The Years and Years cast returns tonight for another episode, which starts at 9pm on BBC One. Emma Thompson, Russell Tovey and Anne Reid are among the Years and Years cast members. Rory Kinnear, Jessica Hynes and Ruth Madeley also star in Years and Years.
Vivienne Rook - Emma Thompson
Vivienne Rook is a straight-talking businesswoman-turned-politician, described by Emma Thompson as: “An independent politician who speaks her mind and becomes incredibly popular because she’s very forthright.”
As well as being the first person ever to win both writing and acting Oscars, Emma Thompson has starred in projects like Nanny McPhee, Love Actually and Howard’s End.
Stephen Lyons - Rory Kinnear
Rory Kinnear describes his character as: “The eldest brother of the four Lyons siblings - their mum has died and their father left them when they were quite young.”
Although best known for his stage work, Rory Kinnear has starred in the Daniel Craig James Bond films as well as Penny Dreadful and The Imitation Game.
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Emma Thompson leads the Years and Years cast (Image: BBC)
Celeste Bisme-Lyons - T’Nia Miller
Stephen’s wife is Celeste, with whom he has children named Bethany (played by Lydia West) and Ruby (Jade Alleyne).
She is portrayed by T’Nia Miller of Witless and Marcella, who
