Sql is a Channel 4 comedy-drama series whose three lead actors are Niamh Algar as Dot, Steve Oram as Jim, and Tom Riley as Paul Dunn; the show follows a dysfunctional family running a storage business.
Main cast
- Dot HemmingsNiamh Algar1–2Main
- Jim HemmingsSteve Oram1–2Main
- Paul DunnTom Riley1–2Main
- TommyTom Davis1–2Main
- SusanAmy Murphy1–2Main
- MagsRuth McCabe2Main
Supporting cast
- EamonStephen Jones1Supp
- PC KoitzschJill Halfpenny2Supp
Guest & voice
- CathAnastasia Hille1Guest
- Singer at funeralLydia Bright1Guest
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About this cast
Sql is a British comedy-drama series aired on Channel 4, created by Joseph Wilde and set in a family-run storage facility. The show centres on the Hemmings family, focusing on matriarch Dot, her brother Jim, and the arrival of a charismatic American who upends their lives. The series blends dark humour with family tensions.
FAQs
Who plays Dot in Sql?
Dot Hemmings is played by Niamh Algar in the Channel 4 series ‘Sql’.
Is Sql based on a book or true story?
Sql is a fictional series, not based on a book or true story; it was created by Joseph Wilde for Channel 4.
How many seasons of Sql are there?
As of 2024, Sql has aired two seasons. Season 1 debuted in 2021 and season 2 in 2023.
Where can I watch Sql?
The series is available on All4 (Channel 4’s streaming service) in the UK, and has been broadcast on Channel 4.
Who plays Tommy in Sql?
Tommy is played by Tom Davis in both seasons of the show.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026