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Gavin and Stacey actor among stars of new ITV drama Flesh and Blood

ITV's latest crime drama, Flesh and Blood, has hit our screens.

The four-part series, filmed on the Sussex Coast, follows a modern family as it spirals towards a tragedy.

It puts the spotlight on three children as they struggle with their mother's new partner following the death of their dad.

Flesh and Blood's cast is full of famous faces, including Russell Tovey, who played Budgie in Gavin and Stacey, and actor Vincent Regan, known for 300 and Troy.

Harry Potter star Imelda Staunton plays the nosey neighbour, alongside 74-year-old Francesca Annis who stars as Vivien.

Here's details on the all-star cast, including where you've seen them before.

Russell Tovey - Jake

Russell has one of the lead roles as Vivien's son.

ITV viewers will recognise the Essex-born actor from Gavin and Stacey, where he played Budgie, the popular BBC drama Years and Years, Being Human and Him & Her.

He has also made appearances in the Night Manager and Sherlock.

Claudie Blakley - Helen

Helen is Jake's older sister and has a high-profile job.

She is played by Claudie who is best-known for her role as Louise in ITV's Manhunt.

Claudie has also appeared in Grantchester, New Tricks and the film Pride and Prejudice.

Cast of ITV drama Flesh and Blood includes Gavin and Stacey star (ITV)

Lydia Leonard -Natalie

Natalie is the third and youngest of the siblings, as well as the most accepting of her mother's new relationship out of the children.

Lydia most recently appeared in the film Last Christmas alongside Emilia Clark.

Fans may also recognise her from Gentleman Jack.

Francesca Annis - Vivien

The 74-year-old actress plays Jake, Helen and Natalie's mother, Vivien, and has 50 years of television under her belt.

She has starred in Reckless, 1998, Wives and Daughters, 1999, and Deceit, 2000.

Francesca also won a Bafta in 1979 for best actress in ITV's serial Lillie.

Stephen Rea - Mark

Stephen plays Mark, Vivien's new partner, but her children are suspicious of him.

Fans will recognise Stephen from The Stranger, which recently featured on Netflix, but he's probably most famous for taking on the lead role in the film The Crying Game.

Stephen was nominated for an Academy Award for his work in the 1992 movie.

Imelda Staunton - Mary

Nosey neighbour Mary is played by Imedla Staunton, who appears to be at the centre of the show.

She is best known for her role in Harry Potter, where she played Dolores Umbridge, and popular series Downtown Abbey.

Vincent Regan - Tony

Tony is having a long-affair with Vivien's youngest daughter, Natalie.

Actor Vincent is best known for his roles in Hollywood films such as 300, Snow White and Troy.

He has also featured in BBC One's Poldark

Other cast members include Sharon Stone, who plays Stella and employs Jake as her personal trainer, as well as the mother of Jake's children Leila, played by Lara Rossi.

Meanwhile Keir Charles plays George, Helen's husband.

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