Juliet Stevenson
Juliet is the narrator of the series. She has appeared regularly on stage, screen and TV and won a Laurence Olivier award for Death And The Maiden.Read Juliet's biography.
Martin Freeman
Part of the successful group of actors who appeared in The Office, Martin has now transferred to films taking the lead part in The Hitchhiker's guide to the Galaxy.
Robert Powell
A leading actor since the early 1970s, Robert will always be remembered for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in Zefferelli's award winning Jesus of Nazareth.
Anna Massey
Anna was the narrator of the original This Sceptred Isle and has a distinguished career in the theatre and TV, including a BAFTA/RTS award for Hotel du Lac.
Mark Heap
Actor and comic, Mark has appeared in a number of major productions including, BBC TV's Casanova and the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Rob Brydon
Famous for his comic acting talents, Rob has recently presented the spoof show The Keith Barrett Show and also the much acclaimed Marion and Geoff.
