Daisy Haggard stars as Miri Matteson, alongside Geraldine James as her mother Caroline and Richard Durden as her father Oscar, in the BBC dark comedy ‘Back to Life‘.
Main cast
- Miri MattesonDaisy Haggard1–2Main
- Caroline MattesonGeraldine James1–2Main
- Oscar MattesonRichard Durden1–2Main
- Billy WatersAdeel Akhtar1–2Main
- MandyChristine Bottomley1–2Main
Supporting cast
- LaraJo Martin1–2Supp
- NathanJamie Michie1–2Supp
- JaniceLydia Fox1–2Supp
- PC KarenSusan Lynch1–2Supp
Guest & voice
- DomIain De Caestecker1Guest
- AbiCarrie Cohen1Guest
- Young MiriEden H. Davies1Guest
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About this cast
Back to Life is a British dark comedy-drama series created by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solon. It follows Miri Matteson, a woman released from prison after 18 years, as she attempts to rebuild her life in her coastal hometown, confronting the past and the community’s lingering suspicion.
FAQs
Who plays Miri Matteson in Back to Life?
Daisy Haggard plays Miri Matteson, the lead character.
Is Back to Life based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional story created by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solon.
How many seasons of Back to Life are there?
There are two seasons, aired in 2019 and 2021.
Where was Back to Life filmed?
The series was filmed in and around Hythe, Kent, and other locations in the South East of England.
Who plays Billy in Back to Life?
Adeel Akhtar plays Billy Waters, Miri’s love interest.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026