Inspector George Gently - "Peace and Love" - 8:00 pm Monday, January 12 on WETA UK HDTV

Martin Shaw (Actor) .. George Gently

Born: January 21, 1945
Birthplace: Birmingham

Trivia: British lead actor, onscreen from the '70s.

Lee Ingleby (Actor)

Born: January 28, 1976
Birthplace: Burnley, Lancashire, England

Trivia: Known for his film, TV and stage work. Went to the same high school as John Simm (though Simm is several years older) and played his father in the final episode of Life on Mars. Appeared in London's West End as Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream in 2001. Wrote and starred in short film Cracks In The Ceiling in 2002. Known for his role as Detective Sergeant John Bacchus, later promoted to Inspector, in the BBC drama Inspector George Gently. In 2016, played the role of Paul Hughes, the father of an autistic son, Joe, in the BBC drama The A Word. Voiced the part of Phillip De Nicholay, Sheriff of Nottingham in Hood: Noble Secrets in 2013 on BBC Radio 4.

Warren Clarke (Actor)

Born: April 26, 1947
Died: November 12, 2014
Birthplace: Oldham, Lancashire, England

Trivia: Left school at the age of 15 and started working for the Manchester Evening News newspaper. Changed his name to Warren in the 1960s because his girlfriend at the time had a crush on actor Warren Beatty. Developed his love for the performing arts while in his teens. A frequent visitor to the cinema for Saturday mornings and matineé screenings, he was actively encouraged by his parents to follow his chosen vocation. Began working in amateur dramatics and performed at Huddersfield Repertory Theatre before becoming a full-time actor. Played Huckleberry Finn in a 1965 Liverpool Playhouse production of Tom Sawyer. Played two separate characters in Coronation Street. The last scene he ever filmed was his character Charles Poldark's death in Poldark, two weeks before his own death in November 2014. Was a keen golfer and supporter of Manchester City. An actor of great presence and considerable versatility who lent his weight to a succession of diverse leading and supporting roles in comedy and drama.

Sarah Lancashire (Actor)

Born: October 10, 1964
Birthplace: Oldham, Lancashire, England

Trivia: In 1981, began to suffer from clinical depression. From 1986, due to a scarcity of acting roles, supported herself financially by working as a drama teacher at Salford University for five years. Made her West End debut in 1990 in Blood Brothers. Daughter of television scriptwriter, Geoffrey Lancashire, who notably worked on ITV soap Coronation Street; she joined the show in 1991 as popular recurring character, Raquel Watts. Signed an exclusive deal with ITV, worth £1.3 million; making her Britain's highest-paid actress. In 1993, experienced a nervous breakdown, confiding only in her family, and did not take time off work until her mother forced her to seek medical help. Has stated that remaining single for five years, attending therapy sessions and taking antidepressants helped her overcome her illness. Played Adelaide in Guys and Dolls in the West End in 2005. As actress and director, is known for Happy Valley (2014). Was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to Drama.

MyAnna Buring (Actor)

Born: September 22, 1979
Birthplace: Sweden

Trivia: Is named after the Moomin character My. Grew up in the Middle East. Became known as MyAnna at school in the Middle East when they joined her first and middle name. Moved to England at the age of 16. Is fluent in Swedish. Is associate-director of the MahWaff Theatre Company. Won a Fringe Report Award for Best Actor in a Political Drama in 2005.

Emun Elliott (Actor)

Born: January 01, 1983
Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland

Trivia: Father is Iranian; mother is Scottish. Brought up in Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland. Dropped out of university in order to pursue acting. Was awarded the gold medal for being best in his year when graduating from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Appeared in the National Theatre of Scotland's original production of Black Watch in 2006. Named as One to Watch by Screen International in 2009. Named as The Scotsman's Most Eligible Male in 2010.

Simon Hubbard (Actor) .. PC Taylor

Kerrie Hayes (Actor) .. Elizabeth Higgs

Born: November 15, 1986
Birthplace: Anfield, Liverpool, England

Trivia: Has two older sisters and two younger sisters. Credits her elder sister for her career in acting since she was inspired to sign up for drama classes after her sibling got into acting when the pair were at school in 1995. Was selected for the Trailblazer showcase, an annual initiative at the 2009 Edinburgh International Film Festival highlighting new talent. Was nominated in 2014 for Best Leading Actress for her role in The Mill.

Tim Dann (Actor) .. Pathologist

Francis Magee (Actor) .. Chief Constable Lilley

Born: June 26, 1959

James Atherton (Actor) .. David Swift

Gary Amers (Actor) .. Seagull Barman

Harry Hepple (Actor) .. Student

Inspector George Gently: Peace and Love

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Today on WETA UK HDTV (26.2)

Peace and Love

Season 3, Episode 2