Two Weeks in August on BBC One: Ensemble cast of White Lotus-esque drama include real life husband and wife
Two Weeks in August transports us to Greece...
Two Weeks in August follows a group of university friends who go on a Mediterranean break, but the “idyllic trip” soon turns into a nightmare – and, if the plot doesn’t tempt you, the ensemble cast will.
The BBC One eight-parter, which has been compared to The White Lotus, stars famous faces from top dramas such as Line of Duty, Bergerac, Baby Reindeer, and Fleabag.
The series transports us to sunnier climes, where Zoe and her family go on holiday to a remote Greek island to reconnect with a group of old friends. Relentlessly optimistic, she dreams of “rediscovering joy in her life”.
But her husband Dan’s depression and dark secret threatens to ruin everything… And, on the first night, a hedonistic party sets off a chain of events that will change them all forever… But are bigger forces at play?
So who plays who in the cast of Two Weeks in August on BBC One? Here’s everything you need to know.
Two Weeks in August cast: Jessica Raine stars as Zoe
Herefordshire-born Jessica Raine stars as teacher Zoe in the cast of Two Weeks in August. She is forever apologising for things that aren’t her fault, and looks fit to combust when she first arrives in Greece… And things get worse!
Actress Jessica, 44, made her name playing Nurse Jennifer Lee in Call the Midwife between 2012 and 2014. She went on to appear in several different period dramas, including Jane Rochford in Wolf Hall, Annie Quaintain in Jericho, and Tuppence Beresford in Partners in Crime.
Fortitude fans might remember that she played Jules Sutter in the eerie drama, and her onscreen husband was Nicholas Pinnock. The pair are reunited, although not as spouses, in Two Weeks in August.
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Of course, Line of Duty aficionados will know that Jessica appeared in one fateful episode of series 2 in 2014. She played DC Georgia Trotman, and it was her first role since leaving Call the Midwife. However, her character came to a shocking end, when a masked man (revealed to be a bent copper) pushed her from a fifth floor window.
More recently, she’s known for her roles in Baptiste, Becoming Elizabeth, and The Devil’s Hour. She’s been in tonnes of films too, including Carmilla, Benjamin, An Adventure in Space and Time, The Woman in Black, and the 2010 Russell Crowe version of Robin Hood.
Jessica Raine’s real life husband Tom Goodman-Hill appear together
Actress Jessica actually appears alongside her real-life husband Tom Goodman-Hill in the cast of Two Weeks in August. The pair have been married since 2015, after dating for five years. The couple have a seven-year-old child together, born in February 2019.
Tom Goodman-Hill was previously married to Kerry Bradley for 20 years, with whom he has two children.
Jessica and Tom first met while appearing in the 2010 production of the National Theatre’s Earthquakes in London. But this is their first time together on TV. To read more about Tom’s TV and film roles, scroll below.
Damien Molony portrays Dan
Irish actor Damien Molony, 42, stars as Zoe’s husband Dan in the cast of Two Weeks in August. He is probably most famous for playing Jim Bergerac in the ongoing reboot of the old detective drama.
He came to fame playing Hal in Being Human, opposite Rivals actor Aidan Turner. He went on to play DC Albert Flight in Ripper Street, Danny Dempsey in Clean Break, and Anthony in Crashing.
Between 2014 and 2016, the actor DS Jack Weston in Suspects, before going on to portray Jon in GameFame. In 2020, he joined the cast of The Split as Tyler, a seemingly nice bloke who was actually a serial adulterer and con artist who broke Nina’s heart.
Other notable roles include Callum McGowan in Safe Harbor, Stephen Rea in Say Nothing, and Dylan in Brassic.
Damien Molony recently played Father Luke Ryan in Unforgotten series 6. Father Luke Ryan liked to put his holy parts where they shouldn’t be.
Leila Farzad plays Nat
London-born Leila Farzad, 44, portrays gossipy Nat in the cast of Two Weeks in August. Her character is single, and she plans to spend the holiday with her gay bestie Jacob – but he has other ideas…
Actress Leila is perhaps best known for playing long-suffering agent Naomi Jones in I Hate Suzie, a role she played between 2020 and 2022. In 2023, she won the leading role of Lou Slack in the rather good crime drama Better. However, the show was somewhat overshadowed by her rumoured relationship with co-star Andrew Buchan, who subsequently split from his wife Amy Nuttall.
Scandal aside, Leila has also appeared in The Fear Index, Avenue 5, The Decameron, and Kaos. Most recently, she played Marnie in How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, and Perfect Nicolette in the 2025 film Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.
A single mum, Leila has also voiced Mummy Cat and Mummy Pony in Peppa Pig!
Hugh Skinner is Jacob in the cast of Two Weeks in August
London-born Hugh Skinner, 41, portrays Jacob, who invites his boyfriend on the holiday – without okaying it with his old uni pals.
Hugh is largely known for his comedic roles, including thick-as-mince Will Humphries in W1A and the sequel Twenty Twenty Six, and Harry in Fleabag.
Other notable roles include Prince Radovid in The Witcher, (Prince) Wills in The Windsors, and Sir George Howard in Harlots. Poldark fans will remember him as Unwin Trevaunance, a role he portrayed in 2016.
He’s also appeared in the films Partygate, Wicked Little Letters, The Invitation, Falling for Figaro, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!, Les Misérables, and Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi.
Music fans might know that he appeared as a suited man in the video to Radiohead’s 2021 single If You Say the Word.
Antonia Thomas stars as Jess
London-born Antonia Thomas, 39, stars as ‘children’s clothes designer’ Jess who has the depth of a postage stamp. She is Solomon’s second wife, and barely parents their children aside from the odd order to the French nanny.
Antonia made her name playing Alisha Daniels in the comedy superhero series Misfits between 2009 and 2011, opposite Lauren Socha, and Robert Sheehan. In fact, she won the role just one day after leaving Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
She went on to play Evie in Lovesick between 2014 and 2018, Maia in Suspect, and Lisa in Still Up. From 2017 to 2024, Antonia starred as Dr Claire Browne in The Good Doctor which concluded after seven seasons.
She’s appeared in multiple films, including Sunshine on Leith, Bagman, Anacoreta, Rearview, Spike Island, and Survivor.
Like her co-star Hugh Skinner, Antonia has appeared in a music video. This time Coldplay’s 2012 Charlie Brown, and the Stereophonics’ C’est La Vie. Antonia also narrated the Teletubbies revival from 2015 to 2018.
Tom Goodman-Hill plays James
James and Flick are “locals”. As in they are rather pompous Brits who visited Greece for a holiday, and “never left”. They subsequently throw a party, in which things come to a head for the group of university friends.
Newcastle-born Tom Goodman-Hill plays James in the cast of Two Weeks in August – alongside his real-life wife Jessica Raines!
Tom is perhaps most famous for playing PC in Ideal, Phillip in Spy, and Joe Hawkins in Humans. However, Mr Selfridge fans will know him best for his role of Mr Grove, a role he played between 2013 and 2016. In 2024, he portrayed the heinous character of Darrien in Baby Reindeer. Darrien, based on an unnamed person, was a powerful and manipulative television writer. He groomed, drugged, and repeatedly raped the leading character of Donny Dunn. It was a very dark role for the usually comic actor Tom.
Other notable roles include Max in Border Cafe, Ray in The Office, Richard in Never Better, and Tim in Dead Boss. More recently, Tom played Gerard in Down Cemetery Road, and the naval officer who ‘rescues’ the stranded boys in Lord of the Flies.
Dolly Wells is Flick
London-born Dolly Wells, 54, portrays James’ wife, the equally unbearable Flick. The comedy actress and writer is perhaps best known for co-writing and appearing in the Sky Living series Doll & Em between 2014 and 2015 with Emily Mortimer.
She’s been on our screens for 30 years, appearing in comedies and sketch shows including Star Stories, Campus, Spy (with onscreen husband Tom Goodman-Hill), Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy, Some Girls, and Bunt Talk.
More recently, Dolly played Margaret in The Outlaws, Janice in Inside Man opposite Rivals star David Tennant, and Eliza Bean in The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin.
Between 2023 and 2025, Dolly starred as Joy in the now cancelled Sex and the City sequel And Just Like That…
Bridget Jones fans will know Dolly as Woney, a role she has portrayed in three films of the franchise. She also played a therapist in the sexy Nicole Kidman film Babygirl.
Nicholas Pinnock portrays Solomon
London-born actor Nicholas Pinnock, 52, plays actor Solomon in the cast of Two Weeks in August on BBC One. Nicholas actually started his career as a teenage child actor, appearing in TV series such as Middle English, Emu’s Wide World, and EastEnders. In 1995, he starred as Jerome Cairns in Grange Hill before appearing in The Bill, and Footballers’ Wives.
In 2011, he portrayed Leon in Top Boy, one of the few decent (uncriminal) characters. Three years later, in 2015, Nicholas won the role of Frank Sutter in the Arctic Circle drama Fortitude.
He went on to play Jason Backland in Marcella, Ian Shaw in Counterpart, Aaron Wallace in For Life, and John Ellis in Django. More recently, Nicholas portrayed Deuce Williams, and Truman Dawes in Long Bright River.
Nicholas has been in tonnes of films too, including Hedda, Heavyweight, Here, The Assessment, Black Dog, and The Book of Clarence – where he played Jesus!
Who else appears in the cast of Two Weeks in August on BBC One?
Young actress Maria Almeida stars as Solomon’s daughter Avery. She’s best known for her roles in The Buccaneers, Fifteen-Love, and Tell Me Everything. She’s also appeared in the films The Strays, and Pretty Red Dress.
Dylan Brady is Jacob’s boyfriend Will. He made his name as Ed in Get Even, before appearing in The A List, the sequel Ralph & Katie, The Diplomat, Tell Me Everything, and Andor. He is most famous for playing Danny Tomlinson in Coronation Street between 2020 and 2021.
Joe Dixon portrays Henry. He’s known for The Manageress, Little Napoleons, Criminal Justice, 32 Brinkburn Street, Atlantis, and A.D. The Bible Continues.
Dual-nationality British and French actress Florence Banks plays the rather blunt Lea. She’s best known for playing Adele in the film Savoring Paris.
French actor Khalil Gharbia stars as Jon. He’s previously appeared in Skam France, The 7 Lives of Lea, and Towards Zero.
Greek actress Penelope Markopoulou stars as Vasiliki. She’s known for her roles in Silent Road, and Dad, I Love You!
Full cast list for Two Weeks in August:
Jessica Raine stars as Zoe.
Leila Farzad plays Nat.
Damien Molony portrays Dan.
Hugh Skinner is Jacob.
Antonia Thomas stars as Jess.
Tom Goodman-Hill plays James.
Dolly Wells is Flick.
Nicholas Pinnock portrays Solomon.
Maria Almeida stars as Avery.
Dylan Brady is Will.
Joe Dixon portrays Henry.
Florence Banks plays Lea.
Khalil Gharbia stars as Jon.
Penelope Markopoulou stars as Vasiliki.
The Greatest Show Never Made’s Jane Marshall plays Atropos.
Greek actor Takis Sakellariou – star of I paralia – portrays Dinis.
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