Greg Davies stars as Paul ‘Wicky’ Wickstead in The Cleaner, a BAFTA-winning BBC comedy about a crime-scene cleaner. Supporting cast includes Zita Sattar as his boss and Helena Bonham Carter as an early guest star.
Main cast
- Paul ‘Wicky’ WicksteadGreg Davies1–3Main
- RuthZita Sattar1–3Main
- TerryHelena Bonham Carter1 (episode 1)Main
Supporting cast
- SheilaLorraine Ashbourne1Supp
- MickeyRicky Gervais2Supp
- JonahDavid Mitchell2Supp
- EileenHarriet Walter3Supp
- GaryGreg Davies1Supp
Guest & voice
- The FatherDavid Bradley1Guest
- BrendaJulia Davis2Guest
- BrianTom Hollander3Guest
- PatriciaDaisy May Cooper2Guest
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About this cast
The Cleaner is a BBC One comedy series created by and starring Greg Davies. It follows Paul ‘Wicky’ Wickstead, a long-suffering crime-scene cleaner who encounters bizarre and eccentric characters in the houses he cleans. The show is an adaptation of the German series Der Tatortreiniger and premiered in 2021.
FAQs
Who plays Paul Wickstead in The Cleaner?
Greg Davies plays the lead role of Paul ‘Wicky’ Wickstead in The Cleaner.
What is The Cleaner about?
The Cleaner is a BBC comedy series about a crime-scene cleaner who encounters odd and often morbid situations while cleaning up after deaths.
How many seasons of The Cleaner are there?
The Cleaner has aired three seasons on BBC One as of 2024.
Is The Cleaner based on a true story?
No, The Cleaner is not based on a true story; it is adapted from the German comedy series Der Tatortreiniger.
Who are some guest stars in The Cleaner?
Notable guest stars include Helena Bonham Carter, David Mitchell, Ricky Gervais, and Tom Hollander.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026