New Tricks stars Dennis Waterman as Gerry Standing, Amanda Redman as Sandra Pullman, and Alun Armstrong as Brian Lane, leading the unsolved crime unit.
Main cast
- Gerry StandingDennis Waterman1–12Main
- Sandra PullmanAmanda Redman1–8Main
- Brian LaneAlun Armstrong1–12Main
- Jack HalfordJames Bolam1–12Main
Supporting cast
- Steve McAndrewDenis Lawson9–12Supp
- Sasha MillerTamzin Outhwaite9–12Supp
- Dan GriffinNicholas Lyndhurst10–12Supp
- Esther LaneSusan Jameson1–12Supp
Guest & voice
- DCI Colin DevereuxMark Benton1–12Guest
- DCI John MarrRichard Hope1–12Guest
- Megan RileyLara Rossi11–12Guest
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About this cast
New Tricks is a long-running BBC crime drama about the Unsolved Crime Unit (UCOS), a team of retired police officers brought back to solve cold cases. The show ran for 12 series from 2003 to 2015, with a core cast including Dennis Waterman, Amanda Redman, and Alun Armstrong.
FAQs
Who plays Gerry Standing in New Tricks?
Dennis Waterman plays Gerry Standing, a former Met detective with a roguish charm.
Who plays Sandra Pullman in New Tricks?
Amanda Redman plays Sandra Pullman, the boss of the Unsolved Crime Unit, from series 1 to 8.
Who plays Brian Lane in New Tricks?
Alun Armstrong plays Brian Lane, a brilliant but obsessive former detective.
Who plays Jack Halford in New Tricks?
James Bolam plays Jack Halford, a retired detective and the moral compass of the team.
Why did Amanda Redman leave New Tricks?
Amanda Redman left after series 8 to pursue other projects, and her character Sandra Pullman was written out.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026