Summer of Rockets is the latest drama from acclaimed writer-director Stephen Poliakoff, which starts tonight (Wednesday, May 22) at 9pm on BBC Two. Toby Stephens leads the Summer of Rockets cast, which also includes Keeley Hawes and Timothy Spall. Linus Roache, Gary Beadle and Lily Sacofsky also star in the BBC series. Related articles Summer of Rockets BBC air date: When does it start? How many episodes? Summer of Rockets BBC location: Where is it filmed? Where's it set? Who is in the cast of Summer of Rockets? Samuel Petrukhin - Toby Stephens Samuel Petrukhin is, according to a BBC synopsis of Summer of Rockets: “A 40-something Russian Jewish émigré, inventor and designer of bespoke hearing aids [who] is approached by MI5 to demonstrate his work.” He is played by Toby Stephens, star of Die Another Day, Netflix’s version of Lost in Space and Black Sails. Richard Shaw - Linus Roache Richard Shaw is an MP who Samuel is tasked with obtaining information from after the two become friends. Linus Roach plays him after previously appearing in Homeland, Vikings and Law & Order. Toby Stephens leads the cast of Summer of Rockets (Image: BBC) Kathleen Shaw - Keeley Hawes Richard’s wife is Kathleen, who Samuel's employers also want him to gather dirt on. Kathleen is portrayed by Keeley Hawes, a three-time BAFTA nominee and star of Bodyguard, Line of Duty and The Durrells. Lord Arthur Wallington - Timothy Spall Lord Arthur Wallington is a powerful man who Richard and Kathleen introduce to Samuel. Timothy Spall portrays Lord Arthur after roles in Mr Turner, the Harry Potter franchise and Hatton Garden, which is also currently airing on TV. Related articles Keeley Hawes in big-budget BBC drama opposite ex-Bond villain Summer of Rockets BBC air date, cast, trailer, plot: When will it air? Keeley Hawes is also in the cast of Summer of Rockets (Image: BBC) Hannah Petrukhin - Lily Sacofsky Hannah Petrukhin is Samuel’s daughter, with Lily Sacofsky cast as the character. Sacofsky has also appeared in 2017 series Bancroft, which is her only on-screen role to date. Miriam Petrukhin - Lucy Cohu Samuel’s wife in Summer of Rockets, meanwhile, is Miriam (played by Lucy Cohu). Cohu is best known for playing the wife of TV detective Maigret (Rowan Atkinson) in the series of the same name as well as starring in Ripper Street, Broadchurch and Torchwood. Timothy Spall also stars in Summer of Rockets (Image: BBC) Courtney Johnson - Gary Beadle Courtney is Samuel’s right-hand man, friend and business associate. Gary Beadle plays Courtney Johnson in Summer of Rockets and also stars in Grantchester, Eastenders and The Comic Strip Presents series of films. Other actors in the cast of Summer of Rockets include Mark Bonnar as Field, Ronald Pickup as Walter and Rose Ayling-Ellis as Esther. The show also has a star behind the camera in Stephen Poliakoff, the acclaimed writer behind The Lost Prince, Perfect Strangers and Close to the Enemy Summer of Rockets starts tonight at 9pm on BBC Two.All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility