of its time, Widows set the stage for La Plante’s later classics such as Prime Suspect.

This video looks back at the cast of Widows then and now, revealing what happened to the stars of the series after their time on the show. From leading roles to memorable guest appearances, we revisit the actors who brought this powerful drama to life.

If you enjoyed Widows or are a fan of 1980s British television, crime dramas, and Lynda La Plante’s work, this retrospective is for you.

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⭐ Cast of Widows (1983–1985)
• Ann Mitchell – Dolly Rawlins
• Fiona Hendley – Shirley Miller
• Kate Williams – Audrey Withey
• Maurice O’Connell – Harry Rawlins
• David Calder – D.I. George Resnick
• Maureen O’Farrell – Linda Perelli
• Paul Jesson – D.S. Alec Fuller
• Peter Lovstrom – Greg Withey
• Debby Bishop – Bella O’Reilly
• Stephen Yardley – Vic Morgan
• Eva Mottley – Bella O’Reilly
• Andrew Kazamia – Micky Tesco
• Jeffrey Chiswick – Arnie Fisher
• Stanley Meadows – Eddie Rawlins
• Terence Harvey – Chief Insp. Saunders
• Carol Gillies – Alice
• Catherine Neilson – Trudie Nunn
• George Costigan – Charlie
• Dudley Sutton – Boxer Davis
• Christopher Ellison – Tony Fisher
• Pavel Douglas – D.C. Reynolds
• Alan Downer – Colin Soal
• Irene Marot – Gloria
• Damien Thomas – José Camarena
• Peter Jonfield – Jimmy Glazier
• Jim Carter – D.I. Frinton
• Ann Michelle – Jackie Rawlins
• Winston Crooke – Harvey Rintle
• Patrick Durkin – Kevin White
• Joseph Long – Chef
• Ann Davies – Mildred Soal
• Suzette Llewellyn – Carla
• Geoffrey Hutchings – Willy Daily
• Ross Davidson – Photographer
• Eryl Maynard – Young Policewoman

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