Suranne Jones and Lesley Sharp star as DCs Rachel Bailey and Janet Scott, with Amelia Bullmore as DCI Gill Murray, in the ITV crime drama Scott and Bailey.
Main cast
- DC Rachel BaileySuranne Jones1–5Main
- DC Janet ScottLesley Sharp1–5Main
- DCI Gill MurrayAmelia Bullmore1–5Main
Supporting cast
- DI Andy RoperBen Batt3–5Supp
- DS Chris ‘Socks’ SavageTony Mooney1–5Supp
- DC Pete ReadyoughNicholas Gleaves1–5Supp
- DC Lee WaddingtonDavid Prosho1–5Supp
- DC Kevin LumbDelroy Brown1–5Supp
- DCC Julie DodsonPippa Haywood1–5Supp
- Adrian ScottSean Maguire1–2Supp
Guest & voice
- Helen BaileySally Lindsay1Guest
- DS Ali GillKatherine Kelly5Guest
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About this cast
Scott and Bailey is a British crime drama that aired on ITV from 2011 to 2016, following the personal and professional lives of two female detectives in Manchester’s Major Incident Team. The series stars Suranne Jones as the impulsive DC Rachel Bailey and Lesley Sharp as the more experienced DC Janet Scott, with Amelia Bullmore as their boss DCI Gill Murray.
FAQs
Who plays DC Rachel Bailey in Scott and Bailey?
Suranne Jones plays DC Rachel Bailey.
Who plays DC Janet Scott in Scott and Bailey?
Lesley Sharp plays DC Janet Scott.
Who plays DCI Gill Murray in Scott and Bailey?
Amelia Bullmore plays DCI Gill Murray.
How many seasons of Scott and Bailey are there?
There are five seasons, airing from 2011 to 2016.
Is Scott and Bailey based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional drama, though it was inspired by the experiences of real-life detective Diane Taylor, who served as a consultant.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026