When you look up a cast list or character guide on Castradar.uk, you’re relying on information we have assembled with care. This page explains exactly how we gather, verify and update those credits, so you can trust what you read and know what to do if something needs correcting.
How do we compile cast lists and character guides?
We build every cast list and character guide from official production credits, broadcaster press packs, studio media materials and direct verification with publicists. Our editorial team cross-references these primary sources to ensure each name and role is accurate.
For major films and television series, we start with the end credits of the work itself, supplemented by official online databases such as the BBC Programme Catalogue, ITV Press Centre, Netflix Media Center and the British Film Institute’s collections. We also consult reputable industry databases like IMDb and Wikipedia, but those are never the sole source – we treat them as starting points that must be confirmed elsewhere. When a credit appears only in a trailer or a press release, we note that in the guide.
What are our primary sources for credits?
Our primary sources are the closing credits of the film or episode, official production documents issued by studios and broadcasters, and direct communication with publicists or talent representatives. These are the gold standard for any cast and character guide.
We also monitor trades such as Screen International, Broadcast, The Stage and Deadline, as well as industry announcements from BAFTA and the Royal Television Society. For streaming-exclusive content, we use the platform’s own press assets and metadata. When a credit appears in a press pack but not in the closing credits, we flag that distinction in the guide. Our Sources & Standards page details every type of source we use and how we rank them.
How do we handle uncredited roles, guest appearances and voice actors?
Uncredited roles and voice work are treated with particular care. We only list uncredited appearances when the actor or the production team has confirmed the role publicly, or when the performance is clearly identifiable and widely reported in reliable sources.
For guest appearances – for example, a one-episode character in a long-running ITV drama – we verify against the actual episode’s credits or the broadcaster’s episode guide. Voice actors in animation or dubbing are listed using the same process, with a special note if the credit is drawn from a vocal booth recording sheet rather than the on-screen credits. Where a voice role is unconfirmed, we do not publish it. Our fact-checking team, led by Patrick Nolan, double-checks every marginal case. See our fact‑checking policy for more detail.
What happens when credits change after release?
Credits can shift for many reasons – recasting, reshoots, contractual corrections, or late additions to a streaming version. We monitor these changes through updated press releases, broadcaster updates, and direct alerts from production companies.
When a credit changes, we update the guide and add a brief note explaining the revision and the date it was made. If the original credit contained an error, we also log that in our internal corrections record. Subscribers to our newsletter receive a monthly summary of notable credit updates. For ongoing series, we revisit each episode guide after the series concludes to catch any late corrections. You can read the full process in our corrections policy.
How this works in practice
Let’s take a concrete example. When the BBC broadcast series Sherwood in 2022, we compiled the cast list from the BBC’s press pack, the end credits of the first episode, and a confirmation from the production company House Productions. A minor supporting character, played by an actor credited only as “Miner” in the end titles, was later identified in a Radio Times interview. We updated the guide the day after the interview appeared, adding the actor’s name with a note explaining the source. That is the kind of careful, step-by-step process we apply to every title.
Who operates Castradar.uk?
Castradar.uk is published by Europa Point Publishing Ltd., a private company limited by shares registered in Gibraltar (company number 130118). Our registered office is Office 2.5, ICC, Casemates Square, Gibraltar GX11 1AA. The site is funded through display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships and sponsored content, but those relationships never influence what we publish or how we verify credits. Full details are in our ownership & funding statement.
In short
You can rely on Castradar.uk cast and credit guides because we start from official sources, challenge every assumption, and update promptly when new information emerges. If you spot something that looks wrong, email hello@castradar.uk and we will investigate immediately.