Suranne Jones stars as Anne Lister, with Sophie Rundle as Ann Walker and Gemma Whelan as Marian Lister in Gentleman Jack.
Main cast
- Anne ListerSuranne Jones1–2Main
- Ann WalkerSophie Rundle1–2Main
- Marian ListerGemma Whelan1–2Main
- Thomas SowdenJoe Armstrong1–2Main
- Aunt Anne ListerStephanie Cole1–2Main
- Captain SutherlandPeter Davison1–2Main
Supporting cast
- John BoothTom Lewis1–2Supp
- Samuel WashingtonShaun Dooley1–2Supp
- Eliza PriestleyAmelia Bullmore1–2Supp
- Jeremy ListerTimothy West1–2Supp
- Mrs. RawsonSylvia Syms1–2Supp
Guest & voice
- Mariana LawtonLydia Leonard1–2Guest
- Christopher RawsonVincent Franklin1–2Guest
- James HoltGeorge Costigan1Guest
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About this cast
Gentleman Jack is a BBC One/HBO historical drama based on the real-life diaries of Anne Lister, a 19th-century Yorkshire landowner and lesbian. Suranne Jones leads the cast as the charismatic and determined Anne Lister, with Sophie Rundle playing her eventual wife Ann Walker and Gemma Whelan as her sister Marian Lister.
FAQs
Who plays Anne Lister in Gentleman Jack?
Suranne Jones plays Anne Lister in Gentleman Jack.
Is Gentleman Jack based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the real diaries of Anne Lister, a 19th-century Yorkshire landowner and lesbian, which were written in code and later deciphered.
How many seasons of Gentleman Jack are there?
There are two seasons, aired from 2019 to 2022.
Who plays Ann Walker in Gentleman Jack?
Sophie Rundle plays Ann Walker, Anne Lister’s eventual wife.
Where can I watch Gentleman Jack?
In the UK it aired on BBC One and is available on BBC iPlayer; in the US it aired on HBO and is available on HBO Max.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026