Katherine Kelly plays Dr. Rose Vaughan, Molly Windsor plays Leah Dale, and Tom Goodman-Hill plays Michael Vaughan in the four-part ITV thriller Cheat.
Main cast
- Dr. Rose VaughanKatherine Kelly1Main
- Leah DaleMolly Windsor1Main
- Michael VaughanTom Goodman-Hill1Main
Supporting cast
- PC Stacey DoolanRakie Ayola1Supp
- FolaAdelaide Ekpo1Supp
- Professor Alan BassPeter Davison1Supp
- DI TravisNicholas Gecks1Supp
- Ben VaughanSamuel Clifford1Supp
- NicoleGeorgia Henshaw1Supp
- Rose’s MotherMarcia Warren1Supp
Guest & voice
- Professor McGovernDavid Hounslow1Guest
- Young RoseLily Newmark1Guest
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About this cast
Cheat is a 2019 British psychological thriller series from ITV. The plot follows a university professor, Dr. Rose Vaughan, whose life begins to unravel after she accuses a student, Leah Dale, of cheating on an exam. The series stars Katherine Kelly as Rose, Molly Windsor as Leah, and Tom Goodman-Hill as Rose’s husband Michael.
FAQs
Who plays Dr. Rose Vaughan in Cheat?
Katherine Kelly plays Dr. Rose Vaughan in the 2019 ITV series Cheat.
Who plays Leah Dale in Cheat?
Molly Windsor plays Leah Dale, the student accused of cheating, in Cheat.
How many episodes are there in Cheat?
Cheat is a four-part series, with each episode running approximately 45 minutes.
Is Cheat based on a true story?
No, Cheat is a fictional psychological thriller written by Gaby Hull and directed by Louise Hooper.
Where was Cheat filmed?
Cheat was filmed primarily in and around Manchester, England.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026