Martin Freeman plays Paul Worsley, Daisy Haggard plays Ally Worsley, and Alun Armstrong plays Jim Worsley in Breeders.
Main cast
- Paul WorsleyMartin Freeman1–3Main
- Ally WorsleyDaisy Haggard1–3Main
Supporting cast
- Jim WorsleyAlun Armstrong1–3Supp
- Mike WorsleyPaul Brooke1Supp
- Maya WorsleyEve Prenelle1–3Supp
- Luke WorsleyOscar Kennedy1–3Supp
- Ava WorsleyJude Wright1–3Supp
- Carl WorsleyMichael McKean1Supp
- Leah WorsleyLucy Montgomery1–3Supp
- GrahamSimon Greenall1–3Supp
- DonnaJoanna Bacon1–3Supp
Guest & voice
- AlfiePatrick McNamee1Guest
- Dr. LinfordNicholas Burns1Guest
- VickyEmma Pierson1Guest
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About this cast
Breeders is a British comedy-drama that follows the chaotic, exhausting, and loving life of parents Paul and Ally Worsley as they navigate raising their two children while dealing with work, sleep deprivation, and their own parents. The series stars Martin Freeman as the stressed-out father Paul and Daisy Haggard as his equally tired wife Ally.
FAQs
Who plays Paul Worsley in Breeders?
Martin Freeman plays the lead role of Paul Worsley, a struggling but devoted father.
What network is Breeders on?
Breeders originally aired on Sky One in the UK and was also broadcast on FX in the US.
How many seasons of Breeders are there?
There are three series (seasons) of Breeders, which aired between 2020 and 2022.
Is Breeders based on a true story?
No, Breeders is not directly based on a true story, but its creator Chris Addison and star Martin Freeman have said it draws on their own parenting experiences.
Who plays Ally Worsley in Breeders?
Daisy Haggard plays Ally Worsley, Paul’s wife and co-parent, who is equally sleep-deprived and stressed.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026